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Wayne Gregori and Mike Pretto had questions regarding storing large quantities of drinking water and handling of human waste if sewer systems fail. Recommendations from the group included considering camping toilets as an emergency supply for homes. Kathy Ornelas promised to have information related to both of these items added to the City's Emergency Preparedness web pages. 3. Sub -committee Report on Discussion Regarding Establishing Emergency Shelters at School Sites Kathy Ornelas reported that a meeting was held in May between City staff and representatives of both School Districts. Emergency contact information has been shared among the three agencies as a first link in establishing emergency shelters at schools. More dialogue is needed with the American Red Cross (ARC) regarding agreements between the ARC, the City and the Districts, and clarification of what facilities have been surveyed as potential shelter sites. The group will meet again for more dialogue and planning. 4. Discussion from Members Regarding May "Operation Independence" Activities Kathy Ornelas reported that, on May 24, 25 and 26, the Alameda County Public Health Department and the Alameda County Office of Emergency Services/Homeland Security held exercises and expositions for agencies wishing to participate. The scenario of the exercise was that weaponized anthrax had been released in the Bay Area and local agencies were tasked with working through how Points of Dispensing (PODS) would be established to inoculate communities against anthrax infection. The City's EOC held a tabletop exercise with this scenario, which proved to be valuable for all participants in that this is an event with which the City has not had any experience previously. Ana Marie Jones from CARD reported that she worked with agencies to test and expand their social media networks. Cary Neaback from Alameda County OES reported that their EOC was activated and communications systems tested. On May 25, the Public Health Department held an exhibition at the Oakland Coliseum, showing emergency tents and portable shelters they have in their inventory. Local agencies will be able to procure use of the tents and shelters if the need arises. Staff from the City's City Manager's Office, Public Works and Recreation and Human Services Departments were able to see the tents and shelters in action. On May 26, Public Health held a preparedness fair for communities. It was also held at the Coliseum and was well attended 5. Committee Member Comments (Roundtable) Ana -Marie Jones from CARD recommended a future agenda could include communicating with the limited -English community, as well as collaborating with the Faith Community for emergency response planning. 6. Public Comments 3