TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Brieanna Jones for Oscar Ortiz, Sheriff - Coroner, Deputy Director of Emergency Services
REPORT BY: Gillian Gallagher, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Office of Emergency Services Shelter Use Agreement with Crosswalk Community Church, Napa Valley College, and Berryessa Senior Center
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Shelter Use Agreements with Crosswalk Community Church, Napa Valley College, and Berryessa Senior Center for mutual aid assistance during a declared disaster. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
During an emergency or disaster, the Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) assumes a range of critical roles. One key responsibility is providing care and shelter, which is further divided into four functions: Care and Shelter, Emergency Assistance, Human and Medical Services, and Support for People with Disabilities, Access and Functional Needs. Napa County is the primary agency responsible for providing temporary shelter during large-scale emergencies or major disasters, aiming to offer relief to those displaced by natural, technological or human-caused emergencies or disasters. This assistance is crucial in protecting lives and reducing suffering. Additionally, in compliance with California Assembly Bill 781, Napa County is required to accommodate individuals with pets in emergency shelters. Through the proposed Shelter Use Agreements, and with the support of Napa County Animal Shelter and Napa County Animal Rescue Team, OES will comply with AB781.
Napa County OES is requesting the approval for three Shelters Use Agreements with the following local agencies: Crosswalk Community Church (CWC), Napa Valley College (NVC), and the Berryessa Senior Center (BSC). CWC, NVC, and BSC have served as shelter locations during numerous Napa County incidents. CWC is the primary shelter for the Napa metropolitan area, with a capacity to accommodate 400 citizens. NVC, situated in south Napa, provides she...
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