The California Emergency Services Association has awarded a Certificate of Special Recognition to the Citizen Emergency Preparedness Academy run by Department Director of Crime Preventions Programs Jan Sener.
The certificate said in part: The academy is coordinated fully through the Neighborhood Watch Program. Neighbors are encouraged o create a plan with the understanding that after a disaster there will be a strain on the resources of emergency services. Depending on the severity of the diaster, this can result in little or no available assistance from emergency services for an extended period of time. Emergency service agencies previously recommended preparation to exist for a minimum of 3 days without outside assistance. In the aftermath of Katrina, their recommendations have increased to 2 weeks and include a plan that allows them to function independently and effectively.
For the letter and certificate click here: cesa letter.pdf (116.46 kb)