Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters (CARD) is a coalition of community-based organizations serving seniors, people with disabilities, and others with special needs in Alameda County. In the times of disaster, our agencies act in concert to provide a coordinated response to the emergency needs of vulnerable residents in their communities. Our services include: disaster response plan training; non-structural hazard mitigation; cost recovery training; First Aid/CPR; training in SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management System); and much more.

CARD Courses
MONDAY, May 3, 2003, 8:30 – 11:30 am	Instructor	Cost
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) for Community Responders Having all nonprofits, community groups and businesses able to participate as partners in preparedness and response activities builds a strong and resilient community – where even the most vulnerable can survive and prosper. Join us and learn how this unique adaptation of SEMS (the Standardized Emergency Management System) closes gaps and empowers your community and professional emergency response efforts.	Ana-Marie Jones, Executive Director, CARD	*$75.00
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2003, 2:30 – 5:30 am
Planning for the Unthinkable: Everyone Survives Earthquakes, fires, floods and acts of terrorism are just a few of the disasters for which we must plan – while our budgets shrink and our communities grow larger and more diverse. This class offers government, community and private sector decision-makers an eye-opening look at planning myths, critical gaps in our infrastructure, and simple ways to build a more dynamic, inclusive response system to support California’s people and economy.	Ana-Marie Jones, Executive Director, CARD	*$75.00

To register for the CARD courses, please call 510-451-3140, or go to www.firstvictims.org