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Receive an oral report from EOC Care and Shelter Branch regarding Occupancy and Vacancy Data for COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs.
Presenters: Lauren Suwansupa, Community Affiliation Manager, DSS and Debra
McAlahney, Management Analyst III, DSS
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Health, Housing, Homelessness and Human Services Committee of the Board of Supervisors receive an oral report from EOC Care and Shelter Branch regarding Occupancy and Vacancy Data for COVID-19 Incident Housing Programs.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services, through the Care and Shelter Branch of the Emergency Operations Center, has been responsible for staffing and managing the COVID-19 Alternate Housing Sites since April 2020. The Care and Shelter Branch currently supports operations of three distinct COVID-19 related housing programs:
1. Operation Oasis: The local name for our Alternate Housing Site (AHS) program which provides temporary housing for COVID-19 positive and presumed positive/under investigation (PUI) individuals that do not or no longer require hospitalization but need a safe space to isolate ?at the San Lorenzo Park in King City or unspecified motels in Salinas. This program also serves the COVID-19 positive and PUI populations of Project Roomkey in order to ensure safe separation of the COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 vulnerable populations. Referrals to any AHS must be made by qualifying medical providers or the Monterey County Health Department who can certify the isolation period. This program provides three meals a day, basic medical check-ups, resource referrals, transportation as required, and general accommodations support. The program is fully operated and supported by County staff.
2. Project Roomkey: A state-wide program that encompasses all non-congregate shelter sites established in response to COVID-19 for the purpose of protecting people experiencing homelessness. The Monterey County program is focused on those hom...
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