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@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialThe collaborative exercise involved about 50 Public Works staffers from across all divisions. The more we train, the better prepared we are to serve the people of San Francisco when they need us most.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialPublic Works' primary jobs in a citywide earthquake response include clearing roads, inspecting structures and supporting search-and-rescue operations, as well as acquiring resources to shore up damaged infrastructure and deploying staff to the field to do the work.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialSince 2011, the City has hosted an annual Fleet Week Exercise Series to bring together local, regional, state, federal, DoD and private-sector partners to strengthen emergency response coordination and relationships. Each year, the exercise series focuses on a different set of response capabilities.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialToday's scenario: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake that occurred on the Hayward Fault near San Leandro, causing major damage to infrastructure and widespread debris within the Islais Creek area of San Francisco.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialSponsoring City departments included @sf-emergency.sf.gov, @sfdbi.bsky.social, the Office of Resilience and Capital Planning, the San Francisco Fire Department and Public Works.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialThe 3-hour operations-based functional exercise allowed participants to practice real-time, multi-agency coordination around route recovery, damage assessment, situational awareness and resource requesting using a simulated earthquake scenario.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialEarlier today, more than 40 organizations – from City departments to regional, state, federal, Department of Defense, private sector and non-governmental partners – held a joint exercise to sharpen our collective emergency response skills and be ready for when the next big earthquake strikes.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialWe had a sizzling Neighborhood Beautification Day today, greening and cleaning the Richmond District. We had 81 community volunteers, including 16 students from Sutro Elementary — working alongside our urban forestry, graffiti abatement and community engagement teams. #LoveOurCity
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialCongratulations, Valkyries! You make San Francisco — and the entire Bay Area — proud. On to the semi-finals. We’ll be there cheering you on. Loud!
@sfpublicworks.bsky.social🗣 Our newsletter is out:
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🐉 Dragon’s delicate deinstallation
🚧 Tunnel vision looks at bigger picture
🫶 Love Our Neighborhoods: A bridge to success
🪣 Bucketsful of dedication build community
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialToday, we were in Hayes Valley talking to our crews about keeping the neighborhood in great shape. Public Works targets a different district every week with a deep clean.
Look good. Smell good. Feel good.
Learn more here: sfpublicworks.org/services/cle...
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialToday we were on the Sunset Boulevard greenway to talk about the upcoming recycled water irrigation project that’s in the works to save millions of gallons of potable water a year, while also ensuring the landscaped corridor on the City’s west side continues to thrive. More info: bit.ly/4e6w7d4
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialThis work will continue through the end of the month. Visit our webpage for more information: sfpublicworks.org/FolsomSOMA
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialEarlier this week, crews were busy installing new landscape shrubbery along the medians as part of the Folsom Streetscape Project, which aims to improve traffic safety and livability along the corridor. The team is planting lavender and a variety of yucca.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialOur crews gave the sidewalks in the vicinity of 16th and Capp streets a good scrubbing today as part of our daily street cleaning operation in the Mission District.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialLast week, crews worked on new concrete sidewalks and accessible curb ramps at Mission Street near Duboce Avenue. These upgrades – part of the 13th Street Safety Improvement Project – will help create a safer, smoother and more accessible path for everyone.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialInterested in more archival photos and a history deep dive?
Check out our comprehensive and fun timeline, detailing Public Works' 125-year history (best viewed on desktop/laptop): www.sfpublicworkstv.org/125years
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialHappy #FlashbackFriday!!
Taking care of trees is second nature for us. The work has been part of Public Works' portfolio for a long time.
Here Arborist Technician Matthew Saxton removes a hazardous tree from the landscaped traffic island in the 200 block of Vasquez Avenue on May 11, 1987.
@sfpublicworks.bsky.social“Their work makes a visible difference in the day-to-day experience of the Castro,” Mandelman said. Congrats to the crew members Nylddy Cruz, William Hatfield, Olieng Panyanouvong and LaTanya Williams!
@sfpublicworks.bsky.socialThis week, Board of Supervisors President Mandelman presented special commendations to four of our block sweepers assigned to the Castro, saying their work sweeping the sidewalks, removing graffiti and weeding tree basins helps keep the iconic neighborhood clean, welcoming and safe for everyone.
