Prepare for PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs
With dry conditions and above-normal temperatures predicted to last throughout the summer, the threat of wildfires and extreme weather events is upon us again this year. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) is a precautionary safety measure and a necessary tool used as the last resort to prevent wildfires and keep the public safe.
The 2-1-1 Alameda County Care Coordination team is here to support all callers needing connections to resources to keep them safe and healthy during an active PSPS event and help develop a personalized safety plan to best prepare for any future PSPS events.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Younger Children
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children 6 months and can help keep the whole family safer against severe symptoms and hospitalizations.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that children and adolescents ages 6 months and older get the vaccine, even if they’ve had COVID-19 and people can get infected more than once.
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Assistance with Overdue Water Bills is Now Available
If you or someone you may know is behind on water or sewer bills, a new program may be able to help. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary, federally-funded, COVID-relief program available to eligible households until August 15, 2023.
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Registration is open for Prepare U 2022!
Join Lars Eric Holm, Eden I&R's Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, and Ron Halog, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Independent Living Resources of Solano & Contra Costa Counties (ILRSCC) for FREE, interactive courses to learn about disaster preparedness needs specific to the East Bay. This is open to the entire community.
Prepare U 2022 will focus on personal preparedness, organizational preparedness, government & organizational coordination, and much more. Each course topic is designed to work independently, however, participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. Classes begin on August 2nd.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Housing Community Resource Specialist: Help Eden pilot a centralized housing service function and advocate for callers in need of housing resources or at risk of losing housing. To learn more about this role, view the details here.
Human Resources Generalist: Lead the strategic direction of all HR processes. To learn more about this role, view the details here.
Volunteers: As an Eden I&R / 2-1-1 Alameda County volunteer you can help connect people to valuable resources in the community. View the details here to get involved.
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A survivor of domestic violence in Berkeley called looking for resources. She was staying with a friend while seeking housing. Her living situation was not ideal and the strain of looking for a safe place to live was mentally exhausting and she felt in crisis. 211 staff referred her to the Family Violence Law Center’s 24-Hour Mobile Response Team.
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211 By the Numbers - June 2022 |
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211 Alameda County:
7,505 conversations handled
8,916 referrals provided
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Demographics:
72% female
27% single mothers with minor children
51% living with disabilities
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Conversations handled reflects both calls and two-way texts to 211.
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Average Call Length:
5:20 minutes
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Average Wait Time:
2:49 minutes
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41,786 website page views
12,824 website sessions/visitors
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Services Database:
128 agency record updates
423 program record updates
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Housing Database:
131 units added
1,269 records updated
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"I’m disabled, I’m hard of hearing, and I have a problem understanding what is being said to me. My Care Coordinator was kind enough to slow it down, repeat, and help me understand. I am excited and very pleased with my personal safety plan. It has everything every person should have. It has numbers, where to go during power outages, and what’s happening during the power outages. It gives you information 48 hours before a power outage. I mean, this is great. Thank you so much!"
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project) |
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project) offers housing and human services resource referrals to People Living with HIV/AIDS via a designated phone line and through one-on-one, in-person assistance at clinics and AIDS Service Organizations.
Last month, AHIP completed 163 calls, 7 client meetings and provided 402 housing referrals and 134 referrals to services. AHIP completed 1 permanent housing placement, 10 site visits and assisted 1 client with Coordinated Entry System navigation and document readiness. Year to date, AHIP has provided assistance to 313 unduplicated clients.
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Thank You to Our Partners |
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Partner Spotlight - Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) is a peer-based disability resource organization that advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve lives and make communities fully accessible. CRIL is also a resource for disability awareness education and training, advocacy, and technical advice.
CRIL is joining with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and the PG&E service area to begin a new initiative to support people with disabilities and older adults during the activation of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event or other emergencies. They coordinate programs for those who depend on power for durable medical equipment or their livelihood, enabling them to remain safe while independent in their residences and communities.
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Eden I&R is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We envision a community empowered with information and connected to resources so that all people obtain health, happiness, hope, and improved livelihoods.
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