Get To Know Us
Mission
Our mission is to help the communities of El Dorado County's Western Slope become better prepared while providing aid during the response and recovery stages of a disaster or declared emergency.
To provide outreach and recovery for individuals who are most in need from natural and man-made disasters within the West Slope communities of El Dorado County.
Vision
Meeting the immediate and long-term needs of the community and individuals impacted by natural and man-made disasters within the West Slope of El Dorado County.
Purpose
This Holiday Season Give them the Gift of...
...Travel, Adventures, Experiences, and Preparedness! West Slope Foundation is excited to announce our Holiday Online Auction. This is a perfect opportunity to give your loved ones a gift with lasting impacts, while helping us raise funds to support our community based Preparedness, Response and Recovery programs.
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Also, check out our Unique Holiday Gift Giving Idea, a Preparedness Bundle! Don't know what to get that one person that is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for..? Give them the gift of preparedness and help them start their journey to becoming better prepared for a disaster or emergency. The Disaster Preparedness Bundles could save your loved ones life some day.
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Make some amazing memories with loved ones or friends, and a difference by participating in our online auctions!
Program Focus
Disaster Preparedness Workshops
Summer Disaster Preparedness Workshops are now full.
Reserve your spot now for the Fall Sessions, sign-up today!
Motivating people to prepare for disasters is challenging. That is why WSF has worked really hard to develop a Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop with a new approach that is practical, simple, productive and at the same time fun. At the end, we want you to breathe a sigh of relief, knowing your household is better prepared if a disaster were to threaten our community again.
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You will receive for FREE:
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Easy to use checklists
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Information signs
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Forms to make the evacuation and recovery process less stressful
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A basic 2 person, 72-hour Go Bag,
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Emergency cards,
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And, so much more that will get you one step closer to being prepared!
Fun, beneficial, thought provoking and interactive activities are scheduled, and individuals who have lived through disasters, and experts in the field of disaster management, will share their relatable experiences. The workshop will go by quickly and you will leave feeling empowered to continue taking the steps to be better prepared for a disasters.
Help WSF and Get Prepared
If you can't attend one of the West Slope Foundation Workshops but still want to be prepared, we have a couple of Disaster Preparedness Bundles available. These bundles not only help ensure your household is ready for emergencies, but also support our mission to assist the community before, during, and after a disaster.
By donating to WSF you will receive one of the below bundles, and you'll be taking proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones while also contributing to our efforts to strengthen community resilience. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Preparedness Bundles
Bundle Items
Go Bag: two-person, 72-hours worth of food and water, survival flashlight, 4-in-1 radio, 12-hour emergency glow stick, body warmers, emergency blankets, ponchos, emergency tube tent with rope, compass, work gloves, safety goggles, hygiene kit, small first aid kit, plus much more.
First Aid Kit: 234 piece that includes care for cuts, stings, bites, sprains, burns, and more.
Disaster Preparedness Plan: everything you need to put together a plan for your household.
West Slope Foundation Shirt and Hat
I’m Ready Bundle
$300 (value $475)
Go Bag
First Aid Kit
Disaster Preparedness Plan
West Slope Foundation Shirt and Hat
Almost Everything Bundle
$250 (value $475)
Go Bag
First Aid Kit
Disaster Preparedness Plan
The Basic Bundle
$175 (value $350)
Go Bag
Disaster Preparedness Plan
Get You Started Bundle
$85 (value $125)
First Aid Kit
Disaster Preparedness Plan
First Step Bundle
$50 (value $75)
Disaster Preparedness Plan