The Community Emergency Access Needs Assessment project is now complete. We are deeply indebted to each individual, family member, caregiver, service provider, and emergency manager, and many others who participated with their valuable time, experiences and insights to inform this assessment.
Community Emergency Access Needs Assessment Final Report
Informe Final de la Evaluación Comunitaria de Acceso en Casos de Emergencia
The County’s Access and Functional Needs Working Group honed project findings into the following Recommended Actions (English PDF) (Spanish PDF) that will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in December. The Recommended Actions include steps that can be taken by local organizations and public entities, as well as individuals and caregivers, to increase preparedness and equitable outcomes for all during future disasters in Ventura County.
Capacity Building
We are grateful to our partner, Autism Ventura County, for delivering 13 capacity building workshops to nearly 400 individuals with disabilities and their family members and staff from nonprofit, educational, public and emergency response sectors who serve them across Ventura County. Individuals interested in additional training opportunities can find them here.
New Videos on Emergency Shelters Available During Disasters
The Human Services Agency has created multilingual videos to inform the community how to find an open shelter during an emergency and what to expect, including the types of accommodation available.
English | Spanish | Mixteco | Zapoteco | Purepécha
Please visit our Resources page for a Resource Toolkit and additional capacity building opportunities.