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resources, and capabilities to minimize loss of life, loss of property, and other harm to City and <br />its residents in the event of a disaster." <br />As local, state, and federal authorities recognized and responded to the local emergencies, the <br />cost-sharing agreement with the County is inequitable for the City as the CERT program is <br />poorly coordinated, and CERT members do not have the benefit of ongoing drills, networking <br />opportunities, and organization opportunities. <br />If a major disaster occurs, Redwood Shores will likely be stranded from vital personnel and <br />services as there are only two ways in and out vis-a-vis freeway overpasses. There are no <br />medical facilities, no gas stations, one grocery store, one fire station, and little police presence. <br />RSCA believes emergency preparedness education must be steadfast in the Shores as CERT will <br />be the only organizing entity to assist residents through a major crisis effectively. <br />We realize the City's budget must be revised to remain sustainable, but decreasing or <br />suspending Measure RR services, especially our Fire Department's operations with record - <br />making wildfires and a global pandemic, goes against the voters' and our community's interest. <br />RSCA urges the City to review the CERT agreement to ensure the community as a whole — <br />including Redwood Shores — receives equitable treatment and adequate support. <br />Sincerely, <br />Redwood Shores Community Association's Board of Directors <br />