Partner Bruce Brusavich was appointed as the Deputy District Coordinator of the Disaster District Program in Palos Verdes Estates (PVE), where he is responsible for coordinating disaster relief and search and rescue efforts for the PVE area, as well as the main contact for police and fire departments. Such programs like Neighborhood Watch and PVE Cares, a senior dependent adult program, allow citizens to feel confident in their ability to be prepared in the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake.

The program provides training for residents of the community to be self-certified in developing and implementing a preparedness plan and gathering supplies, such as food, water, and tools. The whole community benefits when each household in the area takes a proactive approach to disaster preparedness.