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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-07-28 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues July 28, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 5 Chair Lord-Hausman asked if there is a web page to which Ms. Krause replied yes, although it is linked to the Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she would like the CDI to have a link to Mastick, to which Ms. Krause replied that is perfectly fine and if the CDI provided information to Mastick, they would distribute it on behalf of the Commission. Commissioner Kirola asked if paratransit tickets can be purchased at Mastick to which Ms. Krause replied yes, every Tuesday through Thursday, between 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon. Commissioner Berger asked if there was a chance that a Mac computer could be purchased for the Senior Center's computer classes to which Ms. Krause responded not any time soon as most are PC's. Ms. Krause thanked the Commission for their time and questions. 2. Emergency Disaster Plan (Rick Zombeck, Disaster Preparedness Officer/AFD): In Rick Zombeck's absence, Sharon Oliver, Captain, Alameda Fire Department (AFD), gave a presentation on the City's Disaster Preparedness Plan. Captain Oliver also works with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Executive Team on City-wide issues. The City's basic Emergency Plan establishes emergency and directions in the event of a disaster and operational area which is Alameda County. AFD is the first responder to a disaster or emergency situation in the City and then it expands to the County and upward to the State and Federal Governments. Captain Oliver concluded the presentation with an overview of the City's emergency plan. Chair Lord-Hausman asked if additional copies are available to which Captain Oliver replied that a copy is available at the Main Library and a future copy will be made available online within the City's website. Commissioner Berger asked if all the radios are based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to which Captain Oliver replied that NIMS was enacted after September 11, 2001 by the Federal Government to ensure that all agencies are on the same frequency. The City of Alameda measures up to NIMS as required by Federal standards. Both APD and AFD can communicate through the use of NIMS. Commissioner Longley-Cook asked is there a coordination of the statewide channels to which Captain Oliver replied that there are some although radio communications is challenging. Commissioner Johnson asked if cell phones are reliable to which Captain Oliver replied that cell phones are used during the highest priority in a disaster and that the radio system should also work well in Alameda. :\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2008\Minutes_July 28 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-07-28.pdf |