San Francisco Extreme Weather Resilience Program

About

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management’s Extreme Weather Resilience Program. Below is an overview of this program, its benefits and the type of equipment that is available for acquisition after being approved for participation in the program. If you have any questions, please contact us at DEM-SFWR@sfgov.org.

Summary
The San Francisco Extreme Weather Resilience Program aims to strengthen citywide resilience by establishing a network of culturally competent community-serving organizations that are equipped to maintain service for the community during times of extreme weather.

Background
Wildfires and extreme heat events in California have increased significantly over the past several years, causing negative impacts to vulnerable populations in San Francisco. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (SFDEM) has gained access to regional and state funding to purchase and deploy air filters, air conditioners, solar charging stations and gas-powered generators to community-serving organizations so they can protect the health and well-being of clients, staff, and guests during severe weather events.

Important Program Activity Dates

The initial application period is now closed. Accepted organizations will be contacted directly for next steps in September 2023.

Program Benefits

Streamlined access to weatherization equipment at no cost*
Increased connectivity to the City’s emergency response operations during extreme weather and other emergencies impacting San Francisco

NOTE: Participating agencies are eligible to receive equipment at no cost based on the terms and conditions of the program; however, costs related to operation, maintenance and replacement parts are the participating agency’s responsibility.

Equipment Details

SFDEM has secured access to several types of portable air purifiers and conditioners for deployment to participating agencies. Available types of equipment include:

Medify Air (purifier) - unboxing & installation video
- Will be sent directly to your site via Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
- Covers 2,090 square feet
- 28.3”H x 15.7”W x 15.4”D, 33.5 lb
- On wheels
- Removes 99.9% of particles down to 0.1 microns
- Lifetime Warranty (if Medify filters are used at the recommended cadence)
- True HEPA Filters; filter life – 4 to 5 months
- Comes with 5 years of replacement filters
- Weight/dimensions: 33.5 lbs, 28.3"H x 15.7”W x 15.4”D
- Wattage: 120W
- Airflow: 950 m³/h (559 CFM - Cubic Feet per Minute)
- Noise level: maximum 44.6 dBA
- Filter life: 4-5 months or 3,000 hours (depending on air quality and usage)
Smarter HEPA (purifier) - overview video
- Will be sent directly to your site via Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
- Covers 4,500 square feet
- 48.4”H x 22.6”W x 13 ”D, 69 lb
- On wheels
- Removes 99.97% of 0.3 Microns as well as .07 micron sized particles
- 1 year warranty (if operated in accordance with instructions and no evidence of tampering, mishandling, accidental damage, or modifications/unauthorized repairs)
- True HEPA Filters; filter life – 2 to 3 years
- Comes with 5 years of replacement filters
- Weight/dimensions: 69 lb, 48.4" x 22.6" x 13"
- Wattage: 140W
- Airflow: 1200 CFM
- Noise level: maximum 43 dBA
- Filter life: 2-3 years (depending on air quality and usage)
LG (conditioner) - installation video
- Must be picked up at Pier 33 (contact DEM-SFWR@sfgov.org to coordinate pickup)
- Covers 450-500 square feet
- Needs access to window
- Built in wifi control
- On caster wheels
- Multiple fan speeds
- Auto swing air vents
- LCD remote controls
- 1 year warranty
- Weight/dimensions: 70.99 lb, 19.41" x 30.43" x 18.11"
- 10,000 BTU
- Wattage: 1,370W
- Voltage: 115V
- Dehumidifier pints/hour: 6.8
- Refrigerant: R32
Friedrich (conditioner) - installation video
- Must be picked up at Pier 33 (contact DEM-SFWR@sfgov.org to coordinate pickup)
- Covers 450-500 square feet
- Needs access to window
- Built in wifi control
- On caster wheels
- Multiple fan speeds
- Auto swing air vents
- LCD remote controls
- 1 year warranty
- Weight/dimensions: 64.2 lb, 17 1/8" X 28" 3/8 X 14 1/4"
- 8,300 BTU
- Wattage: 1,160W
- Voltage: 115V
- Dehumidifier pints/hour: 3.8
- Refrigerant: R32

Pick-Up

Thank you for your patience, we are extremely excited to get you your AC units. Please use this link to book an appointment to pick up your unit at Pier 33. Pier 33 is on the Embarcadero between Sansome and Bay St, closer to Bay St.

We have blocked off every Monday from Oct 16th - Oct 30th, 10am-3pm for pick-ups. We have scheduled 30min increments for each appointment. Only pick ONE time for your pick-up. Please be aware that Pier 33 is a very busy place. We ask that you drive slow and cautious when entering. It has a narrow pathway due to cars being parked on both sides of the path.

Our storage unit is midway through the Pier on the left hand side. We will have staff directing you as you enter the Pier. Once you have received your unit, you will be asked to sign off that you have received your AC. Each unit is tagged with a City ID sticker - please keep the serial number and tag ID for your records.

Bi-Annual Reporting

Every six months, DEM will send participating organizations a link to a Microsoft Form (at least one month ahead of the report's due date). Reporting will occur every January and June, and will include a total of 11 questions about:

Date(s) air conditioning unit was used
Associated days of extreme heat when air conditioning was used
Existing HVAC system(s) at your organization
Date(s) air purifier units were used
Associated days of poor air quality when air purifiers were used
Size and dimensions of the rooms/spaces where air purifiers and conditioners were used
Number of people supported by air conditioner and purifiers during times of poor air quality and/or extreme heat
Any maintenance or repairs conducted beyond replacing filters