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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
Resolution 1-03
In Support Of Creating A 2-1-1 Information And Referral
Phone Number To Serve Santa Clara County Residents
And Visitors
WHEREAS, the Federal Communication Commission has designated 2-1-1 as
the national phone number for citizens wanting non-emergency information and referral
for social and welfare services, health and mental health services, housing and shelter
needs 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; and
WHEREAS, 2-1-1 serves as a critical link between the public and emergency
food, shelter, and other critical needs following major disasters, such as earthquakes,
floods, fire terrorism or war; and
WHEREAS, 37 centers in 18 U.S. states are already using 2-1-1 successfully and
meeting citizens' information and referral needs and it is projected to reach 50% of the
population by year 2005; and
WHEREAS, the California Association of Information and Referral Systems
(CAIRS) has petitioned the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to authorize
2-1-1 statewide and to define rules governing a system that is decentralized by county;
and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Santa Clara have organized a year-long effort under
the United Way Silicon Valley's leadership to plan and implement this program in Santa
Clara by January 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Silicon Valley 2-1-1 Project is seeking the advice, cooperation
and support of Santa Clara County and all 15 cities in the County, to bring this 2-1-1
project to all county residents;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Town of Los Hills,
agrees to support this program in concept, offering advice and cooperation to the 2-1-1
Steering Committee and the United Way Silicon Valley in devising a plan to implement
2-1-1 locally by January 2004.
DATED: January 16, 2003
By
Mayor
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