Weekly Update - February 3, 2023

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FEMA Storm Disaster Assistance for Residents and Businesses

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance (IA) for residents of Contra Costa County.  

The disaster designation is: 

California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

DR-4683-CA

Residents who have sustained property and business damage from the 12/31/22 – 12/30/23 series of Winter storms can seek assistance directly from FEMA. Residents should apply online by clicking the button below or calling 1-800- 621-3362. Applying does not guarantee that assistance will be awarded. Note: FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance.

Once you have registered, there will be information on the next steps and available programs. The website has many languages to choose from if English is not your primary language.

Residents seeking disaster assistance must use this link to start the application process. At this time, there is no local avenue for Individual Assistance applications. Residents must go through FEMA to apply for assistance.

If you have additional questions, click on the button below to view the FEMA information flyer.

Note: If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance.

Alamo Residents Invited to Join Sheriff Livingston and Supervisor Andersen for a Safety Town Hall

Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County

Youth Hall of Fame

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards. These awards are presented annually to outstanding Contra Costa County residents between the ages of 12 and 18.

The students will be recognized at the 29th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 11 am in Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar Street in Martinez. Community members can also join the event live on Contra Costa Television channels and the County’s website.

Nominations must be received or postmarked by February 17, 2023. For more information and the application form or to email the form to nominate youth in our community, click the button below.

County Accepting Request for Interest for Measure X Funded Youth Centers in East Contra Costa

The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department is accepting Requests for Interest (RFIs) "seeking qualified individual(s) or agency to provide project management and public engagement facilitation services for the purpose of developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select an organization to develop, administer and operate the East Contra Costa County Youth Center Project and/or the Central Contra Costa County Youth Center Project in collaboration with WDBCCC." The deadline to submit an RFI is Feb. 16, 2023.

Contra Costa County Medicine Disposal Program

Do you have expired or unwanted medicines? Click the button below to learn about the Contra Costa County Medicine Disposal Program. It has many local collection locations and even a mail-in option.

February Sustainable Actions - Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge

It's time to get sustainable and join the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge if you haven't already. Click the flyer above to learn how you can participate.

37th Annual East Bay Leadership Series

The East Bay Leadership Council held its Annual Leadership Series event on January 26th at the Hilton in Concord.

Keynote Speaker and Lafayette resident Shannon Watts, Founder of the nation's largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence, Moms Demand Action, stands with Supervisor Andersen at the event.

To learn more about East Bay Leadership Council, click the button below.

Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls Hosts Appointments Workshop in San Ramon

Supervisor Andersen's Staff Member, Jen Quallick, joined the first seminar of 2023 hosted by the Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls as they welcomed CA Women Lead in their presentation of “State of California Commissions Appointments Workshop”. 

Attendees, pictured above, learned about the value of serving on local, state, and Federal boards and commissions and why there should be more women at the table. California Women Lead remains the only statewide, nonpartisan women’s organization committed to providing women the training and support they need to be successful in the political arena. To learn more click the button below.

The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The CCCW’s mission is, “to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County.” For more info about the Commission click the button below.

Stay Safe While Staying Warm

Community Advisory Board Looking for Members

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment was established by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Executive Committee in December 2012 to provide input on community needs and encourage outcomes that are consistent with the County's Reentry Strategic Plan. The Community Advisory Board includes anyone interested in public safety issues and members with expertise in:

• domestic violence prevention
• workforce development
• behavioral health issues
• post-release reentry services
• adult education within a correctional setting
• services for reentering women
• criminal and drug court
• crime survivors
• law and policy related to issues of the formerly incarcerated 

CAB meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID but will return in-person beginning in March.

Applications are on the CAB website - click the button below.

APPLY NOW as applications are continuously reviewed. Refer your questions to CAB's Outreach & Community Engagement Subcommittee: (925) 335-6440 or email by clicking the button below.

Learn About the ByeBye Mattress Program

Californians have easy access to no-cost mattress recycling and disposal options because of the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.

• Find their nearest location to drop it off at no cost for recycling.
• Learn about the mattress retailer’s obligation to offer to take back an old mattress at no added cost when a new one is delivered.
• See if you live in an area where the waste collector offers free collection of a bulky item and if that waste collector recycles with the ByeBye Mattress program.

You've got options, learn more by clicking on the flyer above.

Alamo Police Advisory Board Looking for Members

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.

You must reside in the P2B area of Alamo to serve on this committee.

1 Alternate Seat

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body and to apply online click the button below.