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Memo To: Chief Bradley From: Marla Blagg CC: Chief Gilbert Date: 2/20/2009 Re: City of San Leandro Disaster Council Meeting —Agenda Item: Community Trainings The following information is the Alameda. County Fire Department summary report for community outreach and training in the City of San Leandro from January 2008 to December 2008. Training Events: Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP -1 hour) -10 classes were conducted in 2008 This one hour workshop style classroom training is for individuals and families. The discussion includes how to make a family plan, build an emergency kit and what items should be included and the proper way to store it. The workshop also teaches basic prevention and mitigation strategies that you can do in your home to protect your family and valuables. Map Your Neighborhood (MYN — 2 hours) -1 class was conducted in 2008 (pilot program) This two hour workshop style classroom training is for 'already' organized community groups such as Neighborhood Watch and CERT Teams. Learn the "9 Steps to Take immediately Following a Disaster" to secure your home and to protect your neighborhood. It is hard to think clearly following disaster and these steps will help you to quickly and safely take actions that can minimize damage and protect lives. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT — 20 hours) —1 class and 1 refresher class was conducted This 20 hour didactic and hands on classroom training is for individuals, families, organized community groups, businesses, schools and other agencies who may have a community or agency response responsibility. This training helps students learn how to be self-sufficient without 9-1-1 support for an extended amount of time.