City Government
Marin County Kicks off National Preparedness Month
When a major disaster strikes, citizens need to trust that government agencies will be there to help when it’s needed most. That’s one of the reasons why the theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month is “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare.”
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services(OES) works all year to promote the Get Ready campaign mantra – be informed, make a plan, build a kit and get involved.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is preparing to issue a proclamation Sept. 23 to recognize National Preparedness Month and urge residents to set aside time now to gather the survival items and provide peace of mind.
“Marin County was lucky to escape largely unscathed from the earthquake that recently hit Napa and Vallejo,” said Christopher Reilly, Marin County Sheriff’s Emergency Manager.
“The best thing to come out of it for us was that it served as a reminder to take preparations seriously and use that reminder as an educational tool. You not only need to take precautionary measures to help you and your family, but you could be asked to help others,” he said.
The national readiness campaign this week focuses on reconnecting with family after a disaster. Next comes planning for specific needs before a disaster, followed by building an emergency kit and practicing for an emergency.
The month-long campaign is coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Marin OES provides emergency management services for the County and the surrounding operational area including its 11 cities/towns and more than 300 special districts. OES develops guidelines for emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation to natural disasters, man-made incidents and technological threats. It serves as the liaison between the state and all local government subdivisions.
In the event of a major catastrophe, Marin OES would open its Emergency Operations Center at its new facility on Los Gamos Drive in San Rafael if directed by the County emergency management authority. An activated
EOC facilitates a coordinated response by all representatives from organizations that are assigned emergency management responsibilities.
For more information, go to www.getreadymarin.org and register your mobile phone to receive emergency alerts at www.alertmarin.org.
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Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025
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Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland
“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city, so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”
By Post Staff
Barbara Lee on Wednesday morning formally announced her candidacy for Mayor in Oakland’s April 15 special election.
“Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” said Lee.
“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided but a community united,” she said. “If elected, I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas, and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”
“As Mayor, I’ll address our homelessness crisis, prioritize comprehensive public safety and mental health services, and lead with fiscal responsibility to deliver the core City services residents and business owners deserve. Let’s do this – together.”
“I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said Lee. “I’m always ready to fight for Oakland.”
Watch her campaign video here, which is online at BarbaraLee4Oakland.com
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Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?
The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.
By Paul Cobb
Many of you probably recall the oft-repeated expression when describing leadership that “many are called but few are chosen.” We will be inundated during January with many claims of qualifications by those who want to lead Oakland.
As of Jan. 1, 2025, we have heard the names of 14 potential candidates who might become Oakland’s next Mayor.
The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.
Any candidate who wishes to receive a free announcement, publicity or space in the paper must submit solutions.
- The first questions we propose are 1) What is your budget balancing plan?
- What is your position on requiring all city employees to work full-time in their designated offices rather than remotely from their homes?
- What is your plan to provide open-access opportunities to all police officers for overtime pay?
- Since many businesses, especially downtown, have closed, what is your plan to attract and increase revenues?
Please send your submissions of 300 words or less to each question to Social@postnewsgroup.com or visit www.postnewsgroup.com
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