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SAN LEANDRO SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT DRAFT EIR CITY OF SAN LEANDRO HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE 4.7-1 GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTIONS OF THE SAN LEANDRO GENERAL PLAN RELATING TO HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND AIRPORT IMPACTS Goal/Policy Number Goal/Policy/Action Text Action 34.03-B: Staffing Levels Restore local Emergency Preparedness staffing to the level that existed before the transfer of community outreach services to the Alameda County Fire Department. Either the City or County should maintain a staff position that is dedicated solely to preparedness training and education within the City of San Leandro, and liaison to public and private schools in San Leandro. The establishment of an additional position dedicated to preparedness training for the City's business community also should be considered. Policy 34.04 Drills: Conduct periodic emergency response exercises to test the effectiveness of local preparedness procedures. Maintain SEMS training programs to ensure that City personnel are sufficiently prepared to respond to an emergency and staff an Emergency Operations Center. Action 34.04-A: Radio 1610 Maintain and upgrade Radio 1610 AM. Implement a program with the school districts to increase resident and student awareness of this broadcasting band, so that it may provide information as effectively as possible in the event of an emergency. Action 34.04-B: Siren Testing Conduct periodic testing of the City's emergency warning sirens, and educate the public and school children about the procedures to follow in the event the sirens are sounded Policy 34.05 Training Programs: Maintain community-based emergency preparedness training programs targeted to neighborhoods and businesses groups. Ensure that such programs respond directly to local needs and are well publicized throughout the community. Policy 34.06 Emergency Shelters: Identify essential emergency facilities in the City, including shelters, and take the necessary actions to ensure that they will remain operational following a disaster. Action 34.06-A: Information on Shelters Develop a list of emergency shelters and medical facilities in the City. Publicize this information in local newspapers, neighborhood newsletters, cable TV, and printed materials. Action 34.06-B: Disaster Response Equipment Procure facilities and equipment to improve the City's response capabilities following a major disaster, including mobile emergency communication and medical trailers, electric power generators, and ham radio equipment. Policy 34.07 Schools and Hospitals: Coordinate local emergency preparedness efforts with the San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts, and with local hospitals. Work with both School Districts to facilitate the seismic retrofitting of school buildings and to implement disaster preparedness curricula targeted to students. Policy 34.08 Businesses and Social Service Agencies: Coordinate emergency planning efforts with other jurisdictions, the business community, and social service agencies, including agencies serving special needs groups such as seniors and persons with disabilities. Policy 34.09 Multi -Lingual Information: Ensure that emergency preparedness information, including printed material, radio broadcasts, video, and other media, is available in Spanish, Chinese, and other major languages spoken by San Leandro residents, as well as in English. Policy 34.10 Funding Sources: Pursue a variety of funding sources, such as grants, low-interest loans, and tax credits, to retrofit community facilities and assist residents and businesses with seismic upgrades. Action 34.10-A: Transfer Tax Rebates Consider a program wherein a portion of the local real property transfer tax would be rebated back to qualifying property owners undertaking seismic upgrades within one year after the purchase of the Goal 37 AIRPORT IMPACTS: Minimize the local impacts and hazards created by air traffic, ground operations, and all other aviation activities, particularly those associated with Oakland International Airport 4.7-10 DECEMBER 2014