Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Receive a presentation on the Disaster Service Worker Program updates and requirements.
b. Provide staff direction on updates of the Disaster Service Worker Program.
c. Authorize the County Administrative Office to take all steps necessary to implement the Disaster Service Worker Program
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Receive a presentation on the Disaster Service Worker Program updates and requirements.
b. Provide staff direction on updates of the Disaster Service Worker Program.
c. Authorize the County Administrative Office to take all steps necessary to implement the Disaster Service Worker Program.
SUMMARY:
One of the greatest responsibilities for all public employees is to assist in preserving the life and property of the residents of our County. As public employees, County of Monterey employees are Disaster Service Workers (DSW) and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. (Gov. Code, ? 3101.) Employees may be released from their usual duties and reassigned as a DSW to assist any agency or organization carrying out emergency response duties. The recent winter storms and the COVID-19 Pandemic have demonstrated the critical importance of a developed DSW Program. The greatest asset of the County is our workforce and having a capable and accessible DSW workforce allows the County to act as a good steward of local taxpayer dollars while increasing the quality and speed of emergency response.
To this end, the County Administrative Officer, the Human Resources Department, and the Department of Emergency Management have developed a directive outlining the expectations of DSWs, including new training and registration requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, wildfires, and winter storms the County has called upon County staff to serve as DSWs to serve in critical responses to emergencies and disasters. A capable, prepared, trained, and ...
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