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34 CITY OF SAN LEANDRO EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN • Reestablishing an economic and social base that ins�lls confidence in the community members and businesses regarding community viability. • Rebuilding by integra�ng the func�onal needs of all residents and reducing its vulnerability to all hazards. • Demonstra�ng a capability to be prepared, responsive, and resilient in dealing with the consequences of disasters. The primary objec�ve of short-term recovery opera�ons is to return vital life support systems to minimum opera�ng standards. Short-term recovery ac�vi�es may include: • Damage assessment • Debris removal • U�lity restora�on (i.e., water and power services) • Essen�al transporta�on restora�on • Provision of temporary housing Damage Assessment Informa�on on the level of damages or status of safety hazards supports situa�onal awareness and iden�fies gaps in survivor needs following an incident. The damage assessment process consists of several steps. • Rapid Damage Assessment: Conducted to locate and iden�fy casual�es and hazards and to aid the direc�on of response efforts. • Ini�al Damage Es�mate: Conducted to iden�fy and document damage and ini�al cost es�mates to support requests for state and federal assistance. • Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment: Conducted to determine the impact and magnitude of damage and the resul�ng unmet needs of the community and ul�mately provide financial assistance for recovery. Long-Term Recovery Long-term recovery ac�vi�es 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 opportuni�es and mi�gate risks a�er a major incident. Long-term recovery can con�nue for years and may include the following: • Reconstruc�ng public and private facili�es and infrastructure. • Planning and rebuilding of housing. • Implemen�ng waivers, zoning changes, and other land-use legisla�on 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. • Integra�ng mi�ga�on 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 loca�on for services and resource referrals for unmet