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34 CITY OF SAN LEANDRO EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN • Reestablishing an economic and social base that instflls confidence in the community members and businesses regarding community viability. • Rebuilding by integratfng the functfonal needs of all residents and reducing its vulnerability to all hazards. • Demonstratfng a capability to be prepared, responsive, and resilient in dealing with the consequences of disasters. The primary objectfve of short-term recovery operatfons is to return vital life support systems to minimum operatfng standards. Short-term recovery actfvitfes may include: • Damage assessment • Debris removal • Utflity restoratfon (i.e., water and power services) • Essentfal transportatfon restoratfon • Provision of temporary housing Damage Assessment Informatfon on the level of damages or status of safety hazards supports situatfonal awareness and identffies gaps in survivor needs following an incident. The damage assessment process consists of several steps. • Rapid Damage Assessment: Conducted to locate and identffy casualtfes and hazards and to aid the directfon of response efforts. • Initial Damage Estimate: Conducted to identffy and document damage and initfal cost estfmates to support requests for state and federal assistance. • Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment: Conducted to determine the impact and magnitude of damage and the resultfng unmet needs of the community and ultfmately provide financial assistance for recovery. Long-Term Recovery Long-term recovery actfvitfes typically focus on restoring the City to a “normal” pre-disaster state or an improved “new normal” state with increased resilience. Long-term recovery requires significant planning to maximize opportunitfes and mitfgate risks after a major incident. Long-term recovery can contfnue for years and may include the following: • Reconstructfng public and private facilitfes and infrastructure. • Planning and rebuilding of housing. • Implementfng waivers, zoning changes, and other land-use legislatfon to promote recovery. • Providing long-term assistance to displaced families, including financial support and social and health services. • Restoring the local economy to pre-disaster levels. • Integratfng mitfgatfon strategies into rebuilding efforts. • Recovering disaster-related costs. Following a significant incident, the City of San Leandro or Alameda County may open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support recovery. LACs provide a centralized locatfon for services and resource referrals for unmet