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Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez Authors Resolution Recognizing February 11, 2011 as California 2-1-1 Day
Says 2-1-1 service is critical resource to connect people in need to services in their community
Sacramento, CA – The California State Assembly today presented a resolution, authored by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, which recognizes February 11, 2011 as statewide 2-1-1 Day.
The resolution was presented in recognition of the valuable service 2-1-1 provides to California residents. Speaker Perez issued the following statements in response:
The victims of the recession are the hardworkign men and women of California who are struggling to pay rent and mortgages, can't afford to put food on their table and owrry that their children will receive healthcare if they get sick.
"People in need of help in these tough economic times often don't know where to turn for help. Calling multiple numbers to find the information or service they need, can fell like looking for a needle in a haystack. 2-1-1 simplifies the process by giving people one number to call, to connect to literally hundreds of local services. I am proud to have authored the resolution honouring this important service," said Speaker Perez.
2-1-1 is an incredible resource for California residents. Trained specialists provide a confidential assessment and referral to local resources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 150 languages. 2-1-1 is a one-stop-shop to literally hundres of local services that are a lifeline for struggling families.
2-1-1's role in emergencies and disaster response is also a critical service to Californians. Relieving the burden on the 9-1-1 system, such as in the 2007 wildfires in San Diego, 2-1-1 offers one number for people affected by disaster to call for non-emergency information, such as confirming evacuation notices and finding local emergency shelters.
2-1-1 is an important source of information for government officials in identifying constituent needs, as 2-1-1 call centers track not only the number of calls they receive, but the reason people are calling. In 2010, more than 1.4 million Californians called 2-1-1.
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