RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to submit a funding application to Contra Costa Community Awareness & Emergency Response (CAER) Group, Inc., on behalf of the County, in an amount not to exceed $1,400 for Emergency Preparedness Kits for Community Wellness & Prevention Program employees in the field, for the period from April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this funding application will result in a maximum amount of $1,400 from Contra Costa Community Awareness Wellness & Prevention Program employees for Emergency Preparedness Kits for employees working in the field. (No County match required)
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County has approximately 10,933 children with major disabilities. The number is higher than the other Bay Area Counties. Recent emergency incidents have shown the importance and complexity of emergency planning for populations with disabilities. CAER Emergency Preparedness Team is offering grants to be used to support employees in the field in the event of an emergency.
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