Full Notification

Based on the events in the Napa/ American Canyon/ Vallejo region on Sunday, the Newark Police Department wants to remind our residents that during an emergency or wide spread disaster 911 should be restricted to life or death emergencies only.

Within Alameda County we have a county wide phone system created to provide information and assistance to our residents in both personal and community-wide disasters and emergencies, 2-1-1.

When disaster strikes, 2-1-1 will be there to connect you to information, relief and recovery resources; it will help you access essential information before, during, and after a natural disaster or terrorist attack, to answer your questions and provide a central place for updated information as conditions change. One call to 2-1-1 will connect you with a friendly voice and put you on the path to the information you need. A fire or earthquake is always a possibility in Alameda County or nearby areas. The system also is available to address public health issues like the bird flu, West Nile, vaccine shortages. These emergencies call for a central source of information where the public can turn to get or give help. 2-1-1 is that place for our community.
2-1-1 is a vital piece of the community safety infrastructure. 2-1-1 is a member of CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters). In the event of a regional disaster, 2-1-1 will be mobilized as a central source for information on relief and recovery resources.

Information available from 2-1-1 Before, During, and After a Disaster:
• Location of emergency shelters
• Which freeways, roads and bridges are closed
• Location and hours of disaster relief services
• Where to find food and water
• Where to find temporary housing
• How to access other government resources
• How to volunteer to help
• How to make a donation
• How to locate family and friends

2-1-1 is a toll-free phone number that provides free and confidential information and referrals to callers from Alameda County. You have access to hundreds of health and social services by simply dialing 2-1-1 (or 888-886-9660). Call to speak with a live call specialist 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Alameda County 2-1-1 is an initiative of Eden I&R, Inc - learn more online at www.211alamedacounty.org or www.edenir.org.