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If you are interested in joining us on an event, please email us at president@yepcus.org
The calendar below reflects our upcoming and planned events, click the “Add to Google Calendar” button at the bottom to add this to your calendar for notifications about upcoming events!
YEPC At American High
Riya Toro, the Vice President of YEPC, introduced the organization to the American High School PTSA Board and Association. Mrs. Sharma from the PTSA Board was intrigued by Riya’s presentation and has shown interest in encouraging AHS students to get involved with YEPC and become more prepared for emergencies. They have happily extended their support to YEPC students’ outreach endeavours by inviting them to attend their monthly Zoom meetings as well
YEPC At Mission San Jose High
At the Community Presentation organized at MSJHS on Mar 26th ’25, student representatives from YEPC discussed the organization’s mission and upcoming initiatives for the year. Fremont Fire Department Volunteers delivered a presentation on emergency preparedness and community safety. The event concluded with a Q&A session where students and parents engaged in dialogue with the presenters, emphasizing the importance of being prepared in light of recent natural disasters in the region. They also introduced the Mission San Jose High Chapter at this event, along with the new Leads.
YEPC At Washington High
On March 20th, 2025, the Youth Emergency Preparedness Council held a presentation at Washington High School. Our YEPC Dist. Representatives also introduced the YEPC WHS Chapter to the audience and how they could be part of it. The event focused on disaster preparedness, leadership, and community involvement. Students learned practical safety tips and how to take action during emergencies. YEPC members also shared ways to join the organization and get involved in volunteer opportunities. Attendees connected with peers who are passionate about making a difference. The evening emphasized that youth play a vital role in building safer communities. They also introduced the Washington High Chapter at this event along with the Lead
Earth Day Fair Booth
The YEPC set up its own booth at the Earth Day Fair in Fremont! On April 23rd, at the Downtown Fremont Event Center, our booth talked about how climate change is affecting the frequency of natural disasters, and how to be prepared. Various other organizations talked about environmental awareness, specifically about recycling, energy saving, sustainability programs, and more. Our team members even had a chance to talk to mayor Lily Mei!
Fire Safety Training
On March 26th, the YEPC held its first ever Fire Safety Training in collaboration with the Red Cross and Fremont Fire Department. Students across FUSD learned how to prepare for a fire, what to do when a fire hits, and how to use fire safety equipment.
Unfortunately, the Fremont Fire officers were called out for a real emergency during the event. However, in its own ironic way, it contributed to our message. Our organization is all about being prepared for an emergency at any moment. We will be working with Fremont Fire to bring a fire extinguisher training soon, so keep on the lookout for that!
CPR Training
The YEPC hosted a CPR training on November 13th! Participants from across Fremont met at Mission San Jose High School to be trained under the guidance of Lifeline Safety Training. Attendees had hands-on training with CPR dummies, AED’s, choking maneuvers, and more.
A big thank you to Ms. Rhonda Burrow, who brought all the required materials, including CPR dummies, certification cards, and more! Also, a big thanks to everyone who attended the event – you all made this possible!
FUSD School Reopening Video
As we transition back to an in-person school setting, the Fremont Unified School District has been working hard to ensure all students and faculty will be safe on campus.
To learn more about these precautionary measures and what in-person school will look like, check out the official FUSD School Reopening video at vimeo.com/529175710.
YEPC has been working with FUSD for the past month to plan, film, and edit this video, and we hope this will be a first step to a successful return to school. Thank you Fremont Unified School District for this opportunity!
YEPC COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar
On January 13th, YEPC hosted a free webinar about the COVID-19 vaccine. Healthcare professionals from Washington Hospital and UCLA covered the local rollout of immunization, potential side effects, and the science behind the vaccine.
Guest Speakers:
• Dr. Omai Garner, UCLA Associate Clinical Professor
• CDR Matthew Johns, Regional Health Administrator of US Department of Health and Human Services
• Lauren Baranco, Alameda County Department of Public Health
• Lisa Erickson, Alameda County Department of Public Health
• Dr. Dianne Martin, Washington Hospital Infectious Diseases Specialist
• Lina Huang, Washington Hospital Pharmacist
Thank you to everyone who attended our COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar! We would also like to extend a special thank you to all the guest speakers who made this event possible.
In case you were unable to attend live, you can watch the full recording of the webinar here: www.tinyurl.com/YEPCvaccinelive
We’ve also put together a summary of all the information discussed here: www.tinyurl.com/YEPCvaccinesummary
COVID-19 PPE SUPPORT
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase rapidly throughout the Bay Area, essential workers have still been hard at work to support the community. To give back, the Youth Emergency Preparedness Council partnered with Washington Hospital to distribute PPE to seven Fremont and Union City high schools, as well as Al-Misbaah, a local non-profit that runs a community food shelter. Thank you Washington Hospital for this opportunity!
Total PPE donated:
• 8000 pairs of gloves
• 800 N-95 masks
• 800 face shields
• 350 surgical masks
• 350 bottles of hand sanitizer
• Additional disinfecting wipes, goggles, and respirators
YEPC Distance Learning Webinar
To help students prepare for online education, the Youth Emergency Preparedness Council (YEPC) organized a free webinar about distance learning. District officials, FUSD teachers, and Stanford Online High School education experts addressed our community’s questions and concerns as we transitioned into the new learning environment. Through a presentation and panel format, we discussed strategies, tips, and resources that students can use in the upcoming school year!
Thank you to all our guest speakers who made this event possible!
• FUSD Director of Secondary Education Zack Larsen
• Stanford Online High School Leadership Instructor Janet Keating
• Stanford Online High School Science Instructor Jim Doherty
• Director of Online Learning at Davidson Academy Stacy Hawthorne
• Linguistics Professor at University of Washington Emily Bender
• Founder of the RealTalk Project and Teacher Amreen Karmali
• Washington Hospital Psychiatrist Seema Sehgal, M.D.
• English teacher at KHS Jennifer Teguia
• Spanish teacher at WHS Juliana Danner Vera
• English teacher at AHS Ryan Howard
• English teacher at IHS Nicole Marsella-Jensen
• Chemistry teacher at MSJ Sai Kumar
YEPC COVID-19 FUNDRAISER
The Youth Emergency Preparedness Council and their participants have been collecting money over the past month to assist the incoming surge of COVID-19 patients over the past month. YEPC participants have raised over $5,000 and all of the money we raise will go to Washington Hospital to purchase additional hospital beds for COVID-19 patients! We would like to thank all our donors for their generous donations that will provide additional support to local healthcare workers!
Although the COVID-19 Fundraiser is over, the YEPC’s purpose is not. We will continue to have events to prepare our youth for emergency situations and to help those around us. For more information regarding the YEPC, feel free to check out our website (https://www.yepc.net), our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/YEPCfremont/), our Instagram account (@yepcfremont), and our LinkedIn page (www.linkedin.com/company/yepc/). Feel free to email us addressing any questions, comments, or concerns!
Active Shooter Training
On March 7th, 2020 at Mission San Jose High School attendees from across FUSD learned how to respond to Active Shooter/Intruder situations under the guidance of the Fremont Police Department. In addition to lectures and simulations, the attendees were able to get a tour of the Bearcat and view police drones! After a day-long training, attendees received certification of completion and a plethora of knowledge if ever put in a similar situation.
Trauma Kit Distribution Event
The YEPC is working with FUSD to distribute trauma kits at every FUSD school.
Today, YEPC members and Mission San Jose High School (MSJHS) students and staff created over 300 trauma kits for all schools in the Mission San Jose (MSJ) area. This includes Chadbourne Elementary, Gomes Elementary, Mission San Jose Elementary, and Mission Valley Elementary, Hopkins Junior High, and MSJHS.
The distribution at MSJHS today was the pilot for this project. The other high schools in Fremont will have a similar distribution day where they create kits for their own area. Be on the lookout for more updates regarding this!
Trauma Kit Distribution – Irvington
YEPC members and Irvington High School (IHS) students and staff created trauma kits for all schools in the Irvington area, which include the feeder schools to Irvington. Irvington is the second high school—following Mission San Jose—to hold make and distribute trauma kits. However, continue keeping an eye out, as there will be similar events in additional areas in the future!
TEEN CERT – Day 3
The third and final day of Teen CERT 2019 was a success! Yesterday, the participants from varying high schools in Fremont met for the concluding session of their CERT training. After learning about the proper usage of tourniquets, cribbing, and reviewing the techniques they have learned over the past sessions, the members were able to perform mini search and rescue drills! The tasks in the search and rescues tested the skills the participants gained throughout the training. Following this hands on portion of the day, the participants received certificates certifying their successful experience! These events were made possible by the several instructors from the Fremont Police Department and Fremont Fire Station. A big thanks to Alex Schubek and Andy Swartzell!
TEEN CERT – Day 2
Today was Day 2 of Teen CERT! The participants met at Mission San Jose High School to continue their training under the guidance of Fremont’s Emergency Services Manager Alex Schubek and Fire Division Chief Diane Hendry. Today, the students learned about emergency go-bags, CERT procedures for fires, the organization of CERT members during an emergency, psychological and physiological effects of a disaster, conducting a triage, and treating injuries in emergencies. The last day of Teen CERT will be December 15.
TEEN CERT – DAY 1
Today was Day 1 of Teen CERT! Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a national training program designed for teens who would like to volunteer to help out during a local disaster.
Thirty students from all five high schools in Fremont gathered at Mission San Jose High School to start this 20-hour intensive course. They learned how to create emergency preparedness kits, communicate during a disaster, extinguish small fires, shut off water and gas lines, and use radios in an emergency.
– Day 2 of Teen CERT will be December 14. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
CPR/First Aid Training and Stanford Stop the Bleed training
YEPC had its first event of the year on August 25th at Washington Hospital. Attendees participated in CPR/First Aid training and Stanford Stop the Bleed training. The event featured guest speakers Diane Henry, Fremont Fire Division Chief, and Tarek Elamine, Community Preparedness Officer for FEMA Region IX. In total, 35 students from all across the Fremont Unified School District attended.
