Weekly Update - July 15, 2022 |
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Be Prepared, Get Up-to-Date Emergency Alerts on Your Phone |
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The Community Warning System (CWS) can alert residents and businesses within Contra Costa County that are impacted by or are in danger of being impacted by an emergency. In the past, the CWS telephoned the public via their landlines. Since many people no longer have landlines and are much more likely to have their cell phones nearby, it is important to register your cell phone number and/or email address with the CWS to receive timely updates.
The CWS message will include basic information about the incident and what specific protective actions (shelter in place, lockdown, evacuate, avoid the area, etc.) are necessary to protect life and health.
At the CWS website, you can also gather information on wildfire preparedness and evacuation, public safety power shutoffs, and how to register to receive safety alerts.
To sign up to receive alerts, and learn more about fire safety and prevention, go to the CWS website by clicking here,
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Free N-95 Masks and Covid-19 Home Test Kits
Available for Pickup at our Danville Office Monday - Thursday
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Along with COVID-19 Test kits, we now have N-95 masks for distribution in our office. If you have a need for masks or tests, please come to our Danville office, 309 Diablo Road, Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to pick them up. We are able to provide two test kits per family (four tests). They will be available as long as our supply lasts. Our office door is always locked. Please ring the doorbell for assistance.
More reliable PCR testing continues to be available for free by appointment only at various County sites. More information about where to get tested can be found here: coronavirus.cchealth.org/get-tested.
Information about what to do if you do test positive can be found here.
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The ABCs of COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
Ages 6 Months – 5 Years
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Join First 5 Contra Costa from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, on Zoom for a discussion with a panel of experts from Contra Costa Health Services as they share the latest information on vaccinations and boosters for children 6 months to 5 years of age.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive |
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Ways to Access Homeless Services in Contra Costa County |
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Danville's Madison Chamberlain Received Eagle Scout Award |
Gayle Israel, Chief of Staff to Supervisor Andersen, attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Danville's Maddy Chamberlain on July 9th at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.
Maddy was a founding member of Troop 36 G. She has held several leadership roles and earned a total of 38 merit badges in two years of Scouting (the 21 badges required for Eagle plus an extra 15 badges) to reach the Eagle Scout Rank.
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Become a Youth Health Ambassador
Applications Accepted Through Sunday, July 17th
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Do you want to use your voice to make a positive impact in your community? Contra Costa Health is seeking applicants ages 15-24 for its Youth and Young Adult Ambassador program to help create focused messages about COVID-19 and behavioral health, and use social media platforms to share important health information with family, friends, and their social media followers.
Apply today for the Contra Costa Health Services Youth & Young Adult Ambassador Program.
Applications are accepted through Sunday, July 17.
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Contra Costa County Main Library Ribbon Cutting |
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Contra Costa County Public Works Applying a Chip Seal on Roads in the Unincorporated Orinda and Canyon Areas
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The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is applying a chip seal on roads in Unincorporated Orinda (including Fish Ranch Road and Wildcat Canyon Road) and Canyon (including Pinehurst Road)
The work is scheduled to last through Tuesday, August 2, 2022, barring unforeseen circumstances.
Should this schedule change, residents will be notified accordingly. Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians may experience minor delays due to this work, but no permanent lane closures are anticipated. The purpose of this surface treatment work is to extend the useful life of the roads, as well as to protect pavements from the damaging effects of water and natural weathering.
CONTACT: Maintenance Division, 925 313.7000, or Kelly Kalfsbeek, 925 313.2115, Mobile 925 723.2382
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Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Community Cafés |
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The County Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) will be hosting a series of online Community Cafés. The sessions will take place by region. Anyone is welcome to attend any session(s). Each session will include Spanish and ASL interpretation, and closed captioning.
The goal of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) is to ensure that Contra Costa County enacts and sustains principles, policies, practices and investments that are racially just and equitable across all departments.
A survey was conducted about the types of harms and violence experienced by Contra Costa County residents and workers. The survey also sought input on the priorities and structure of the Office.
Over 2600 surveys were completed and responses came from all over the County. The ORESJ is excited to share the findings, which will inform the recommendations and report what will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in the coming months.
The sessions are as follows:
July 25, 5:30-8 pm: South County Focus [San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk]. Register here.
July 27, 5:30-8 pm: West County Focus [Richmond, El Cerrito, Pinole, San Pablo, Hercules, North Richmond, El Sobrante, Rodeo, East Richmond Heights, Crockett]. Register here.
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Truth Act Community Forum |
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Truth Act Community Forum |
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Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge:
Get a Free High-Efficiency Showerhead from EBMUD or
Contra Costa Water District
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Did you know that EBMUD and Contra Costa Water District offer FREE water conservation devices like high-efficiency showerheads and hose nozzles? These items are especially helpful during our severe drought.
You can save gallons of water by not only Taking Shorter Showers but also using the right showerhead. Click here to see all the rebates and free devices available.
Other Cleaner Contra Costa Actions to consider in July:
Be sure to check off any action that you have completed on the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge in order to have your points, water savings, and CO2 reduction count for Contra Costa.
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District 2 Volunteer Opportunities |
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Now is a great time to consider ways you might want to give back to your community. If you are interested in participating in government, then perhaps one of these volunteer opportunities is of interest to you:
Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B/APSAC)
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.
1 Regular Seat
1 Alternate Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo community for police services.
Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC)
Alternate Seat
To advise on issues and concerns related to services provided by the County or other local agencies located within Alamo, which includes parks & recreation, lighting & landscaping, land use, code enforcement, public safety, and transportation.
County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents only. One alternate seat available)
The P-5 Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.
The primary purpose of the Commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Division and its staff. Mission Statement: To influence the County's Mental Health System to ensure the delivery of quality services that are effective, efficient, culturally relevant, and responsive to the needs and desires of the clients it serves with dignity and respect; and to be the advocate with the Board of Supervisors, the Mental Health Division, and the community on behalf of all Contra Costa County residents who are in need of mental health services.
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