Bill > AB1069

This bill requires county welfare directors to establish memorandums of understanding with area agencies on aging (AAAs), independent living centers (ILCs), or Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) programs to ensure that older adults and persons with disabilities can access emergency shelters during disasters. The bill defines an emergency shelter as a temporary refuge facility for individuals displaced by emergencies, and it mandates that these local agencies coordinate to provide continuous services and support to vulnerable populations during evacuation events. The legislation builds upon existing emergency planning frameworks, specifically the State Emergency Plan, and aims to improve disaster response coordination for older and disabled individuals. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that implementing this bill creates additional costs for local agencies, the state will provide reimbursement according to established statutory procedures. By creating this new requirement, the bill seeks to enhance the protection and service continuity for older adults and people with disabilities during emergency situations.

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