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Page 4 of 8 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />The forum featured comprehensive discussions on critical topics, including: <br />• Learning of the Emergency <br />• Escaping the Emergency <br />• Outlasting the Emergency <br />• Recovering from the Emergency <br />These vital topics were presented through panel discussions featuring representatives from a diverse <br />range of expert organizations committed to public safety and well-being. Participants included: <br />• Redwood City Police Department <br />• San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management <br />• American Red Cross <br />• Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities <br />• United Policy Holders <br />• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) <br />• San Mateo County Health <br />• Catholic Charities’ Disaster Case Management program <br />Redwood City proudly earned the AARP/WHO Age-Friendly Community designation in 2020 and finalized <br />its comprehensive Age-Friendly Action Plan in 2023. This designation signifies Redwood City's <br />commitment to creating a more livable and supportive environment for residents of all ages, with a <br />particular emphasis on older adults. The AARP Age-Friendly Community initiative provides a framework <br />for communities to adapt their policies, services, and structures, empowering older adults to remain <br />active, engaged, and independent. <br />ANALYSIS <br />The new SAC Commission two-year work plan reflects similar goals from the last two-year work plan. For <br />Fiscal Years 2025-2027, the SAC work plan includes the following four goals: <br />Housing: Increase Communication to Seniors About Housing Services in Redwood City. <br />Housing and Transportation have always been the two main strategic priorities of the Senior Affairs <br />Commission. Past commissions have invited local housing and transportation agencies to come speak and <br />present at commission meetings. The SAC recognized that having speakers come to the meeting would <br />not only consume valuable meeting time but if seniors didn’t attend a commission meeting, they would <br />not receive information intended for them. <br />Club 1333: <br />The idea behind Club 1333 is to create a collaborative forum that directly links seniors (65+) with essential <br />community programs and resources provided by valued non-profit organizations, government partners, <br />and community stakeholders. Recognizing the challenges of economic stability and access to housing, <br />food, and financial assistance for seniors who prefer non-digital communication, this initiative aims to <br />foster a direct and supportive dialogue between community partners and senior residents. <br />8.B. - Page 4 of 48 <br />61