Afund-raising drive to outfit a new mobile emergency response trailer is currently under way.

Volunteers are being trained to operate and deliver emergency search, rescue and medical equipment from the trailer to any location in Los Altos. The trailer would be stocked with a wide range of rescue supplies. Police Chief Bob Lacey said the city needs approximately $8,000 to “do a really good job on this. We’re well short of that now.”

Residents are encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions at the police department. Make checks payable to the City of Los Altos Emergency Preparedness Fund. Checks can be mailed to the department at 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 94022.

The success of the fund drive may determine the ability of the city to purchase and supply additional emergency preparedness trailers, Lacey said.