City of San Leandro Ranks #1 Prepared City in Bay Area for Seniors, Children and People with Special Needs

Oakland, CA November 2, 2001: The City of San Leandro is ranked #1 Prepared City (for seniors, children, the disabled, and other with special needs) by CARD of Alameda County. CARD, Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disaster is the countywide provider of disaster preparedness and response training and support for community organizations serving special needs, underserved and vulnerable populations.

The Triad Alliance, a partnership of the City of San Leandro, CARD and local agencies, focuses on creating a disaster safety net for residents with special needs. San Leandro agencies serving seniors, children, low income, homeless, disabled and other vulnerable clients, receive the following support and trainings -
-    SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management System) – This training, designed for non-professional emergency responders, allows agencies to understand California's emergency response system.
-    Agency Emergency Plan Basics – This training helps agencies develop a business continuity/disaster response plan that works in harmony with other agencies and fits with SEMS.
-    Self and Home Preparedness – This training helps staff and volunteers be prepared at home and in their cars, so they will stay safe and be able to return to work.
-    Tabletop Exercises – Tabletop exercises allow agencies to test their plans alongside other responders.
-    CARD cluster meetings – These meetings help agencies build support relationships and learn about specific disaster related issues of interest and concern.

For more information on the Triad Alliance, or other programs in the City of San Leandro, please contact Dan Lunsford, Emergency Services Manager at 510-577-3332.

"The City of San Leandro ranks #1 for several reasons. Mayor Sheila Young, the City Council members, City Manager John Jermanis, and Dan Lunsford, the Emergency Services Manager all understand that they have many residents who need more than what the traditional response system can provide. They view their nonprofits as valued partners. They step up to their responsibilities, and they are a pleasure to work with." says Βna-Marie Jones, Executive Director of CARD.

For more information on CARD, please call 510-451-3140. CARD is a 501(c)3 corporation and tax-deductible contributions are accepted. To donate through the United Way of the Bay Area, call 1-800-273-1779. CARD's Donor Code Number is 3990.




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