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<br />Alcala, Abigail <br />From:Daniel Diaz <6danielestrada@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, May <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:RE: Item 26; CCM 05/21/2024 <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />To the Members of the City Council, <br /> <br />Regarding item 26 on the agenda for tonight’s city council meeting, I would like to express my concern as a <br />citizen about the current emergency alert system plan. Specifically, the plan seems to lack a comprehensive <br />approach to informing residents during emergencies. This is a critical oversight that needs addressing. <br /> <br />The emergency alert system, as it stands, is essential because it integrates with all local television and radio <br />stations to relay alerts from the federal level to the local level. This setup ensures that residents are promptly <br />informed in case of an emergency. <br />However, the plan does not sufficiently address how information will be disseminated if internet and cell <br />services are unavailable. Given Santa Ana's aging infrastructure, which is prone to blackouts, it is vital to <br />incorporate multiple layers of communication to ensure all residents receive timely information. <br />This includes: <br />1. **Landline Services**: The city should strongly advocate against terminating landline services. Landlines <br />can serve as a reliable communication method when other systems fail. <br />2. **Local Media Coordination**: The City should coordinate with local media outlets based in Orange County <br />or radio stations in Santa Ana to become the official sources for emergency information. This would ensure <br />that, much like during the 1940s when residents tuned into 640 AM during a nuclear threat, there is a designated <br />channel for emergency updates. <br />3. **Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)**: The inclusion of WEA, which can send emergency alerts directly to <br />mobile devices, is crucial. These alerts can provide immediate information even if other communication <br />methods are compromised. <br />4. **Inclusivity of All Media Channels**: Recognize that not all residents have access to Channel 3 or are <br />subscribed to OC Alerts. Therefore, the plan must include strategies to reach everyone, regardless of their <br />access to specific channels or subscription services. <br /> <br />I urge the council to consider these points and edit the emergency alert system plan to address these key issues. <br />Ensuring that every resident is informed during an emergency, regardless of the state of modern communication <br />technology, is crucial for the safety and well-being of our community. <br /> <br />Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Daniel Diaz <br />Townsend/Raitt Neighborhood/Ward 2 Resident <br />1 <br />