Commission On Aging - Disaster Preparedness for Seniors - April 23, 2026

The City of Pleasant Hill's Commission on Aging held a workshop on April 23, 2026, focused on disaster preparedness for seniors. The session, led by Jim Bonato, program manager for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), covered various aspects of preparing for natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires. Topics included creating family disaster plans, assembling emergency go bags, securing homes against earthquake damage, and understanding evacuation procedures. The presentation also emphasized the importance of community alert systems and practical safety measures like fire extinguisher use and pet preparedness. While the meeting provided extensive educational content on disaster readiness, no procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed or recorded during this session.