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May 21, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1076 respond to routine and catastrophic events, and maintain and restore the well -being of all residents. ACHIEVEMENT OBJECTIVE i SUCCESS Ask all public safety agencies in the County to assess training facility needs and develop a plan to meet those needs. PROGRESS ® Complete the National Incident Management report, assess the fire suppression response in the unincorporated areas, identify short comings and provide recommendations for improvement. UPDATED! ® Create a regional, redundant 911 Communications System. NEW! ® Assess school sites for adequate space /access /water supply for emergency and preparedness activities. ® Launch the special needs registry to assist citizens in their specific needs during crisis situations. Complete plan to include public safety message on Channel 22. Implement a disaster debris management plan to enhance our capabilities to facilitate the performance of county services during and after a debris - generating incident. Goal 3. Use resources wisely and responsibly by protecting assets, minimizing risk, creating partnerships and using technology to maximize the value of county investments expenditures and services. ACHIEVEMENT JOBJECTIVE SUCCESS Participate in continuing education opportunities for members of the Board of Commissioners to achieve competencies as needed. PROGRESS Institutionalize a joint school facilities planning and construction committee and collaborate with the school boards to develop cost - effective and comprehensive construction standards. Also consider alternative uses of school buildings after hours. Goal 4. Promote a fully engaged community with a shared understanding of its issues and challenges and working together to achieve its goals. ACHIEVEMENT IOBJECTIVE NEW! ® Educate citizens about county issues. I ® Improve public involvement in decision - making. i Goal 5. Ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity and access to education, health care, and economic prosperity and encourage citizens to fulfill their potential and contribute to their community. ACHIEVEMENT OBJECTIVE SUCCESS ° Use the new Community Needs Assessment to guide a collaborative community effort to consider the needs and issues raised by the Assessment. Progress and results will be monitored and refined over time, and the Board of Commissioners will review and update its desired outcomes at least annually.