Bell City Council
July 22, 2026

Transportation
Road and rail closures can disrupt
emergency access, supply chains, and
public transit. Long-term infrastructure
damage may require costly repairs and
rerouting.

Water & Wastewater
Systems
Accidents near pipelines or treatment
plants may cause service interruptions
or contamination. Delayed access for
utility crews can prolong outages and
increase health risks.
(3) Natural, Cultural and Historic Resources
Transportation accidents, whether involving vehicles, rail, or hazardous material spills, can pose serious threats to natural, cultural, and historical resources in the City of Bell. These incidents may result in direct physical damage, environmental contamination, or long-term degradation of sites that hold historical or cultural significance. (4) Risk Analysis
Transportation accidents in Bell represent a Moderate, constant hazard with potential impacts on life and property. Bell’s proximity to major transportation corridors such as Interstate 710 and railways used to move bulk goods increases its exposure to vehicular and freight-related accidents, while nearby aviation activity adds complexity to the risk profile. Historical incidents demonstrate an ongoing risk and the need for coordinated emergency response and mitigation planning.

Vulnerable populations, such as residents in high-density housing or areas with limited evacuation routes, should be prioritized in risk analysis. By integrating hazard identification, vulnerability assessment, and capability evaluation, Bell can strengthen its mitigation strategies 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 301
and enhance resilience to transportation-related emergencies. Understanding these risks supports the development of targeted mitigation strategies, resource allocation, and emergency response planning to reduce the overall impact of transportation accidents. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 302

F) UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE
i) Hazard Profile
Utility and Infrastructure failure is characterized by the disruption, degradation, or collapse of systems that are essential to public safety, economic stability, and daily life. These systems include, but are not limited to, electrical power grids, transportation networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and communication systems. Failures may be triggered by a variety of factors, including natural hazards (e.g., floods, earthquakes, extreme heat), cyber intrusions, equipment malfunctions, and human error. The cascading effects of such failures can significantly impair emergency response capabilities, disrupt critical services, and pose risks to public health and safety.

A Utility and Infrastructure failure hazard profile is a structured assessment that identifies, analyzes, and documents the risks associated with the failure of critical systems such as power, water, gas, telecommunications, transportation, and other essential services. This type of hazard profile is commonly used in emergency management, hazard mitigation planning, and resilience assessments.
(1) Duration
The duration of utility and infrastructure failures can vary significantly depending on several key factors, including the type of hazard involved, the resilience of the affected systems, and the level of preparedness of impacted facilities. Natural disasters such as tornadoes, floods, or earthquakes tend to cause longer-lasting disruptions compared to isolated technological failures. For example, widespread flooding may damage multiple utility components simultaneously, prolonging restoration efforts.

Infrastructure resilience plays a critical role in recovery time. Systems with underground utilities, reinforced structures, or backup power sources typically experience shorter outages and faster restoration. Additionally, facilities equipped with redundant systems, such as emergency generators, water storage tanks, or alternate communication networks, are better positioned to maintain operations during extended outages. These factors should be considered when assessing risk and prioritizing mitigation investments to enhance continuity of essential services. (2) Seasonality
The seasonality of utility and infrastructure failure in Bell is largely tied to environmental stressors rather than fixed seasonal patterns. Extreme heat events during summer months can strain the electrical grid, leading to rolling blackouts or power outages. Heavy rainfall events, typically occurring between late fall and early spring, increase the risk of flooding, which can damage water, wastewater, and energy systems. According to the Department of Energy’s State of California Energy Sector Risk Profile (2021), the greatest number of electric outages in 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 303
California between 2008 and 2017 occurred in December, underscoring that winter months can also present elevated risk. While earthquakes and technological failures can occur at any time of year, making them non-seasonal hazards, overall utility failures in Bell may be more likely during periods of high demand or environmental stress on energy and water systems, but remain a year-round concern due to the City’s dependence on regional networks. (3) Speed of Onset
The speed of onset for utility and infrastructure failures refers to how quickly a disruption unfolds and begins to impact essential systems and services, a factor that directly shapes preparedness measures, response time, and potential consequences. Failures are generally categorized as either sudden/immediate or gradual/delayed. Sudden onset failures occur within minutes or hours and often result from acute incidents such as transformer explosions, water main breaks triggered by seismic activity, or cyberattacks that disable communication networks.

These events require rapid response and can immediately compromise public safety and critical services.

In contrast, gradual onset failures develop over days, weeks, or longer periods, often due to cumulative stress or environmental degradation. Examples include infrastructure deterioration caused by prolonged flooding, water contamination from slow chemical seepage, or grid instability resulting from sustained heat stress. These slower-developing threats may be harder to detect early but can lead to widespread and long-lasting impacts if not addressed proactively.

For Bell, where critical systems are tied to regional utilities, understanding speed of onset is essential for tailoring mitigation actions, prioritizing resources, and strengthening community preparedness.
(4) Location
The potential for utility and infrastructure failure in the City of Bell is widespread, as these systems extend across all neighborhoods and serve the entire population. However, the risk is not distributed evenly. Bell is highly dependent on regional providers, Southern California Edison (electricity), SoCalGas (natural gas), AT&T and other carriers (telecommunications), and regional water and wastewater agencies, meaning that outages originating outside of City boundaries can cascade into local service disruptions.

Within the City, above-ground power and telecommunications lines are vulnerable to damage from high winds, traffic accidents, or localized fires. The Los Angeles River corridor and adjacent floodplain pose additional risks, as substations, pump stations, and wastewater facilities located in or near flood-prone areas may be exposed to inundation during severe storm events. Major utility corridors also follow transportation routes such as Interstate 710 and Gage Avenue, creating points of concentration where an accident or natural hazard could impact multiple systems at once.
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Although most utility interruptions in Bell are small and localized, such as a single transformer outage or water main break, larger, regional events can affect thousands of residents and critical facilities simultaneously. This interconnectedness means that the entire City is considered at risk from utility and infrastructure failures.
ii)Magnitude
In the City of Bell, utility and infrastructure failures most commonly affect electricity, water, natural gas, and telecommunications, all of which are supplied by regional providers such as Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, AT&T, and local water and wastewater agencies. Because Bell is a small, densely developed community in Southeast Los Angeles County, outages can quickly affect a large number of households and businesses concentrated in a relatively small area.

The impacts of utility interruptions are magnified by Bell’s environmental conditions. Extreme heat, which occurs regularly in summer and fall, presents the most significant threat. Power outages during high temperatures can quickly render homes, especially multifamily housing units, dangerously hot. Vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, disabled individuals, and those without access to transportation, face heightened health and safety risks under these conditions. While cold weather is less of a concern in Bell, even moderate temperature drops can be dangerous for residents who depend on electric heating.

Severe or prolonged utility failures also disrupt critical systems. Fire suppression, medical, and security systems may be compromised if backup power is unavailable or exhausted. Individuals who rely on electrically powered medical equipment are particularly at risk during extended outages. Utility failures can further impede first responders, particularly when telecommunications and wireless services are disrupted.

Finally, the economic impact of outages in Bell is significant. Many residents and businesses depend on reliable internet and telecommunications, and interruptions can disrupt commerce, municipal operations, and the growing number of employees working remotely. In a community where residents rely on regional infrastructure with limited redundancy, utility failures can rapidly escalate from neighborhood-scale inconvenience to citywide public health and economic emergencies.
iii) Extent
Utility and infrastructure failures in Bell encompass any disruption to the operational capacity of lifeline systems such as electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater, and telecommunications.

These disruptions, often termed outages, can result from natural hazards like earthquakes, extreme heat, and flooding, as well as technological causes such as equipment malfunction, cyberattacks, or accidents damaging above-ground lines or underground mains. While most failures are localized and short in duration, larger-scale events can impair multiple systems 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 305
simultaneously, creating cascading effects across the City. Table 91 outlines the primary types of utility and infrastructure failures relevant to Bell.

Table 91. Types of Utility Failures

TYPE OF FAILURE DESCRIPTION POTENTIAL FAILURES
Energy
Disruption to the
generation, transmission,
and distribution of power
Power outages, blackouts,
equipment failure, and
transformer damage
Water and
Wastewater
Compromise of drinking
water and sewer systems
Water main breaks,
contamination of the water
supply, sewer overflows, and
dam or levee failures
Natural Gas Disruption of fuel supply
and distribution
Gas line rupture, explosion, loss of
service to homes and businesses
Telecommunications
Disruption of
communication networks
and information systems
Internet and phone service
outages, fiber or cell tower
damage, cyberattacks
iv) Past Occurrences
Documented records of utility and infrastructure failures specific to the City of Bell are limited; however, the City is fully dependent on regional providers such as Southern California Edison (SCE) for electricity, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for natural gas, AT&T and other carriers for telecommunications, and regional agencies for water and wastewater services. As a result, Bell is routinely affected by outages and disruptions reported across the greater Los Angeles region.
• Electricity: Bell is served by Southern California Edison (SCE). On January 9, 2023, a traffic collision at Eastern Ave. and Florence Ave. in neighboring Bell Gardens caused a localized power outage that also impacted portions of Bell, with service being restored after several hours. At the regional level, SCE’s 2024 Reliability Report documented an average of one sustained outage per customer per year, with a cumulative duration of approximately 158 minutes, providing a benchmark for Bell’s baseline exposure. • Water and Wastewater: Bell’s water service is fragmented among several retail purveyors, including Golden State Water, California Water Company, Maywood Mutual Water Company, and Tract 180/349 Water Companies. Planned shutdowns and emergency repairs occur periodically; for example, in the summer of 2023, Maywood Mutual issued a public “Water Shutdown Notice – Metropolitan Water District” related to wholesale infrastructure work. While Bell-specific outage counts are not aggregated 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 306
publicly, Los Angeles County agencies report frequent water main breaks regionwide, suggesting that similar interruptions occur in Bell.
• Natural Gas: SoCalGas provides natural gas service to Bell. While no major Bell-specific outages have been documented recently, SoCalGas filings with the California Public Utilities Commission highlight regional risks. The Summer Reliability 2024 Daily Stochastic Mass Balance analysis found that under extreme heat or major pipeline disruptions, system-wide curtailments could be necessary to balance demand and supply. Although rare, such curtailments would cascade to all customers, including residents, businesses, and critical facilities in Bell. • Telecommunications: Providers such as AT&T, Spectrum, and Frontier serve Bell. While no major city-specific service outages have been documented in public archives, CPUC records confirm that large communication outages have occurred statewide in recent years, typically caused by fiber cuts, equipment failures, or extreme weather. Given Bell’s dependence on regional networks, such disruptions would impact residents and emergency response alike.

Frequency
Although most utility interruptions in Bell last only a few hours, major hazard events such as earthquakes, extreme heat, or severe storms have the potential to create cascading failures across multiple lifeline systems and prolong outages for days. Localized incidents such as water main breaks and telecommunications outages are less well documented in public reporting but have been noted in municipal service calls and emergency operations. Together, these records confirm that utility and infrastructure failures are a recurring hazard for Bell, with the potential for widespread consequences during major regional disasters. v)Future Probability
Utility failures in Bell are expected to continue on a recurring basis, with variability depending on the system and hazard trigger. Electricity outages are the most common, with SCE data suggesting that customers experience at least one sustained outage annually, typically lasting several hours. Water service interruptions from main breaks or planned shutdowns are also regular events across the Los Angeles basin, and it is reasonable to expect Bell residents to experience similar events. Telecommunications outages occur less frequently but can affect thousands of customers simultaneously when regional fiber or switching equipment fails.

Natural gas outages are uncommon, but CPUC oversight of SoCalGas highlights the potential for curtailments during extreme heat events or infrastructure disruptions. While such curtailments are not expected every year, they remain a credible risk given Southern California’s heavy reliance on natural gas for residential and commercial use.

Overall, the probability of future occurrences of utility and infrastructure failure in the City of Bell is considered Highly Likely. Most utility failures are anticipated to be relatively minor and short in duration, although the possibility of prolonged and widespread failures remains a 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 307
possibility. Additionally, the 2030 Bell Comprehensive General Plan indicates that the City’s infrastructure is aging and likely at or beyond capacity. In particular, the plan states that the majority of the water and sewer lines were designed to serve much lower development densities.
vi) Secondary Hazards
Secondary hazards from utility and infrastructure failures are indirect or cascading effects that occur when critical systems, like power, water, transportation, or communications, fail during or after a disaster. These hazards can significantly amplify the impact of the primary event. Table 92 describes some of the potential secondary hazards of utility and infrastructure failure.

Table 92. Secondary Hazards of Utility and Infrastructure Failures

SECONDARY

HAZARDS DESCRIPTION
Extreme Heat Health
Impacts
Power outages during heat waves disable air conditioning, creating unsafe indoor temperatures. Vulnerable
populations face increased risk of heat illness or death.

Public Health
Emergencies
Loss of potable water, wastewater service, or refrigeration can lead to contamination, sanitation issues, or spoiled food/medicine.

Fire Ignition Downed power lines or electrical surges during utility failures can ignite wildfires or structure fires.

Transportation
Disruption
Power outages disable traffic signals, rail crossings, and street lighting, increasing accident risk.

Economic Disruption
Internet and telecommunications outages halt business
operations, disrupt supply chains, and affect remote
workers.

Hazardous Materials
Incidents
Utility disruptions at industrial or commercial facilities can disable safety systems or cause releases.
vii) Vulnerability & Impact Assessment
(1) People
Utility and infrastructure failures can impact all residents of Bell, but certain populations are disproportionately vulnerable due to age, health status, mobility, and other factors. These vulnerabilities are especially pronounced during hazard events that coincide with power or water outages, such as extreme heat, flooding, or earthquakes. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 308
Based on Public Survey #1, City of Bell residents are more concerned about utility and infrastructure failures and their impact from all of the mad-made hazards. Utility and infrastructure failures can affect all residents of Bell, but certain populations are disproportionately vulnerable due to age, health status, income, language, or mobility. These vulnerabilities are especially pronounced when outages coincide with hazard events such as extreme heat, flooding, or earthquakes.

Children and families represent a significant at-risk population in Bell, with 26.7% of residents under the age of 18. Young children are sensitive to indoor temperature extremes and may be affected by the loss of refrigeration, ventilation, or communications during prolonged outages.

Older adults are also vulnerable. Approximately 11.2% of Bell’s population is age 65 or older, including 4.3% aged 75 and above. Seniors face heightened risks during outages that disable cooling systems in extreme heat or that interrupt electrically powered medical devices. Among seniors in Bell, about 22% report an ambulatory disability, which complicates evacuation and access to cooling or medical facilities when services are disrupted.

Low-income households are at elevated risk during outages because they often lack resources for backup systems, alternative sheltering, or transportation. In Bell, 22.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, and many live in multifamily housing where high occupancy and limited ventilation can quickly create unsafe indoor conditions during extended outages.

Taken together, these figures highlight that while utility failures can disrupt the entire community, specific groups which include children, older adults, people with disabilities, lowincome households, and those with medical dependencies, bear a disproportionate burden.

Because these vulnerabilities often overlap, utility and infrastructure failures. (2) Structure and Systems
Most structures in Bell are vulnerable to utility and infrastructure failures because they depend on continuous electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications to remain safe and functional.

Residential buildings, particularly multifamily housing units that are common in Bell, can quickly become unsafe during extended outages as indoor temperatures rise during extreme heat or refrigeration and ventilation systems fail. Commercial and industrial buildings are also susceptible, with utility interruptions halting operations, damaging equipment, and causing economic losses. Older housing stock and small businesses may be more vulnerable if they lack modern insulation, redundant systems, or backup power.

Critical Facilities
All critical facilities in the City of Bell are vulnerable to utility and infrastructure service interruptions, creating significant operational risks during hazard events. Maintaining continuous functionality of these facilities is essential for safeguarding public health, safety, and emergency response capabilities. Because Bell relies on regional providers for electricity, water, 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 309
gas, and telecommunications, disruptions originating outside City boundaries can cascade into local facilities without warning.

Power outages can disrupt essential services and compromise life-safety systems, reducing the ability of emergency agencies to serve the community during critical events. Natural gas or water service interruptions may further limit facility operations, from emergency sheltering and cooling centers to firefighting capacity and hospital functions. Facilities most affected include hospitals and healthcare centers, the City’s emergency operations center (EOC), fire and police stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, traffic management systems, public shelters, and communications infrastructure such as 911 dispatch. Ensuring these facilities have redundant systems, such as backup generators, stored water supplies, or alternate communication networks, is vital to sustaining operations during outages.

These vulnerabilities are magnified by the interdependent nature of critical infrastructure. An electrical grid failure can trigger cascading disruptions in telecommunications, water distribution, fuel supply, and transportation networks. In a dense urban community like Bell, such cascading effects can quickly escalate from localized service loss to a citywide public safety emergency. Utility and infrastructure failures can disrupt multiple FEMA Community Lifelines, which are essential services that enable the continuous operation of critical government and private sector functions. Table 93 details the potential vulnerabilities of community lifelines to utility and infrastructure failure.

Table 93. Potential Vulnerabilities of Community Lifelines to Utility and Infrastructure Failure

LIFELINE FEMA ICON DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT
Communications
The interruption of utilities and
infrastructure may directly impact this
lifeline. Restoring communications
services swiftly is critical for the
functioning of all other community
aspects.

Energy (Power & Fuel)
The interruption of utilities and
infrastructure may directly impact this
lifeline. Restoring energy services swiftly
is critical for the functioning of all other
community aspects.

Food, Hydration, Shelter
Residential and commercial buildings
depend on utilities for lighting, heating,
cooling, and running essential
appliances. Extended interruptions can
make buildings uninhabitable, leading
to displacement.
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LIFELINE FEMA ICON DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT
Hazardous Materials
Utility and infrastructure failures can
significantly increase the risks
associated with hazardous materials
(hazmat), both in terms of containment
and emergency response.

Health & Medical
Hospitals and healthcare facilities rely
heavily on utilities. Power outages can
affect medical equipment, refrigeration
of medicines, and comfort of patients.

Backup systems are crucial for
maintaining healthcare operations
during interruptions.

Safety & Security
Utility disruptions can compromise
safety systems, street lighting, and
security alarms, increasing risks for
accidents and crime. Emergency
services must adapt to these
challenges, ensuring public safety in the
absence of regular utilities.

Transportation
Traffic control systems, public transit,
and fuel stations rely on utilities.

Disruptions can lead to traffic
congestions, accidents, and hinder the
mobility of residents and emergency
responders.

Water & Wastewater
Systems
The interruption of utilities and
infrastructure may directly impact this
lifeline. Restoring water services swiftly is
critical for the functioning of all other
community aspects.
(3) Natural, Cultural Historical Resources
Power outages, water system disruptions, and transportation breakdowns can have serious consequences for the preservation and accessibility of natural, cultural, and historical resources in Bell, California. These resources, which include parks, historic buildings, archaeological sites, and culturally significant landscapes, are often dependent on functioning infrastructure for protection, maintenance, and public engagement. When infrastructure systems fail, these assets become vulnerable to environmental degradation, vandalism, and neglect. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 311
(4) Risk Analysis
Utility and infrastructure failures, whether resulting from natural hazards or technological disruptions, represent a Moderate risk to the safety, health, and economic stability of the City of Bell. Although large-scale outages are relatively infrequent, even short-duration interruptions can have substantial and widespread consequences. These impacts are particularly severe for vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure, where the absence of electricity can quickly escalate into a public health and safety emergency
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G) HAZARD VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
i) Methodology
Prioritizing hazards plays a crucial role in helping communities establish objectives and mitigation strategies based on their vulnerabilities. The City of Bell employed the Risk Factor methodology, as described below, to assess and rank hazards according to their threat levels.

This ranking is an established system that has been utilized by other FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans, including ones active for other communities in the Los Angeles area.

The Risk Factor methodology utilized in this plan generates numerical values that facilitate the comparison of identified hazards. These values reflect the relative risk posed by each hazard, with higher values indicating a greater level of hazard risk. These values are determined by attributing varying degrees of risk to five categories for each hazard: probability, impact, spatial extent, warning time, and duration. Each degree of risk within these categories is assigned a value ranging from 1 to 4, accompanied by a corresponding weighting factor. To calculate the overall risk factor for a particular hazard, one must multiply the assigned value for each risk category by its respective weighting factor and add then add the sum of all five values. The summation of these values across all five categories yields the final Risk Factor value, as illustrated in Figure 58.

Figure 9. Risk Factor Formula
Table 94 provides the descriptions that were utilized by the HMPT to assist with rating hazards through the Risk Factor methodology.

Table 94. Risk Factor Index Ratings Matrix
RATING
1 2 3 4
Probability
(unlikely) – Less
than a 1%
annual chance
(possible) –
Between 1-

49.9% annual
chance
(likely) –
Between 50-90%
annual chance
(highly likely) –
greater than
90% annual
chance
Impact
(Minor) – Very
few injuries, if
any. Only
minor property
(Limited) –
Some injuries,
no fatalities.

Multiple
(Critical) –
Widespread
injuries, some of
which may be
(Catastrophic)
– Extensive
injuries, many
of which may
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RATING
1 2 3 4
damage and
minimal
disruption to
quality of life.

Minimal
disruption to
critical
facilities.
reports of
property
damage,
including to
critical
facilities.

Occasionally,
buildings may
be destroyed.

Disruptions to
essential
functions
expected to
last fewer than
24 hours.
severe. Some
fatalities may
occur. Possible
Mass Casualty
Incident (MCI).

Significant
damage to
property,
including
critical facilities,
which may
disrupt essential
functions for
multiple days.
be severe.

Fatalities
expected,
Mass Casualty
Incident (MCI)
likely.

Widespread
damage to
property,
including
critical facilities
is likely. Some
structures may
be destroyed,
and disruptions
to essential
functions may
last a week or
longer.

Extent
(Negligible) –
Less than 1% of
the planning
area affected
(Small) –
between 1-

10.9% of the
planning area
affected
(Moderate) –
Between 11-25%
of the planning
area affected
(Widespread) –
More than 25%
of the planning
area affected
Warning
Time
(Ample) –
Warning time is
greater than 36
hours.
(advanced) –
Warning time is
between 6-36
hours.
(short) –
Warning time is
between 30
minutes and 6
hours.
(minimal or
none) – Warning
time is less than
30 minutes, if
any.

Duration
(brief) – Hazard
typically
present for
fewer than 2
hours
(extended) –
Hazard
typically
present
between 2-24
hours
(prolonged) –
Hazard typically
present
between 24 – 48
hours
(sustained) –
Hazard typically
present for more
than 48 hours
ii)Ranking Results
Using the methodology described above, the following table lists the Risk Factor calculated for each of the 18 potential hazards identified in the 2026 update. Hazards identified as High risk have risk factors greater than 2.5. Risk Factors ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 are considered Moderate 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 314
risk hazards. Hazards with Risk Factors less than 2.0 are considered Low risk. According to the default weighting scheme applied, the highest possible RF value is 4.0. It is important to remember that these scores are a relative, and a hazard with a low Risk Factor does not mean that the hazard should be taken lightly. Similarly, Risk Factor scores are generalizations used for planning purposes and cannot account for every individual possibility, extreme instances of hazards with low Risk Factors could exceed the conditions described in this plan, and minor instances of hazards with high risk factors like earthquakes may occur. A summary of the risk results for the City of Bell is described in Table 95.

Table 95. Risk Results
HAZARD

0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 OVERALL
RISK

PROBABILITY IMPACT FACTOR SPATIAL
EXTENT

WARNING

TIME DURATION
Natural Hazards
Dam and
Levee Failure 1 4 4 4 2 2.9
Drought/Water
Shortage 3 1 4 1 4 2.5
Earthquakes
and Landslides 1 4 4 4 1 2.8
Extreme
Temperatures 4 3 4 1 4 3.4
Fires – Urban
and Wild 4 1 1 4 2 2.3
Flooding 1 1 2 2 1 1.3
Land
Subsidence,
Karsts, and
Sinkholes
1 1 1 3 4 1.5
Sea Level Rise 1 1 1 1 4 1.3
Severe
Thunderstorms 3 1 2 4 1 2.1
Tornadoes 1 3 2 3 1 2
Tsunamis 1 1 1 3 2 1.3
Windstorms 4 1 4 2 2 2.7
Human Caused Hazards
Cyber Attacks 2 2 1 4 1 1.9
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HAZARD

0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 OVERALL
RISK

PROBABILITY IMPACT FACTOR SPATIAL
EXTENT

WARNING

TIME DURATION
Hazardous
Materials
Releases
4 1 1 4 2 2.3
Civic Unrest 2 1 2 3 2 1.8
Pandemic /
Epidemic 2 3 4 1 4 2.8
Transportation
Accidents 4 1 1 4 1 2.2
Utility and
Infrastructure
Failure
4 1 2 4 2 2.5
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7)MITIGATION STRATEGY

A) INTRODUCTION
The Mitigation Strategy is a comprehensive guide for future hazard mitigation policies, projects, and administration within the City of Bell. It directly reflects the consensus of the City of Bell HMPT and incorporates findings from the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. The HMPT’s Mitigation Strategy includes Mitigation Goals, which are the overarching aspirations of the City of Bell relating to hazard mitigation. These goals reflect core drivers behind the City’s efforts to develop a hazard mitigation plan for the community. The goals are purposefully crafted to be straightforward and easy to understand by all community members. From these goals, the HMPT produced Mitigation Actions, which are specific and actionable “stepping stones” that progress the community along the path towards achieving the mitigation goals. The mitigation actions make up a “menu” of projects for future implementation or grant funding applications.

B) GOALS
The City of Bell HMPT has identified the following four Mitigation Goals. Since this is the first iteration of the LMHP, the mitigation goals are new and have not changed. • Goal 1: Protect lives and reduce injuries.
• Goal 2: Support economic stability, recovery, and maintain community continuity and social connection.
• Goal 3: Minimize property and infrastructure damages, downtime, and accelerate recovery.
• Goal 4: Promote public awareness of hazard mitigation through outreach and education.

C) MITIGATION ACTIONS
The mitigation actions are a list of activities in which City agencies and the larger community can be engaged to reduce risk to hazards. Mitigation actions were identified by the planning team that were actionable, realistic, and aligned with other existing City initiatives identified within the newly updated General Plan. The actions identified within the LHMP are the practical steps necessary to move the City forward toward a more resilient future. See Table 96 for the mitigation actions and rankings. The mitigation actions are organized within the following matrix, which lists all the multi-hazard and hazard-specific action items included in the mitigation plan. Data collection and research and the public participation process resulted in the development of the action items. The matrix includes the following information for each action item:
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Action Number: Each action is assigned a number for organization and convenience.

Mitigation Action Description: This is the description of the mitigation action. Actions descriptions are intended to be actionable and specific.

Hazard(s): For each mitigation action, the hazard(s) that are being addressed are listed. Some hazards are considered “multi-hazard” because the action, when implemented, is designed to mitigate impacts of all disasters profiled in this plan. Other mitigation actions are specific to individual hazards.

Plan Goals Address: The plan goals addressed by each action item are included to monitor and evaluate how well the mitigation plan is achieving its goals once implementation begins. Each action is linked to one more of the Plan goals:
• Protect lives and reduce injuries – actions linked to this goal are intended to mitigate hazards by directly reducing the number of injuries and fatalities resulting from hazards • Support stability, continuity, and connectivity – actions linked to this goal are intended to mitigate economic and social disruption caused by hazards • Minimize property and infrastructure damage – actions linked to this goal are intended to mitigate hazards by directly reducing the likelihood and/or extent of damage to structures from hazards
• Promote public awareness – actions linked to this goal are intended to mitigate the impacts of hazards by promoting and expanding public awareness of hazards, including the risks associated with these hazards and actions that can be taken by residents to reduce the impacts of them
Potential Funding Sources: The action items can be funded through a variety of sources, possibly including operating budget/general fund, development fees, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), other Grants, private funding, Capital Improvement Plan, and other funding opportunities.

Responsible Department: The Mitigation Actions Matrix assigns primary responsibility for each of the action items. The hierarchies of the assignments vary some are positions, other departments, and other committees. No matter, the primary responsibility for implementing the action items falls to the entity shown as the “Responsible Department”. The coordinating organization is the agency with regulatory responsibility to address hazards, or that is willing and able to organize resources, find appropriate funding, or oversee activity implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Coordinating organizations may include local, county, or regional agencies that are capable of or responsible for implementing activities and programs.

Status: FEMA’s guidance for local mitigation plans requires a status update. Since this is the City of Bell’s first hazard mitigation plan, all mitigation actions have a status of “New Action.” As future updates to the plan are made, these statuses may change. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 318
Cost: When considering how to best estimate the cost of each mitigation action, the HMPT decided to utilize four different cost ranges. The use of cost ranges comes with several benefits.

First, the HMPT still had the opportunity to thoughtfully consider the expenses that might be necessary for each action; this is an important exercise because the HMPT needs to understand the general fiscal resources required. Second, ranges help avoid the risk of misleading estimates—specific figures can give the false impression that project costs are already determined or guaranteed. Third, cost ranges are more stable than specific figures over longer periods of time. Changing economic conditions can quickly result in specific estimates no longer being accurate, while ranges afford the HMPT margin to account for changing conditions.

Fourth, consistent cost ranges allow for easier comparison across projects, which helps the HMPT prioritize and evaluate mitigation actions. The ranges used in this plan are:
• $ - under $10,000
• $$ - $10,000 - $100,000
• $$$ - $100,001 - $1,000,000
• $$$$ - over $1,000,000
Priority: The priority of each of the mitigation action items is ranked either Low, Medium, or High. In planning team meetings, HMPT discussed a range of different possibilities to prioritize mitigation actions. Considerations included using prioritization based on the number of supportive responses received in public surveys, prioritization based on anticipated cost, and prioritization based on expected completion. However, each of these options had shortfalls, and the HMPT ultimately decided to prioritize actions based on three simple outcomes: 1) would the proposed action(s) reasonably save lives, 2) reduce property damage, and 3) reduce the need for response actions. This prioritization allows HMPT members to quickly compare actions based on a qualitative assessment of the anticipated benefits of actions. The prioritization of each action was determined as a group between the two HMPT meetings in January and March.

The qualitative criteria used to categorize the priority of each action are:

High Priority:
• Saves lives, AND either reduces property damage or reduces the need for response actions
Medium Priority:
• Saves lives, but does not reduce property damage or the need for response actions, OR • Does not save lives, but reduces property damage and reduces the need for response actions
Low Priority:
• Doesn’t save lives or reduce response actions, but reduces property damage, OR 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 319
• Does not save lives or reduce property damage, but reduces the need for response actions
Timeline: The HMPT considered the likely timelines that would be associated with each action.

Estimates for most actions are within 5 years, however some actions are more substantial and may take longer than 5 years. Additionally, the nature of some actions means that they do not have a set end date; rather, some mitigation actions, like those pertaining to education and outreach, are designed to continue as long as community and political support exists. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 320
Table 96. 2026 City of Bell Mitigation Actions
ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Multi-Hazard Actions (MH)
MH-1
Integrate the goals and action items
from the City of Bell Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan into existing
regulatory documents and
programs, where appropriate.

Multi-Hazard
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity

HMGP, BRIC,
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
New
Action $ H 2-5 Years
MH-2
Identify and pursue funding
opportunities to develop and
implement mitigation activities.

Multi-Hazards
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ H Continuous and routine
MH-3
Identify, improve, and sustain
collaborative programs focusing on
the real estate and insurance
industries, public and private sector
organizations, and individuals to
avoid activity that increases risk to
natural hazards.

Multi-Hazard
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage; Support
stability,
continuity, and
connectivity

HMGP, BRIC,
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
MH-4
Develop inventories of at-risk
buildings and infrastructure and
prioritize mitigation projects.

Multi-Hazard
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage; Support
stability,
continuity, and
connectivity

HMGP, BRIC,
CDBG,
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office, IT (GIS),
Public Works
New
Action $ H 1-2 Years
MH-5
Strengthen emergency services
preparedness and response by
linking emergency services with
natural hazard mitigation programs
Multi-Hazard Protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund, HMGP,
BRIC
City
Manager’s
Office, Police
Department
New
Action $$ H 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
and enhancing public education on
a regional scale.

MH-6
Develop, enhance, and implement
education programs aimed at
mitigating natural hazards, and
reducing the risk to citizens, public
agencies, private property owners,
businesses, and schools.

Multi-Hazard Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP
Community
Services
New
Action $ M 1-2 years
MH-7 Install and Improve back-up power
in critical facilities. Multi-Hazards
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, HMGP,
BRIC
Public Works New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
MH-8
Promote public education to
increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation.

Multi-Hazards Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP
Community
Services
New
Action $ M 1-2 years
MH-9
Promote business mitigation
awareness to increase knowledge
of public facilities managers.

Multi-Hazard Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP
Public Works,
Community
Development
New
Action $ M 1-2 years
MH-10
Engage the private sector to
contribute to disaster preparedness
and loss reduction at the local level.

Multi-Hazard
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, HMGP,
BRIC
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
New
Action $ M 2-5 years
MH-11
Partner with other organizations and
agencies in the community to
identify grant programs and
foundations that may support
mitigation activities.

Multi-Hazard
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
MH-12
Educate the public about
emergency sheltering and
evacuation procedures.

Multi-Hazards Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP
Public Works,
Police
Department,
Community
Services
New
Action $ M Continuous and routine
MH-13 Educate the public about hazards
prevalent to their area. Multi-Hazard
Promote public
awareness;
protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund, HMGP
Community
Services, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
New
Action $ M Continuous and routine
MH-14
Hold a City-sponsored hazard
mitigation seminar for the
community residents.

Multi-Hazard
Promote public
awareness;
protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund, HMGP
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Services
New
Action $ M 5 Years
MH-15
Provide schools with seasonal
disaster preparedness literature for
students to take home to their
families.

Multi-Hazard
Promote public
awareness;
protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund, HMGP
Community
Services
New
Action $ M 1 Year
MH-16
Hold workshops about hazard
mitigation and family disaster
planning with the boys’ and girls’
clubs, scouting organizations,
churches, PTA, Red Cross Youth
Corps, VOAD, Chamber of
Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and
Lions Club. The City maintain
ongoing relationships with VOAD,
Red Cross, and the Department of
Health.

Multi-Hazard
Promote public
awareness;
protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund,
volunteer
labor and
resources,
HMGP
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Services, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
New
Action $ M 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
MH-17
Train in-house shelter staff to work as
a shelter team with courses
including the American Red Cross’s
Introduction to Disasters, Shelter
Operations, Mass Care and
Donations Management.

Multi-Hazard
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund,
volunteer
labor and
resources
Community
Services, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
New
Action $$ M 5 Years
MH-18
Identify and prioritize needs for
additional shelter supplies to include
but not limited to additional cots,
blankets, and shelter kits.

Multi-Hazard
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund
Public Works,
Community
Services
New
Action $ M 5 Years
MH-19
Develop and present guidance
from the American Red Cross to
homeowner associations, Parent
Teacher Associations, the Boards of
Education, Chamber of
Commerce’s etc. to educate on
shelter in-place procedures.

Multi-Hazard
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Public Awareness
General
Fund,
volunteer
labor and
resources,
HMGP
Community
Services, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
New
Action $ M 1 Year
MH-20
Develop and promote a
communications plan to recruit and
train more volunteers for sheltering
assistance.

Multi-Hazard
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund,
volunteer
labor and
resources
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Services
New
Action $ L 5 Years
MH-21
Work with the American Red Cross
to hold work sessions to share
information about local shelters,
including the site of each shelter,
how many people it can house and
feed, if it has back-up available on
site, completed site survey forms
Multi-Hazards
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund,
volunteer
labor and
resources
and
donations
Community
Services
New
Action $ M 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
and types of resources that they
have or that all they need.

MH-22
Conduct annual disaster exercises
with local law enforcement
emergency managers, City, and
county officials, the LEPC and other
disaster response agencies.

Multi-Hazards
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund
Public Works,
Community
Services, City
Manager’s
Office, Police
Department
New
Action $ M 5 Years
MH-23
Determine what kinds of minor
repairs and temporary protection
activities (e.g., temporary roofing,
protect against loss of life/injury,
shoring, protect contents) can be
done in the immediate aftermath of
a disaster.

Multi-Hazard
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund
Public Works,
Community
Services, City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ H More than 5 Years
MH-24
Enhance City response capabilities
to improve outcomes for
populations with access and
functional needs and other
identified at-risk populations and
communities.

Multi-Hazards
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund
Public Works,
Community
Services
New
Action $ H More than 5 Years
Extreme Temperatures Mitigation Actions (EXT)
EXT-1
Increase the number of native trees
planted around buildings to shade
parking lots and along major streets.

Extreme Temps
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, BRIC,
USDA Urban
and
Community
Forestry
Grant,
HMGP
Public Works New
Action $$$ H 3 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
EXT-2
Implement warning or cooling
centers for community members to
gather at during an event.

Extreme
Temperatures
Protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund
Community
Services
New
Action $$ M 5 Years
Earthquake Mitigation Actions (EQ)
EQ-1
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses what to do during and
after an earthquake.

Earthquakes Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP
Community
Services
New
Action $$ M 3-5 Years
EQ-2 Develop an earthquake evacuation
plan for community members. Earthquakes Protect lives and reduce injuries General
Fund
Community
Services,
Public Works,
Public Safety
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
Wildfire Mitigation Actions (WF)
WF-1
Support the construction or retrofit of
non-combustible materials for
homes, businesses, and schools.

Wildfire
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, HMGP,

BRIC, CDBG
Community
Development
New
Action $$ H
1-3 years to
implement,
continuous
and
ongoing
WF-2
Installing external, structure-specific
water hydration systems (sprinklers);
dedicated power sources; and
dedicated cisterns on public
buildings.

Wildfire
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, HMGP,

BRIC, CDBG
Public Works,
in
coordination
with the LA
County Fire
Department
New
Action $$$ M More than
5 Years
WF-3 Replace flammable vegetation with
less flammable species. Wildfire
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
Urban Forest
Manageme
nt Program
at Cal Fire,
General
Public Works New
Action $$ L 1-3 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Fund, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
Fund
WF-4
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how to safely dispose of
flammable materials, create
defensible space around buildings,
maintain smoke detectors, etc.

Wildfire
Minimize property
and infrastructure
development;
Promote public
awareness
Urban Forest
Manageme
nt Program
at Cal Fire,
General
Fund, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
Fund, HMGP
Fire
Department,
Public Works
New
Action $$ M More than
5 Years
Windstorms Mitigation Actions (WS)
WS-1
Support establishing standards for all
utilities regarding tree pruning
around lines and pole maintenance.

Wildfire
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund, BRIC,
HMGP
Public Works New
Action $ M 1-3 Years
WS-2
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how to safely secure like
windows, roof mounted heating,
ventilation, air conditioners, improve
roof coverings, and other features.

Wildfire Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP
Public Works,
Community
Development
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
WS-3
Support including measures like
structural bracing, shutters, and
laminated glass in windowpanes in
building designs to minimize
damage.

Wildfire
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, Bell
Community
Housing
Authority
Funds,
Public Works,
Community
Development
New
Action $ M 1-3 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Special
Funds,
HMGP,
CDBG
Severe Thunderstorms Mitigation Actions (ST)
ST-1
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how to stay safe in a
storm and mitigate impacts on
property.

Severe T-Storms
Promote public
awareness;
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, HMGP
Community
Services, City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ H More than
5 Years
ST-2
Implement community shelters so
community members can gather
during events to avoid harm.

Severe T-Storms Protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund,
Strategic
Growth
Council
Funds
Community
Services, City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
Drought and Water Shortages Mitigation Actions (DWS)
DWS-1
Support the construction or retrofit of
drought resilient landscaping (like
planting native vegetation or
xeriscaping).

Drought and
Water Shortage
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund, CDBG,
HMGP,
Measure W
Funding (LA
County
Property Tax
Assessment)
Public Works New
Action $ M More than 5 Years
DWS-2
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools and
businesses how to use less water.

Drought and
Water Shortage
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund, HMGP,
Measure W
Public Works,
Community
Development
New
Action $$ L More than
5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Funding (LA
County
Property Tax
Assessment)
DWS-3
Support the construction of rain
capture systems and reclaimed
water usage.

Drought and
Water Shortage
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund,
Measure W
Funding (LA
County
Property Tax
Assessment)
Public Works New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
Landslides and Mudslides Mitigation Actions (LM)
LM-1 Map and assess the probable
vulnerability to landslides.

Landslides and
Mudslides
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage

HMGP, BRIC,
General
Fund
Public Works, IT
(GIS)
New
Action $$ H 3-5 Years
LM-2
Construct soil stabilization measures
(like planting soil stabilizing on steep,
publicly owned slopes.

Landslides and
Mudslides
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
HMGP,
General
Fund
Public Works New
Action $ H More than 5 Years
LM-3
Construct debris flow catchments to
prevent transfer of sediment into
roadways.

Landslides and
Mudslides
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage

HMGP, BRIC,
General
Fund
Public Works New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
LKS-1
Use ground-penetrating radar to
detect and map possible hazard
areas.

Land
subsidence,
Karsts, and
Sinkholes
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage

HMGP, BRIC,
General
Fund
Public Works, IT
(GIS)
New
Action $$ H 3-5 Years
LKS-2 Promote community awareness of
subsidence risks and impacts.

Land
subsidence,
Karsts, and
Sinkholes
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
Public Works,
Community
Development
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
Flooding Mitigation Actions (FL)
FL-1 Use GIS to map hazard areas, at-risk
structures, and high-risk areas. Flooding
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage

FMA, HMGP,

BRIC, CDBG,
General
Fund
Public Works, IT
(GIS)
New
Action $$ H 3-5 Years
FL-2 Improve the stormwater systems to
pass more water. Flooding
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage

FMA, HMGP,

BRIC, CDBG,
General
Fund,
Measure W
Funds
Public Works New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
FL-3
Modify stormwater systems so that
rainfall is captured and/or absorbed
into the soil, instead of being routed
toward drains (bioswales, drywells,
pervious pavements, rain barrels,
sand filters, etc.).

Flooding
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
minimize property
and infrastructure
damage

FMA, BRIC,
HMGP,
CDBG,
General
Fund,
Measure W
Funds
Public Works New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
FL-4 Encourage homeowners to
purchase flood insurance. Flooding Promote public
awareness;
HMGP,
General
Community
Development,
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
Fund,
Measure W
Funds
City
Manager’s
Office
Dam and Levee Failure Mitigation Actions (DL)
DL-1
Join a task force with surrounding
communities that would encourage
jurisdictions with high hazard dams
to implement protective measures.

Dam and
Levee Failure
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
BRIC,
General
Fund
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ H More than 5 Years
DL-2 Encourage homeowners to
purchase flood insurance.

Dam and
Levee Failure
Promote public
awareness;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
HMGP,
General
Fund,
Measure W
Funds
Community
Development,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
Sea Level Rise Mitigation Actions (SLR)
SLR-1
Create a task force with surrounding
communities to implement a
Mitigation Plan that outlines roles,
responsibilities, and priorities to
protect against impacts.

Sea Level Rise
Promote public
awareness;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
BRIC,
General
Fund
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ M More than 5 Years
SLR-2
Model varies “what if” scenarios to
estimate potential vulnerabilities in
order to develop sea level rise
mitigation priorities.

Sea Level Rise
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity

BRIC, HMGP,
CZM,
General
Fund
Public Works, IT
(GIS), City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ M 3-5 Years
SLR-3
Invest in the construction of
community shelters for evacuees to
utilize when impacted.

Sea Level Rise Protect lives and
reduce injuries
General
Fund,
Strategic
Growth
Community
Services, City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Council
Funds
SLR-4
Work with local utility providers to
establish expectations for impacts
and prioritize improvements.

Sea Level Rise
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund, BRIC,
GRIP
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
Tornadoes Mitigation Actions (TN)
TN-1
Support establishing standards for all
utilities regarding tree pruning
around lines and pole maintenance.

Tornadoes
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund, BRIC Public Works New Action $ M 1-3 Years
TN-2
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how and where to seek
shelter from tornadoes.

Tornadoes
Promote public
awareness;
Protect lives and
reduce injuries
HMPG,
General
Fund
Community
Development,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
Tsunami Mitigation Actions (TS)
TS-1
Join a task force with surrounding
communities to implement an
Emergency Response Plan that
outlines roles, responsibilities, and
evacuation routes.

Tsunami
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund, BRIC
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ M More than 5 Years
TS-2 Implement community shelters so
evacuees can gather during events. Tsunami Protect lives and reduce injuries General
Fund,
Strategic
Growth
Community
Services, City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ H More than 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Council
Funds
TS-3
Invest public funds to be accessed
only to support a locally declared
disaster event.

Tsunami
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund,
Special Fund
City
Manager’s
Office,
New
Action $$ L More than 5 Years
TS-4
Implement an “Evacuteer” Program,
where community members would
volunteer to participate in trainings
and learn how to support the
process of an evacuation event.

Tsunami Promote public
awareness
BRIC,
General
Fund
Community
Development,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $$ L More than 5 Years
Cyber Attacks Mitigation Actions (CA)
CA-1 Invest in more protective online
security systems or back up devises. Cyber Attacks
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
SLCGP,
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office, IT,
Finance
Department
New
Action $$$ M More than 5 Years
CA-2
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how to spot scammers
and phishing attempts.

Cyber Attacks Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office, IT,
Finance
Department
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
CA-3
Implement staff training programs
on how to spot scammers and
phishing attempts.

Cyber Attacks Promote public
awareness
SLCGP,
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office, IT,
Finance
Department
New
Action $ L 1-3 Years
Hazardous Materials Mitigation Actions (HM)
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
HM-1
Develop City ordinances that would
require businesses and commercial
facilities to log all materials with the
fire department.

Hazardous
Materials
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
New
Action $ H More than 5 Years
HM-2
Develop City ordinances that would
restrict the kinds of businesses and
commercial facilities able to
operate within the City and the
kinds of materials allowed to be
stored on site.

Hazardous
Materials
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
General
Fund
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
HM-3
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how to spend in the vent
of different kinds of releases.

Hazardous
Materials
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
City
manager’s
Office, IT,
Finance
Department
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
Civil Unrest Mitigation Actions (CU)
CU-1
Reinforce doors and windows on
public facilities with additional locks,
shutters, or security bars to protect
against forced entry during riots or
protests.

Civil Unrest
Minimize property
and infrastructure
damage
SHSP,
General
Fund
Public Works New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
CU-2
Join a task force with surrounding
communities to implement an
Emergency Response Plan that
outlines roles, responsibilities, and
evacuation routes.

Civil Unrest
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
CU-3 Develop and outreach program to
teach families, schools, and Civil Unrest Promote public awareness; General
Fund
City
Manager’s
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
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ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
businesses how to protect yourselves
during civil unrest.

Protect lives and
reduce injuries
Office, Police
Department
Pandemic and Epidemic Mitigation Actions (PE)
PE-1
Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and
businesses how to protect against
diseases.

Pandemic and
Epidemic
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
Police
Department
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
PE-2
Create an Emergency Response
Plan that outlines roles,
responsibilities, and evacuation
routes.

Pandemic and
Epidemic
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Promote public
awareness
General
Fund
Police
Department
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
PE-3
Invest in a rolling stockpile of
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).

Pandemic and
Epidemic
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund
Police
Department
New
Action $$ M More than 5 Years
Transportation Accidents Mitigation Actions (TA)
TA-1
Implement a road safety study to
understand which areas of the City
have the most risk and identify
possible solutions.

Transportation
Accidents
Protect lives and
reduce injuries
HSIP,
General
Fund
IT (GIS), Police
Department,
Public Works
New
Action $ M 3-5 Years
TA-2
Join a task force with surrounding
communities to implement an
Emergency Response Plan that
outlines roles, responsibilities, and
evacuation routes.

Transportation
Accidents
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
HSIP,
General
Fund
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
TA-3
Put up signage and other small road
hazard identifiers to help drivers
navigate in more hazardous
intersections.

Transportation
Accidents
Protect lives and
reduce injuries;
Promote public
awareness
HSIP,
General
Fund
Public Works New
Action $ H More than 5 Years
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Priority: H=High, M=Medium, L=Low
ACTION
NUMBER

MITIGATION
ACTION

DESCRIPTION

HAZARD(S)

PLAN GOALS

ADDRESSED

POTENTIAL

FUNDING

SOURCES

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
STATUS
COST

PRIORITY

TIMELINE
Utility and Infrastructure Failure Mitigation Actions (UI) UI-1
Join a task force with surrounding
communities that would support
identification of solutions and
funding infrastructure improvements.

Utility and
Infrastructure
Failure
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office
New
Action $ L More than 5 Years
UI-2
Work with local utility providers to
establish expectations for impacts
and prioritize improvements.

Utility and
Infrastructure
Failure
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity;
Minimize property
and infrastructure
development
General
Fund
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office,
Finance
Department
New
Action $ M 2-5 Years
UI-3
Invest public funds now to be
accessed only to support a local
infrastructure failure.

Utility and
Infrastructure
Failure
Support stability,
continuity, and
connectivity
General
Fund,
Special Fund
City
Manager’s
Office,
Finance
Department
New
Action $$ L More than 5 Years
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8)CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Capability and capacity are two defining features of a community’s resilience. Capability refers to the “tools” available to the community whereas capacity is the ability to use those tools. This portion of the Plan assesses the current capability of the City of Bell to mitigate the effects of the natural hazards and implement successful mitigation programs. This assessment includes an examination of:
• Staff and Technical Assistance: personnel resources on-staff or available to assist with hazard mitigation efforts.
• Planning Mechanism: planning tools are currently in place or under development for your jurisdiction.
• Regulatory Tools and Programs: programs are currently in place or under development for your jurisdiction.
• Fiscal Capacity: jurisdiction utilizes or has utilized the following financial resources.

Through careful analysis, existing gaps, shortfalls, or weaknesses within existing governmental activities that could exacerbate a community's vulnerability were identified and noted as areas for improvement within the Mitigation Strategy. Since this Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is the City’s first, there was no previous capability assessment to review and compare.

The assessment also highlights the positive measures underway at the local level that will continue to be supported and enhanced through future mitigation efforts. Additionally, the capability assessment reviewed existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contributed to reducing hazard-related losses or if they inadvertently contributed to increasing such losses.

The capability assessment serves as the foundation for designing an effective hazard mitigation strategy. It not only helps inform plan goals to be both achievable but aspirational to reduce the City’s exposure to natural hazards. To inform this capability assessment, the City completed an intensive one-on-one comprehensive review of community and government functions, that included their current administrative, technical, fiscal, programmatic, and legal capabilities.

Based on the capability assessment, the City of Bell ranks Moderate to High except for two capabilities that rank Limited. The two capabilities that were ranked “limited” include “Available Staff” and “Political Support and Interest”.

A) STAFF AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For successful implementation of a mitigation program, it is necessary to have a broad range of people involved who can inform and contribute to holistic mitigation actions through diverse backgrounds and experience. People with the necessary expertise to influence outcomes can 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 337
include local planners, engineers, building inspectors, emergency managers, floodplain managers, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts and grant writers, among others.

GIS systems include the hardware, software and technicians that collect, manage, analyze and display spatially referenced data. GIS is invaluable in identifying areas vulnerable to hazards.

Improved online archived technical information has greatly improved update processes and quality of emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, hazard mitigation plans and emergency management, resilience, and mitigation messaging. This increases community resiliency, especially outreach efforts using social media.

According to the capability assessment filled out by the City of Bell, shown in Table 97, the jurisdiction possesses a diverse staff with varying skills and expertise to support the implementation of a well-rounded mitigation program. Staff that the City does not obtain include: an environmental justice specialist, land surveyors, recreation or green space specialists, and scientists familiar with the hazards of the community. Based on the level of environmental pollution and the high percentage of environmentally disadvantaged communities located within the City, an environmental justice position would be beneficial to reduce further risk to these communities from hazards.

The City is also prepared to expand staff expertise in emergency response and hazard planning through targeted training programs. This initiative aims to improve operational readiness, strengthen coordination during disasters, and ensure staff can effectively implement mitigation strategies and emergency protocols.

Table 97. City of Bell Staff and Technical Assistance Capability

STAFF OR PERSONNEL RESOURCES YES NO

DEPARTMENT OR

SINGLE STAFF
MEMBER
Emergency Manager X D
Engineers or professionals trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or
infrastructure
X S
Environmental Justice Specialist(s) X
Fiscal Management or Procurement Specialist(s) X D
Floodplain Manager X
Housing Specialist(s) X D
Land Surveyors X
Land Use/Management/Development Planning X D
Planners or engineers with an understanding of
natural and/or human-caused hazards X D
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STAFF OR PERSONNEL RESOURCES YES NO

DEPARTMENT OR

SINGLE STAFF
MEMBER
Recreation/Green space specialist(s) X
Resource Development Staff or Grant writing X S
Scientists familiar with the hazards of the
community X
Staff experienced with Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) or HAZUS X D
Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community’s vulnerability to hazards X D
Transportation Manager/Traffic Engineer X D

B)PLANNING MECHANISMS
Based on the self-assessment completed by the City of Bell for the planning mechanisms capability, the City has a couple of plans in place and/or adopted by the jurisdiction, shown Table 98. Those plans include the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), General Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The City will utilize the Hazard Mitigation Plan as a foundational tool to integrate hazard risk data into core planning and policy frameworks. This includes incorporating mitigation considerations into the General Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and Capital Improvement Program, as well as guiding updates to zoning regulations, redevelopment strategies, and safety standards to reduce vulnerability and enhance community resilience.

To support comprehensive implementation, the City will coordinate with local agencies, adjacent jurisdictions, private sector partners, and non-profit organizations. Public engagement will be prioritized through multilingual outreach in English, Spanish, and Lebanese-Arabic, ensuring equitable access to information and fostering inclusive participation in hazard mitigation initiatives.
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Table 98. City of Bell Planning Mechanisms Capability
PLANS

IN-PLACE

ADOPTED/UPDATED
UNDER

DEVELOPMENT EXPECT TO

IMPLEMENT

YES NO YES NO
Capital
Improvement
Plan (CIP)
X 2025/2026 X
Climate Action
Plan/Resiliency
Plan
X X 2026
Community
Wildfire
Protection Plan
(CWPP)
X
Comprehensive
Emergency
Management
Plan
X X 2025
General Plan X 2019
Continuity of
Operations Plan
(COOP)
X X 2025
Disaster
Recovery Plan X X 2025
Economic
Development
Plan
X 2024 X
Emergency
Operations Plan
(EOP)
X 2018 X 2025
Environmental
Impact Report
(EIR)
X 2019 X 2026
Evacuation Plan X X 2025
Flood Response
Plan X X
Floodplain
Management
Plan/Flood
Mitigation Plan
X X
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PLANS

IN-PLACE

ADOPTED/UPDATED
UNDER

DEVELOPMENT EXPECT TO

IMPLEMENT

YES NO YES NO
Hazard
Mitigation Plan X 2025 X 2026
Historic
Preservation
Plan
X X
Natural
Resource
Protection Plan
(NRPP)
X X
Open Space
Management
Plan (Parks &
Rec/Green Plan)
X 2023 X
Threat Hazard
Identification
and Risk
Assessment
(THIRA)
X 2024 X
(1) Bell 2030 General Plan
The Bell 2030 General Plan serves as the City’s comprehensive long-term vision for land use, housing, mobility, resource management, and public safety through the year 2030. Prepared in accordance with the California Government Code, it establishes policies that guide physical development, infrastructure investment, and community well-being. The Plan’s structure is organized around five key elements, Land Use and Sustainability, Resource Management, Health and Safety, Mobility and Circulation, and Housing, and outlines goals for sustainable growth, environmental quality, and equitable access to housing and services.

The general plan is a statement of the community’s vision of its long-term or ultimate physical form and development policies. The State of California mandates that “…each county and City shall adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or City, and of any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency’s judgment bears relation to its planning.” (Govt. Code 65300). A City’s general plan has been described as its development constitution, the set of policies within which development regulations and decisions must fit, and serves to:
• Establish a long-range vision that reflects the aspirations of thew community and outline steps to achieve this vision through its policies.
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• Guide decision-making related to development, housing, transportation, environmental quality, public services, parks, open space, and environmental justice. • Help Bell achieve compliance with applicable State and regional policies, including housing production and environmental regulations.
• Allow City departments, other public agencies, and private developers to design projects that will enhance the character of the community, preserve environmental resources, and minimize hazards.
• Provide the basis for stablishing and setting priorities for detailed plans and implementing programs, such as the Zoning Ordinance and future specific plans. (2) State of California Safety Element
The State of California requires General Plans to address elements which include land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, environmental justice, and air quality. The safety elements aim to reduce the potential short and long-term risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards. The safety elements should contain general hazard and risk reduction strategies complementary to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. In order to support the Safety Element of Bell’s General Plan, the local hazard mitigation plan is intended to address aspects of the State’s Safety Element requirements. Table 99 includes the State’s Safety Element requirements.

Table 99. State of California Safety Element Requirements

STATUTORY

CITATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Gov. Code
65302(g)(1)
Identification of unreasonable risks and policies for the protection of the community from such risks.

Gov Code
65302(g)(1)
Slope Instability
Slope instability leading to mudslides and landslides.

Gov. Code
65302(g)(1)
Seismic Risks, including:

Seismically induced surface rupture, ground shaking, ground failure, tsunami, seiche, and dam failures; subsidence, liquefaction, and other seismic hazards identified to Chapter 7.8 (commencing with Section 2690) of Division 2 of the Public Resources Code, and other geologic hazards known to the legislative body.
 Mapping known seismic and other geologic hazards.
 Address
 Evacuation routes
 Military installations
 Peak load water supply requirements and
 Minimum road widths and clearances around structures
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STATUTORY

CITATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Gov. Code
65302(g)(2)
Flooding
 Flood Hazard Zones
 FEMA Flood Insurance Maps
 Army Corps of Engineer Flood Information
 Flood maps from the Central Valley Flood Protection Board  Dam Failure Maps (Office of Emergency Services)
 DWR Floodplain Maps
 Maps of Levee Protection Zones
 Areas subject to inundation in the event of the failure of levees and floodwalls
 Historic flood information
 Existing and planned development in flood hazard areas  Agencies with responsibility for flood protection
Mandatory Goals, Policies, and Objectives
 Avoid and minimize flood risks for new development.
 Should new development be located in flood hazard zones? If so, what are appropriate mitigation measures?
 Maintain the integrity of essential public facilities.  Locate, when feasible, new essential public facilities outside of flood hazard zones, including hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, fire stations, emergency command centers, and emergency communications facilities, or identifying mitigation measures.
 Establishing cooperative working relationships among public agencies with responsibility for flood protection.

Feasible Mitigation Measures, to implement the policies above.

Gov. Code
65302(g)(3)
Wildland and Urban Fires
 Identification of, and policies for, the protection of the community from, unreasonable risks associated with wildland and urban fires.
 State Responsibility Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
 Consider advice in OPR’s Fire Hazard Technical Advisory Identify
 CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
 Historical data on wildfires
 USGS wildfire hazard areas
 Existing and planned development within these areas
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STATUTORY

CITATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory Goals, Policies and Objectives
 Protect the community from unreasonable risks.
 See mitigation measures below.

Feasible Mitigation
 Avoid and minimize fire risks for new development.
 Should new development be located in fire hazard zones? If so, what are appropriate mitigation measures?
 Maintain the integrity of essential public facilities.  Locate, when feasible, new essential public facilities outside of fire hazard zones, including hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, fire stations, emergency command
centers, and emergency communications facilities.
 If essential facilities are located in high fire zones, identify mitigation measures, such as safe access for emergency
response vehicles, visible street signs, and water supplies for structural fire suppression.
 Establishing cooperative working relationships among public agencies with responsibility for fire protection.

Gov. Code
65302(g)(4)
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
 Address climate change adaptation and resiliency strategies by using the process in the Adaptation Planning Guide and reflected in referenced tools such as Cal-Adapt.

Vulnerability Assessment (Gov Code 65302(g)(4)(A)
 Create a vulnerability assessment that identifies the risks that climate change poses to the local jurisdiction and the
geographic areas at risk from climate change impacts, the following:
 Information that may be available from federal, state, regional, and local agencies that will assist in developing the vulnerability assessment and the adaptation policies and strategies,
including, but not to, all the following:
 Information from the Internet based Cal-Adapt tool.
 Information from the most recent version of the California Adaptation Planning Guide.
 Information from local agencies on the types of assets, resources, and populations that will be sensitive to various climate change exposures.
 Information from local agencies on their current ability to deal with the impacts of climate change.
 Historical data on natural events and hazards, including locally prepared maps of areas subject to previous risk, areas that are vulnerable, and sites that have been repeatedly damaged. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 344

STATUTORY

CITATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
 Existing and planned development in identified at-risk areas, including structures, roads, utilities, and essential public facilities.  Federal, state, regional, and local agencies with responsibility for the protection of public health and safety and the
environment, including special districts and local offices of emergency services.

Mandatory Goals, Policies, and Objectives (Gov. Code 65302(g)(4)(B))  Create a set of adaptation and resilience goals, policies, and objectives based on the information above for the protection of the community.

Gov. Code
65302(g)(4)

CONTINUED
Feasible Mitigation (Gov. Code 65302(g)(4)(C))
 Create a set of feasible implementation measures designed to carry out the goals, policies, and objectives identified above, including but not limited to, all of the following:
 Feasible methods to avoid or minimize climate change impacts associated with new uses of land.
 The location, when feasible, of new essential public facilities outside of at-risk areas, including, but not limited to, hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, emergency command centers, and emergency communications facilities, or identifying construction methods or other methods to minimize damage if these facilities are located in at-risk areas.  The designation of adequate and feasible infrastructure located in an at-risk area.
 Guidelines for working cooperatively with relevant local, regional, state, and federal agencies.
 The identification of natural infrastructure that may be used in adaptation projects, where feasible. Where feasible, the plan shall use existing natural features and ecosystem processes, or the restoration of natural features and ecosystem processes, when developing alternatives for consideration. For the purposes of the clause, “natural infrastructure” means
preservation or restoration of ecological systems, or utilization of engineered systems that use ecological processes, to increase resiliency to climate change, manage other environmental hazards, or both. This may include but is not limited to floodplain and wetlands restoration or preservation, combining levees with restored natural systems to reduce flood risk, and urban tree planting to mitigate high heat days.

Other documents (Gov. Code 65302(g)(4)(D)(i), 65302(g)(4)(D)(ii)  If a city or county has adopted the local hazard
mitigation plan, or other climate adaptation plan or
document that fulfills commensurate goals and
objectives and contains the information required
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STATUTORY

CITATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
pursuant to this paragraph, separate from the general
plan, an attachment of, or reference to, the local hazard mitigation plan or other climate adaptation plan or
document.
 Cities or counties that have an adopted hazard
mitigation plan, or other climate adaptation plan or
document that substantially complies with this section or have substantially equivalent provisions to this subdivision in their general plans, may use with this section, or have substantially equivalent provisions, climate adaptation plan or document, specifically showing how each
requirement of this subdivision has been met.

Gov Code
65302(g)(5) -(g)(8)
Other Considerations
 Cities and counties that have floodplain management
ordinances that have been approved by FEMA that
substantially comply with this section, or have substantially equivalent provisions to this subdivision in their general plans, may use that information in the safety element to comply with this subdivision, and shall summarize and incorporate by reference into the safety element the other general plan provisions or the flood plain ordinance, specifically showing how each requirement of this subdivision has been met.
 Prior to the periodic review of its general plan and prior to preparing or revising its safety element, each city and county shall consult the California Geological Survey of the
Department of Conservation, the Central Valley Flood
Protection Board, if the city or county is located within the boundaries of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage
District, as set forth in Section 8501 of the Water Code, and the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of including information known by and available to the department, the agency, and the board required by this subdivision.
 To the extent that a county’s safety element is sufficiently detailed and contains appropriate policies and programs for adoption by a city, a city may adopt that portion of the county’s safety element that pertains to the city’s planning area in satisfaction of the requirement imposed by this subdivision.
 Review the safety element for fire and flood impacts upon each Housing Element update.
 Review the safety element for climate change at each update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Jurisdiction may also choose to do a comprehensive review of the safety element upon each housing element update to streamline review.
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C) FISCAL CAPABILITY
Mitigation projects require financial capital to be successfully implemented. A variety of programs and grant opportunities are available to support these efforts. The ability to identify relevant funding sources and navigate the application process is essential for maximizing resources and achieving stronger community outcomes.

The City of Bell has identified multiple funding streams to support its mitigation planning and programming. These include local sources such as capital improvement funds, fees, and staff time. In addition, external funding opportunities are available through programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) suite, which includes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants. In the future, the City of Bell is dedicated to identifying more funding sources to fund future mitigation actions to reduce risk to the City.

Table 100 provides a summary of the funding sources the jurisdiction has familiarity utilizing.

These include never used, previously used, or currently used funding sources.

Table 100. City of Bell Fiscal Capability

FISCAL RESOURCES NEVER
USED

PREVIOUSLY
USED

CURRENTLY

USED COMMENTS
Capital Improvement
Programming X Annual Budget Process
CAL FIRE Grants X
California Floodplain
Management,
Protection, and Risk
Awareness Grant
Program
X
Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
X LA County CDBG
Program
Development Impact
Fees X
FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Assistance
Grants (HMGP, FMA,
PDM)
X
First HMGP
award for 2025
HMP
Gas/Electric Utility Fees X
General Obligation,
Revenue, and/or
Special Tax Bonds
X
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FISCAL RESOURCES NEVER
USED

PREVIOUSLY
USED

CURRENTLY

USED COMMENTS
Homeland Security
Grants (HSGP) X
Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs
Act (IIJA)
X
Partnering Agreements
or Intergovernmental
Agreements
X
Public Assistance (PA) X DR-4699
Sewer/Water Fees X
USDA Grants X
US Economic
Development
Administration Grants
X

D) REGULATORY TOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Zoning remains Bell’s most direct regulatory tool for implementing land use policies. The City divides its territory into residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts, each with standards governing building height, density, setbacks, and lot size. Through its zoning and subdivision regulations, the City can guide future growth away from hazard-prone areas, ensure that redevelopment meets current seismic and building code standards, and support the reinforcement of vulnerable structures. Overlay zones and conditional use permits provide flexibility to apply additional standards for flood protection, infrastructure resilience, or emergency access where needed. Together, these regulatory mechanisms allow Bell to align everyday land-use decisions with long-term hazard mitigation and community resilience goals.

Of note, as of January 1, 2023, the City of Bell officially adopted the California Building Code, 2022 Edition - Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. This change will benefit the community but increasing new build and renovated residential and commercial structures’ resilience to hazards.

Subdivision regulations control the division of land into parcels for the purpose of building development or sale. Flood-related subdivision regulations are included in the floodplain management ordinance, requiring developers to install adequate drainage facilities and design water and sewer systems to minimize flood damage and contamination. They also may prohibit the subdivision of land subject to flooding unless flood hazards are mitigated through filling or other measures, and they prohibit filling of floodway areas. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 348
The City of Bell can strengthen its resilience to hazards by updating local plans and safety regulations to better protect homes and neighborhoods. This includes creating new ordinances or enhancing existing ones focused on flood control and building safety. Additionally, the City should improve public outreach by providing hazard-related information in multiple languages, such as Spanish and Lebanese-Arabic, to ensure all residents have access to critical preparedness resources.

Looking ahead, the City intends to encourage redevelopment and adaptive reuse of underutilized or City-owned properties to attract private investment, expand housing options, and strengthen the local economy. Future development priorities focus on revitalizing aging commercial corridors, modernizing public infrastructure, and supporting projects that provide long-term community benefits. Current initiatives emphasize reinvestment in older commercial areas and enhancement of public spaces to improve neighborhood livability. These efforts reflect community priorities centered on economic vitality, sustainability, public safety, and an improved quality of life through expanded housing opportunities, new businesses, and accessible, well-designed public spaces.

Table 101 summarizes the City of Bell’s regulatory tools and programs supporting a mitigation program.

Table 101. City of Bell Regulatory Tools and Programs Capability

TOOL/PROGRAM
INPLACE ADOPTED/

UPDATED
UNDER

DEVELOPMENT EXPECT TO

IMPLEMENT

YES NO YES NO
2 Weeks Ready X X 2026
Alliance of Regional
Collaboratives for Climate
Adaptation (ARCCA) activities
X X 2025
Building Code X 2022 X
CAL FIRE’s Land Use Planning
Program X
California Adaptation planning
Guide (APG) X X 2026
California Animal Response
Emergency System X X 2026
California Urban Flood Risk
Reduction Program X X 2026
Citizen Corps – Community
Emergency Response Team X X 2025
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TOOL/PROGRAM
INPLACE ADOPTED/

UPDATED
UNDER

DEVELOPMENT EXPECT TO

IMPLEMENT

YES NO YES NO
Community Rating System (CRS
Program of the NFIP) X X 2026
Emergency Management
Accreditation Program (EMAP) X X 2026
Fire Code X 2022
Firewise Community X X
Floodplain Management/Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance X*
Geological Hazard Assessment
District (GHAD) X X
Great ShakeOut Earthquake
Drill X 2025 X
Land Use Development
Planning X X
Listos California Program X 2023 X
Local Coastal Program (LCP) X X
MyPlan/My Hazards Tool X 2025
National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) X 2025 X
Post Disaster
Redevelopment/Reconstruction
Plan/Ordinance
X
Storm Ready X 2023 X
Stormwater Management
Plan/Ordinance X 2023 X
Subdivision
Regulations/Ordinance X 2022 X
Unified Development
Ordinance X
Zoning Ordinance X 2025
*The City of Bell is an NFIP participating community. However, there are no properties located in the SFHA and therefore no active permitting or ordinances that related to NFIP or SFHA in place. The City of Bell is protected from riverine flooding risks by levees which are part of the Los Angeles River Channel as identified in Figure 40 and Figure

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2030 Comprehensive General Plan - Health and Safety Element The purpose of the Health and Safety Element of the City of Bell 2030 Comprehensive General Plan is to focus on public safety through prevention and preparedness. The policies and programs outlined in this element support preventing or reducing the potential injury, damage, and disruption resulting from natural or manmade catastrophes. This includes programs that are effective in eliminating or avoiding hazards through emergency preparedness and emergency response. The Health and Safety Element discusses addressing hazards such as seismic, liquefaction, flooding, fire, hazardous materials, law enforcement, and crime.

The 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is designed to support the Health and Safety Element of a General Plan. This is done by providing a detailed overview of event characteristics of different hazards, potential impacts of these hazards on the built environment, and the vulnerabilities of community residents, including underserved and socially vulnerable populations.

The reality of changing climate conditions, and the effects this can have on natural hazards, makes it important for the City of Bell to consider the information presented in this plan when making decisions about the community’s future. The City of Bell’s history and continued presence of heavy industry, including oil extraction and refinement, also emphasizes the need to consider the impacts of human-caused hazards. The Health and Safety Element seeks to enhance the quality of life of all Bell residents and promote a healthy and livable community.

Applicable policies are listed in Table 10285.

Table 102. Health and Safety Element Goals and Policies

POLICY DESCRIPTION
Goal: To ensure that every effort is made to promote emergency preparedness H&S Element
Policy-1
The City of Bell shall encourage educational programs which inform residents and businesses in the City concerning procedures to follow in the event of a major disaster. The City shall ensure that a disaster plan is in place for residents and City employees. The Plan will be identified on the City’s website and in community meetings.

H&S Element
Policy-2
The City of Bell shall continue participation in community programs that train local residents and workers to perform effectively after an emergency or disaster. These measures will be included in the City Hazard Response Plan that will be advertised on the City’s website and Community Meetings.
85 “CITY OF BELL COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN .” N.D. CITY OF BELL. CITY OF BELL. ACCESSED 2025. 82. HTTPS://WWW.CITYOFBELL.GOV/FILES/ASSETS/CITY/V/1/COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT/DOCUMENTS/PLANNING/ADOPTED-GENERAL-PLAN-2030.PDF. 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 351

POLICY DESCRIPTION
H&S Element
Policy-3
The City Bell shall review and improve its disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The Emergency Plan shall undergo a periodic review and update to ensure it remains current.

H&S Element
Policy-4
The City of Bell shall develop an information program to familiarize citizens with emergency preparedness in the event of a major earthquake. The City shall work with local businesses, residents, and public agencies to advertise the Emergency Preparedness Plan through the City’s website, social media, and neighborhood meetings.

Goal: To ensure that land use planning efforts consider potential hazards in the City and to educate the public regarding safety hazards
H&S Element
Policy-5
The City of Bell shall work to identify and improve existing buildings that do not meet fire or earthquake standards. The City shall undertake periodic inspections to identify buildings in need of retrofit and progress in retrofitting un- reinforced buildings. Finally, the City shall seek funding sources to assist in the improvements to these older buildings.

H&S Element
Policy-6
The City of Bell shall require special soils and structural investigations for all larger structures or development involving large groups of people pursuant to State requirements. Finally, the City shall create an informational flyer informing residents and businesses regarding building and safety requirements.

H&S Element
Policy-7
The City of Bell shall continue to require pre-1933 structures to meet current seismic building codes. The City shall notify property owners of these buildings and the need for any seismic retrofitting and the correction of health and safety code violations shall be discussed.

H&S Element
Policy-8
The City of Bell shall strive to protect life and property from fire damage through the enforcement of the applicable of all building and fire codes and Code Enforcement inspections.

H&S Element
Policy-9
The City of Bell shall identify areas of high risk (high densities, older structures, fire hazards) so that disaster response may be prioritized.

The City will also focus on potential sources of contamination, including lead and asbestos containing materials found in older buildings. These areas of risk must be identified in the City’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.

H&S Element
Policy-10
The City of Bell shall host a periodic “wellness fair” that will educate residents regarding safety risks and hazards in the community. This outreach will also discuss the health risks related to poor air quality, water and soil contamination, and other contaminants such as lead paint, asbestos, mercury, etc.

Goal: To ensure that sufficient fire department resources are provided to address any potential emergency
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POLICY DESCRIPTION
H&S Element
Policy-11
The City of Bell shall establish and enforce standards that are designed to reduce the level of risk. The City shall work with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and other public agencies to discuss both risk and emergency preparation. Finally, the City shall work with the Fire Department and the larger community to review, and if necessary, develop new standards.

H&S Element
Policy-11
The City of Bell shall establish and enforce standards that are designed to reduce the level of risk. The City shall work with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and other public agencies to discuss both risk and emergency preparation. Finally, the City shall work with the Fire Department and the larger community to review, and if necessary, develop new standards.

H&S Element
Policy-12
The City of Bell shall work to reduce fire hazards associated with older buildings including masonry structures and residences above commercial structures on Gage Avenue. These measures will include, but not be limited to, building inspections, and reviewing and updating Building and Fire Codes, code enforcement, and education.

H&S Element
Policy-13
The City of Bell shall establish an inventory of alternative emergency resources in the City (portable water, water delivery systems, communication, security, waste collection, and emergency power for critical facilities). This inventory shall be identified in the City’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Source: City of Bell 2030 Comprehensive General Plan
The following are programs identified in the General Plan that support hazard mitigation:
• Community Hazardous Waste Education Program: The City will implement an education program for households and small businesses regarding identification and disposal of potentially hazardous wastes, including machine oils, pesticides, etc. • Disaster Response Database: In the event of a major earthquake or other major disaster, persons living or working in the City may need to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours before the results of any major relief efforts are realized. Under this program, a database will be created to identify medical professionals, heavy equipment operators, and volunteers trained in first aid and search-and-rescue. The database would identify other volunteers that would staff emergency collection centers, distribution centers, and otherwise assist in the recovery efforts. This information, and the appropriate procedures, would then be incorporated into the City’s emergency multi-hazard mitigation plan.
• Hazardous Materials Control: The City shall continue to cooperate with county, State, and Federal agencies involved in the regulation of hazardous materials’ storage, use, and disposal. The City shall work with the fire department in requiring hazardous materials users and generators to identify safety procedures for responding to accidental spills and 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 353
emergencies. The LACFD shall also work with local law enforcement officials in regulating the transport of hazardous materials through the City. The City will continue to collect and maintain up-to-date records concerning the type, location, owners, and responsible persons for properties which involve the handling of hazardous materials and wastes.
• Seismic Safety Program: The City enforces the seismic retrofit requirements of the State of California Uniform Building Code. These standards apply to bracing systems, wall anchorage to roof and floors and the filling in of excess openings. Department personnel are trained to use the Emergency Response Handbook.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Capability Assessment Participation in the NFIP is a key element of any community’s local floodplain management and flood mitigation strategy. The City of Bell participates in the NFIP and assures compliance with local floodplain ordinances. An NFIP capability assessment is required as part of the local hazard mitigation plan. Table 103 includes the City’s responses to the assessment.

Table 103. Health and Safety Element Goals and Policies NFIP QUESTION CITY’S RESPONSE
Do you participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program? Yes (under review)
Have you adopted a floodplain
management or flood damage
prevention ordinance that meets the NFIP
minimum criteria?
Yes (under review)
Which position, designee, or agency is
identified in your floodplain management
ordinance is responsible for ensuring
compliance with the NFIP?
Community Development Department
and Public Works
How do you regulate development in the
floodplain, issue permits in the floodplain,
and implement and enforce your
floodplain management ordinance?
Under Review
How do you implement the substantial
improvement/substantial damage
provisions of your floodplain
management ordinance?
N/A
Do you participate in the Community
Rating System (CRS) If so, what is your
CRS rating?
No
Have you adopted the latest effective
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)? Yes
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Changes in Development
The City of Bell has seen modest growth, including new residential housing, small business improvements, and infrastructure upgrades such as street and sidewalk repairs. There has also been more focus on redevelopment of older commercial properties and improving public spaces. The City plans to sell or redevelop several City-owned properties to encourage private investment, create new housing, and strengthen the local economy. Future development efforts will focus on revitalizing commercial areas, improving infrastructure, and supporting projects that bring long-term community benefits. Community priorities have shifted toward revitalization and economic growth. Residents and leadership are focused on creating a safer, more vibrant City with more housing opportunities, new businesses, and better public spaces.

There is also continued emphasis on sustainability, public safety, and improving overall quality of life.

E)RESULTS
The results of the capability assessment in described in Table 104. Based on the City of Bell’s self-assessment, the City’s capabilities are moderate with the exception of Available Staff and Fiscal capabilities (Limited).

Table 104. City of Bell Capability Assessment Results
AREA

DEGREE OF CAPABILITY

LIMITED MODERATE HIGH
Planning and
Regulatory
Capability
X
Administrative and
Technical
Capability
X
Fiscal Capability X
Available Staff X
Political
Support/Interest X
Community Support X
The City of Bell intends to leverage its capabilities to support hazard mitigation and has identified improvements to continue to strengthen capabilities in the future. The City ranked 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 355
Moderate for Administrative and Technical Capability and Limited for Available Staff. Engineers, an emergency manager, a floodplain manager, and fiscal and procurement staff, have the expertise which will directly assist the City of Bell in hazard mitigation. To improve in these two capabilities, the City intends to provide more training for staff on emergency response and hazard planning.

The City ranked Limited for the Fiscal Capability. While the City of Bell has utilized a few fiscal resources to support hazard mitigation, the City intends to strengthen this capability by finding more funding and grants to help with safety projects.

The City of Bell ranked Moderate for the Planning and Regulatory Capability. Planning mechanisms like Bell’s Capital Improvements Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and General Plan also help ensure that current and future activity within the community remains aligned with the strategic mitigation goals outlined in this Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City’s General Plan identifies policies and programs that support hazards mitigation which will enhance the City’s efforts towards resiliency. To improve this capability, the City intends to create new ordinances or strengthen existing ones related to flood control and building safety.

Additionally, the City intends to update City plans and safety rules to better protect homes and neighborhoods.

Finally, the City ranked Moderate in Political Support and Interest and Community Support.

While the City ranked well in these capabilities, the City intends to share more information with the public in different languages including Spanish and Lebanese-Arabic. This will support accessible information and ensure that all communities are able to receive important information from the City, especially regarding hazard mitigation or emergency preparedness and response.
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9)PLAN MAINTENANCE
Implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is critical because it is the roadmap to develop and implement community resilience, reduce future impacts from hazards, and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the community. The City of Bell Emergency Management Office has been tasked with monitoring and maintenance of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Completion of mitigation actions and other components impacting the plan will be tracked by the Department of Public Safety and Office of Emergency Management.

A) MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND UPDATING
Monitoring, evaluating, and updating this plan is necessary to ensure continued visibility into implementation progress and the effectiveness of mitigation actions. These activities help maintain momentum toward achieving mitigation goals while also identifying new or changing risks and potential gaps that may require future attention. Since this is the first iteration of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Bell, there are no prior updates to report within the plan monitoring, evaluation, and update section of the plan.

The City of Bell’s HMPT, established during the Plan update, is designated to lead the plan maintenance process, including monitoring evaluation, and updates. The HMPT currently consists of individuals from the City of Bell City Manager’s Office, Human Resources and Risk Management, Public Works, GIS, and Finance. In the future, the HMPT may be expanded to represent additional positions and departments that can help contribute to the mitigation plan maintenance process. Potential agencies which may support this process include, but are not limited to:
• Code Enforcement
• Fire and Emergency Services
• Public Health
• Law Enforcement
• Community Services
• Bell Community Housing Authority
• Local utility providers
The HMPT will coordinate an annual review to ensure that the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan remains an active and relevant document that continues to guide mitigation efforts within the community. The HMPT will also review the plan after major disaster events.

During the review process, the HMPT will evaluate the progress made on the implementation of mitigation actions identified in the plan and will modify or reprioritize actions as necessary to reflect changing conditions, emerging risks, or new opportunities. Following a major disaster 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 357
event, the HMPT will also assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, document lessons learned and determine whether additional mitigation actions should be incorporated into future plan updates. During monitoring and evaluation of the plan over the five-year review process, the following questions will be considered as criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the City of Bell’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Has the nature or magnitude of hazards affecting the City changed? • Are there new hazards that have the potential to impact the City? • Do the identified goals and actions address current and expected conditions? • Have mitigation actions been implemented or completed? • Has the implementation of identified mitigation actions resulted in expected outcomes? • Are current resources adequate to implement the plan? • Should additional local resources be committed to address identified hazards? The HMPT will determine whether progress has been made towards the questions listed above.

Issues that arise during monitoring and evaluation which require changes to the local hazard, risk and vulnerability summary, mitigation strategy, and other components of the plan will be incorporated during future updates.

B) COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
The City of Bell is committed to actively involving the public in the review, maintenance, and updates of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City will conduct annual evaluations of the Plan to assess the effectiveness of mitigation programs and incorporate changes in land use, development, or other factors that may affect mitigation priorities.

Public participation is a central component of this process. Input will be sought from community members, local emergency management coordinators and planners, neighborhood groups, businesses, non-profits, and other key stakeholders. The City Manager’s Office and staff will coordinate the maintenance efforts, but meaningful feedback from the community will guide evaluations and help ensure that the Plan remains relevant and actionable.

The hazard mitigation plan will be publicly accessible through the City’s municipal office and the City of Bell website. Announcements regarding Plan updates, public review opportunities, or requests for comments will be communicated through newsletters, newspapers, mailings, social media, and the City website. Community members may submit comments at any time via email, phone, or online forms. All information will be shared in English, Spanish, and Lebanese-Arabic for whole community participation.

For the annual review and the next five-year update, the HMPT will review public input and collaborate with local agencies, neighboring municipalities, businesses, and non-profits.

Relevant comments and recommendations will be incorporated into the Plan to refine 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 358
mitigation strategies and actions, ensuring that the LHMP continues to reflect the community’s priorities and needs.

C) PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The City of Bell will actively use the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to inform and update existing planning mechanisms, including zoning regulations, redevelopment projects, and critical policy documents such as the General Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, these planning mechanisms will be integrated into the next plan update to ensure the LHMP is comprehensive. As this is the first iteration of the LHMP, there is no prior implementation history. However, the City is committed to integrating hazard mitigation strategies into ongoing planning and decision-making processes.

The mitigation strategies outlined in this Plan will be incorporated into relevant planning documents and regulatory mechanisms as they undergo regular review or amendment. Updates to the General Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, or Building and Safety Codes will reflect hazard mitigation priorities to ensure that new developments, infrastructure projects, and regulatory changes align with the City’s risk reduction goals. Any modifications to these documents that impact the City’s hazard exposure or mitigation approach will be incorporated into the LHMP through annual reviews or during the mandatory five-year update cycle.

The Community Development Department and Department of Public Safety are responsible for reviewing the planning and land use regulatory elements of the municipality’s capability assessment. Their review will identify opportunities to incorporate appropriate elements of the LHMP into local planning mechanisms and recognize other locally generated plans, information, or reports that may support hazard mitigation objectives.

D) PLAN ADOPTION
Adoption of the Plan by the City’s governing body is one of the prime requirements for approval of the plan. Once the plan is completed, the City Council will be responsible for adopting the City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The governing body has the responsibility and authority to promote sound public policy regarding hazards. The local agency governing body will have the authority to periodically update the plan as it is revised to meet changes in the hazard risks and exposures in the City. The approved Mitigation Plan will be significant in the future growth and development of the City. The City Council will adopt the City of Bell Local Hazards Mitigation Plan, and the Public Safety Commission will take responsibility for plan maintenance and implementation.

The City Council will be responsible for adopting the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This governing body has the authority to promote sound public policy regarding hazards. Once the plan has been adopted, the City’s Public Safety and Community Services Manager (or a 2026 City of Bell Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 359
designee) will be responsible for submitting it to the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at Cal OES.

Cal OES will then submit the plan to FEMA Region IX for review and approval. This review will address the requirements set forth in 44 C.F.R. Section 201.6 (Local Mitigation Plans). Upon acceptance by FEMA, the City will gain eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.

APPENDIX A – PLANNING PROCESS
HMPT Meetings and Attendance
Meeting # Date Description HMPT Attendees
Meeting 1 4/18/25 Project Management
Meeting
Javier Ochiqui; Gina Skibar; Ricky
Manbahal; Sheetal Talwar
Meeting 2 7/1/25 Project Kick-Off Meeting Javier Ochiqui; Gina Skibar; Ricky Manbahal; David Marquez; Sheetal
Talwar; Mark Dumford
Meeting 3 8/19/25 August Check-In
Meeting
Javier Ochiqui; Gina Skibar; Ricky
Manbahal; David Marquez; Sheetal
Talwar
Meeting 4 9/30/25 Hazards and Actions
Workshop Part I
Javier Ochiqui; Gina Skibar; Ricky
Manbahal; David Marquez; Sheetal
Talwar
Meeting 5 10/21/25 Hazards and Actions
Workshop Part II
Javier Ochiqui; Gina Skibar; Ricky
Manbahal; Sheetal Talwar
Meeting 6 1/7/26 HMP Final Draft Review Javier Ochiqui; Gina Skibar; Ricky Manbahal; David Marquez; Sheetal
Talwar
Meeting 7 3/6/26 HMP Finalizing Actions
and Wrap-Up
Javier Ochiqui; Rita Montalvo; Gina
Skibar; David Marquez
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LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN KICK OFF
July 22, 2025
City of Bell, California
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Introductions
Chelsea Morganti,
CFM
Project Manager
Mark Duffy, MURP
Mitigation Planner
• Masters in Urban and Regional
Planning
• Cross-trained in a variety of
programs and grants management
fields
• Lead Planner for 8 HMPs in CA, IA,
MD, NV, and PA
• Overseen the development of 55
HMPs
• Served as the State Hazard
Mitigation Officer and Earthquake
Program Manager for NM
• Led the planning process for 10
plans since joining Witt O’Brien’s
Datasets, worksheets,
and other materials
are available through
Sharepoint
LINK
MEETING AGENDA - 07/22/25
•INTRODUCTIONS
• OVERVIEW
• TIMELINE CONFIRMATION
• EXERCISE 1 – HAZARD RANKING
• EXERCISE 2 – CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
• PUBLIC SURVEY REVIEW AND APPROVAL
• QUESTIONS AND NEXT STEPS

THE PLANNING PROCESS

OVERVIEW
WHAT IS A HAZARD? • Naturally occurring or man
-made event
• destructive or negative impact on health, safety, life, and/or property
WHAT IS MITIGATION? • Steps taken by the public, civic leadership, or private companies to reduce negative impacts
• most effectively through innovative, systemic, and informed steps. • “Mitigation Actions” • removing property or infrastructure from the mapped hazard area (elevation and acquisition)
• assisting and supporting naturally resilient acreage (wetlands, dunes, reefs)
• hardening the built environment (electrical micro grids, hurricane straps)
• strategic city planning (building codes and zoning restrictions) FEMA floodplain
map for a
section of Bell,
CA
CalOES
Earthquake Risk
Map for Bell
and surrounding
Communities
OVERVIEW – FEDERAL FUNDING

GRANT PROGRAMS
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – Post Fire (HMGP-PF) • Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) • Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
• Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) • Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (L-PDM)
OVERVIEW – YOUR ROLE
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
• Attend meetings
• Provide data and review draft sections
•Identify hazards
• Validate assets
• Complete Capability Assessment
•Identify mitigation actions
• Break the disaster cycle!

PROPOSED TIMELINE
= Active Development = Anticipated HMPT Meetings = Public Surveys are Open 2025 2026
May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Planning Process
Project Management Kick Off
Develop Community Engagement Plan
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Kick-off Meeting
Data and Information Gathering
Participant and Stakeholder Coordination
Capability Assessment
Asset Inventory
Hazard Identification Phase
Hazard Identification and Profiles
Community Engagement
Risk Assessment Phase
Hazard Mapping
Vulnerability and Loss Estimation
Risk Assessment
Mitigation Strategy
Develop Hazard Mitigation Goals and Strategy
Develop Actions
Develop Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
Plan Drafting
Draft Assembly
Review and Finalization
Community Engagement
State and FEMA Review
Plan Adoption Final Drafts and Plan Adoption
Closeout
Key Dates
Kickoff 7/22
Public Survey 1 Review and Validation 8/19
Hazards and Actions Workshop 1 9/23
Hazards and Actions Workshop 2 9/30
Public Survey 2 Review and Validation 10/21
Final Draft Review 11/25
EXERCISE 1
Worksheet 1
HAZARD

IDENTIFICATION
EXERCISE 2

CAPABILITY

ASSESSMENT
Worksheet 2

LINK LINK

PUBLIC SURVEY
• 24 total questions
• 16 questions focused on hazard
concerns and preparedness
• 8 optional demographic questions
• Purpose is to develop a broad understanding
of community members’ general concerns
about natural and human-caused hazards, as
well as which hazards people are most
worried about
LINK

QUESTIONS & NEXT
STEPS

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The city is developing your first FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Agenda
Timeline Update
Bell Capability Assessment
NFIP Data Request
Risk Factor Index
Additional Datasets
Questions And Next Steps
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City of Bell, California
Meeting Agenda
•Timeline Update
•Bell Capability Assessment
•NFIP Data Request
•Risk Factor Index
•Additional Datasets
•Questions And Next Steps
The Planning Process

CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Additional Capabilities
Are there other authorities, policies, programs, funding, and resources available to you that might support
implementation of the mitigation strategy?
What are some ways that your community might be able to expand upon or improve your capabilities to participate in hazard mitigation?
This may include identifying funding, getting access to areas of expertise, implementing new planning mechanisms, or adopting or enforcing new ordinances.

If you can’t identify any areas in which you can improve your capability to participate in mitigation, we must state this clearly to meet FEMA requirements.

Changes in Development
Have there been any changes in development in the past
five years?
What changes in development, if any, do you anticipate
in the next five years?
How have community priorities changed in the past five
years? This may include political, economic,
environmental, or any other substantive changes.

Plan Integration
How will you incorporate the hazard mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms?
This might include things like
•updating your development ordinance to reflect new hazard data •incorporating new priorities into your emergency operations plan •incorporating new maps into other community plans
•etc.

If you do not plan to incorporate the new plan into any other planning mechanisms, please say so.

How do you plan to engage community stakeholders as part of the planning process? FEMA requires we invite the following stakeholders to participate:
• Local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities
• Agencies that have the authority to regulate development • Neighboring communities
• Businesses, academia, and other private organizations • Non-profit organizations
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Information
Do you participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
Have you adopted a floodplain management or flood
damage prevention ordinance that meets the NFIP minimum criteria?
Which position, designee, or agency is identified in your floodplain management ordinance is responsible for
ensuring compliance with the NFIP?
How do you regulate development in the floodplain, issue permits in the floodplain, and implement and enforce your floodplain management ordinance?
How do you implement the substantial improvement /
substantial damage provisions of your floodplain
management ordinance?
Do you participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? If so, what is your CRS rating?
Have you adopted the latest effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?
NFIP RL/SRL Data
• HMP needs to include details on Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and Repetitive Loss (RL) properties to meet FEMA HMP requirements for NFIP participation Severe Repetitive Loss Repetitive Loss
NFIP covered structure that has:
• 2+ claims in which the cost of repair was 25% or
more of the structure’s value at the time of each
event;
• AND at the time of the second event, the
contract for flood insurance contains increased
cost of compliance coverage.

NFIP covered structure that has:
• 4+ claims with the amount of each claim exceeding
$5,000 (building and content payments); or
• 2+ claim payments (building payments only) made,
with cumulative amount exceeding the value of
the insured structure.

NFIP
RL/SRL
Forms Link

RISK FACTOR INDEX

RISK FACTOR
• Used to quantify risk across hazards. Assigns numerical values for five factors:
1) Probability 2) Impact 3) Extent 4) Warning time 5) Duration • Used in multiple previous plans
• RF Value = [(probability x .3) + (Impact x.3) + (Extent x .2) + (Warning time x .1) + (Duration x .1)] • Scores range from 1.00 to 4.00.

Risk Factor Index
Probability Impact Extent Warning Time Duration
1 (unlikely) – Less
than a 1% annual
chance
1 (minor) – Very few injuries, if
any. Only minor property
damage and minimal disruption
to quality of life. Minimal
disruption to critical facilities.
1 (Negligible) – Less than
1% of the planning area
affected
1 (Ample) – Warning time
is greater than 36 hours.
1 (brief) – Hazard typically
present for fewer than 2
hours
2 (possible) –
Between 1-49.9%
annual chance
2 (limited) – Some injuries, no
fatalities. Multiple reports of
property damage in the affected
area. Occasionally, buildings may
be destroyed.
2 (Small) – between 1-

10.9% of the planning area
affected
2 (advanced) – Warning
time is between 6-36
hours.
2 (extended) – Hazard
typically present between
2-24 hours
3 (likely) – Between
50-90% annual
chance
3 (critical) – Widespread injuries,
some of which may be severe.

Some fatalities possible. Possible
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
3 (Moderate) – Between
11-25% of the planning
area affected
3 (short) – Warning time is
between 30 minutes and 6
hours.
3 (prolonged) – Hazard
typically present between
24 hours and one week.
4 (highly likely) –
greater than 90%
annual chance
4 (catastrophic) – Extensive
injuries, many of which may be
severe. Fatalities expected, Mass
Casualty Incident (MCI) likely.
4 (Widespread) – More
than 25% of the planning
area affected
4 (minimal or none) –
Warning time is less than
30 minutes, if any.
4 (sustained) – Hazard
typically present for more
than one week
Risk Factor Examples
Hazard Probability Impact Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value Flooding 1 2 4 3 3 2.3
Earthquakes 1 4 4 4 1 2.8
Transportation Accident 4 1 1 4 1 2.2
High Risk = 3.0 or greater
Medium Risk = 2.0-2.9
Low Risk = Less than 2.0
Supplemental Datasets
• Does Bell have access to statistics on urban fires?
• Daily/monthly/annual number of calls
• Damages, injuries, fatalities
• Which fire stations primarily support Bell?
• Does Bell have any data on traffic accidents inside of City’s jurisdictional boundaries? • Number of accidents, injuries, fatalities, etc.
• Time that lanes or roads are closed due to accidents

QUESTIONS & NEXT
STEPS

Outlook
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City of Bell, California
Meeting Agenda
•Timeline update
•Catch up tasks
•Survey #1 results
•Hazards review
•Questions and next steps
Timeline Update
The Planning Process

PROPOSED TIMELINE
= Active Development = Anticipated HMPT Meetings = Public Surveys are Open 2025 2026
May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Planning Process
Project Management Kick Off
Develop Community Engagement Plan
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Kick-off Meeting
Data and Information Gathering
Participant and Stakeholder Coordination
Capability Assessment
Asset Inventory
Hazard Identification Phase
Hazard Identification and Profiles
Community Engagement
Risk Assessment Phase
Hazard Mapping
Vulnerability and Loss Estimation
Risk Assessment
Mitigation Strategy
Develop Hazard Mitigation Goals and Strategy
Develop Actions
Develop Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
Plan Drafting
Draft Assembly
Review and Finalization
Community Engagement
State and FEMA Review
Plan Adoption Final Drafts and Plan Adoption
Closeout
Key Dates
Kickoff 7/22
Public Survey 1 Review and Validation 8/19
Hazards and Actions Workshop 1 9/30
Hazards and Actions Workshop 2 9/30
Public Survey 2 Review and Validation 10/21
Final Draft Review 11/25
Catch Up Tasks
Quick -Hitters
• Capability Assessment Worksheet
• Capability discussion responses
• Determination on compliance with AB 2140
Additional Capabilities
Are there other authorities, policies, programs, funding, and resources available to you that might support
implementation of the mitigation strategy?
What are some ways that your community might be able to expand upon or improve your capabilities to participate in hazard mitigation?
This may include identifying funding, getting access to areas of expertise, implementing new planning mechanisms, or adopting or enforcing new ordinances.

If you can’t identify any areas in which you can improve your capability to participate in mitigation, we must state this clearly to meet FEMA requirements.

Changes in Development
Have there been any changes in development in the past
five years?
What changes in development, if any, do you anticipate
in the next five years?
How have community priorities changed in the past five
years? This may include political, economic,
environmental, or any other substantive changes.

Plan Integration
How will you incorporate the hazard mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms?
This might include things like
•updating your development ordinance to reflect new hazard data •incorporating new priorities into your emergency operations plan •incorporating new maps into other community plans
•etc.

If you do not plan to incorporate the new plan into any other planning mechanisms, please say so.

How do you plan to engage community stakeholders as part of the planning process? FEMA requires we invite the following stakeholders to participate:
• Local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities
• Agencies that have the authority to regulate development • Neighboring communities
• Businesses, academia, and other private organizations • Non-profit organizations
Public Survey Results
Public Survey #1 Results
Most concerning natural hazards:

Hazards Review
Risk Factor Index
Probability Impact Extent Warning Time Duration
1 (unlikely) – Less
than a 1% annual
chance
1 (minor) – Very few injuries, if
any. Only minor property
damage and minimal disruption
to quality of life. Minimal
disruption to critical facilities.
1 (Negligible) – Less than
1% of the planning area
affected
1 (Ample) – Warning time
is greater than 36 hours.
1 (brief) – Hazard typically
present for fewer than 2
hours
2 (possible) –
Between 1-49.9%
annual chance
2 (limited) – Some injuries, no
fatalities. Multiple reports of
property damage in the affected
area. Occasionally, buildings may
be destroyed.
2 (Small) – between 1-

10.9% of the planning area
affected
2 (advanced) – Warning
time is between 6-36
hours.
2 (extended) – Hazard
typically present between
2-24 hours
3 (likely) – Between
50-90% annual
chance
3 (critical) – Widespread injuries,
some of which may be severe.

Some fatalities possible. Possible
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
3 (Moderate) – Between
11-25% of the planning
area affected
3 (short) – Warning time is
between 30 minutes and 6
hours.
3 (prolonged) – Hazard
typically present between
24 hours and one week.
4 (highly likely) –
greater than 90%
annual chance
4 (catastrophic) – Extensive
injuries, many of which may be
severe. Fatalities expected, Mass
Casualty Incident (MCI) likely.
4 (Widespread) – More
than 25% of the planning
area affected
4 (minimal or none) –
Warning time is less than
30 minutes, if any.
4 (sustained) – Hazard
typically present for more
than one week
Risk Factor Ratings
Hazard Probability Impact Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value Dam and levee failure 1 1 2 4 2 1.6
Drought and water shortage 3 1 4 1 4 2.5
Extreme temperatures 4 3 4 1 4 3.4
Fires – urban and wild 4 1 1 4 2 2.3
Land subsidence, karsts, sinkholes 1 1 1 3 4 1.5
Severe thunderstorms 3 1 2 4 1 2.1
Tornadoes 1 3 2 3 1 2.0
Tsunamis 1 1 1 3 2 1.3
Windstorms 4 1 4 2 2 2.7
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Hazards to cover in the next meeting: Earthquakes; Flooding; Sea level rise; Civic unrest; Cyber attacks; Hazardous materials releases; Pandemic; Transportation accidents; Utility and infrastructure failures; Dam and Levee Failure
• The Garvey Reservoir is the only waterbody projected to impact the City of Bell in the event of a failure. The
impact is expected to be limited to the northeastern
portion of the Cheli District.
• Garvey Reservoir did have leaking in 1989, although the impacts were limited to properties within 1000 ft of the structure
• No critical facilities inside the projected inundation area Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 1 2 4 2 1.6
• Since 2000, Los Angeles County has experienced
drought conditions roughly 60% of the time
• In Bell, roughly 25% of the population is under 18, while another 10% is over the age of 65. Both groups may be at a greater risk due to faster water loss and the potential for pre-existing conditions.
• There are no documented instances of water providers
implementing water use restrictions in Bell, but this could occur in the future if conditions are severe.

Drought and Water Shortages Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 3 1 4 1 4 2.5
As of 9/22/2025
• The nearest weather station with
consistent records is the Los
Angeles Downtown Station
(USW00093134)
• The hottest recorded temperature
at this station is 113 degrees
Fahrenheit (9/27/2010)
• Similar to drought, young children
and the elderly are at an increased
risk of extreme heat
• In the last 50 years, the days with
max temperatures at or above 90
°F has varied from 10 days (1975)
to over 40 days (2020).
• No reported temperatures below
freezing since 1978.

Extreme Temperatures Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 4 3 4 1 4 3.4
• No recorded instances of wildfire flames directly
affecting the City of Bell; smoke from wildfires can still create health risks, particularly for:
• young children
• the elderly
• People outside for long periods
• People sensitive to poor air quality
Fires – Urban and Wild Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 4 1 1 4 2 2.3
• Structural fires are common according to local, state, and national data.
• CAL FIRE reported 12,238 structural fires in 2024,
75% of which occurred in residential properties
• The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
estimates 470,000 structure fires in 2023, with one
occurring every 67 seconds
• There are no previously reported instances of land
subsidence, karsts, or sinkholes in Bell, CA
• Land subsidence has been documented by the
California Geological Survey (CGS) south and east
of Bell, but not within Bell itself.
• Land subsidence is primarily the result of extracting underground resources such as water and oil
• Karsts are unlikely because Bell’s geology doesn’t
contain the soluble carbonate rock needed for
dissolution. Instead, Bell sits on alluvial deposits
from the Los Angeles River basin.
• Sinkholes are also unlikely due to Bell’s geology,
although they can occur from manmade conditions
like water main breaks and excavation.

Land Subsidence, Karsts,
and Sinkholes
Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 1 1 3 4 1.5
Approximate Location of Bell
• Since 2004, there have been 15 severe
thunderstorm warnings issued by the National
Weather Service (NWS) for all or part of Bell
(roughly once every 17 months).
• Since 1959, there have been 31 recorded
instances of hail inside Los Angeles County, with
the largest being 1.75 inches in diameter
• No records of lightning striking inside of the City
of Bell, but this could be due to data limitations.
• Primary concern is for older homes and people
who are caught outdoors
• Nearly 85% of Bell’s homes were built before
1980. These may have roofs nearing or past
their intended service life, with materials that
may have lost flexibility, adhesion, or protective
granules.

Severe Thunderstorms Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 3 1 2 4 1 2.1
NWS - Average Annual Number of Days with Thunderstorms
• There are no historical records of tornadoes
impacting the City of Bell.
• However, tornadoes have occurred in Los
Angeles County, and it cannot be ruled out in
the future.
• Bell has several mobile home parks. The
likelihood of a tornado-related fatality in a
mobile home is 15 to 20 times greater than in
permanent homes.
• The 2022 California Building Code
incorporates ASCE 7 wind load provisions
but does not designate Bell as being within a
tornado-prone region.

Tornadoes Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 3 2 3 1 2.0
• The City of Bell is not within the Tsunami
Hazard Area projected by the California
Geological survey (CGS)
• Secondary hazards could arise from the surge
of people moving inland, disruption to facilities
and services along the coast, and decreased
economic activity
• Panic could cause people within the City to
attempt to flee when they don’t need to,
potentially creating more harm to emergency
response efforts
Tsunamis Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 1 1 3 2 1.3
• NWS data reports more than 500 instances of
high wind in Los Angeles County since 2000
• Since 2008, building codes require new
structures to be able to withstand 3-second
gusts of at least 100mph (excluding mobile
homes).
• Most of Bell’s housing stock was built before
2008. Depending upon a structure’s age, it may
be built to withstand wind speeds of 70-80mph
or with no special consideration for wind
speeds.
• Critical facilities built since the early 1990s
should be constructed to withstand windspeeds
of approximately 100mph.

Windstorms Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 4 1 4 2 2 2.7

HIGHEST RECORDED

WIND SPEED (KTS)

HIGHEST RECORDED

WIND SPEED (MPH) NUMBER OF EVENTS PERCENTAGE OF ALL EVENTS Below 50 knots Below 57.54 mph 21 3.83%
51-60 knots 57.54-69.05 mph 311 56.65%
61-70 knots 69.05-80.55 mph 156 28.42%
71-80 knots 80.55-92.06 mph 41 7.47%
81 knots or above 92.06 mph or above 16 2.91%
HIGH WIND EVENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2000-2025
Year Built Number of Units Percent of Total
Housing Stock
2010 or later 9 0.1%
2000–2009 149 1.6%
1990–1999 344 3.7%
1980–1989 716 7.7%
1970–1979 995 10.7%
1960–1969 1,209 13.0%
1950–1959 2,497 26.9%
1940–1949 1,427 15.4%
Before 1940 1,953 21.0%
Total 9,298 100%

AGE OF HOMES IN BELL, CA
Mitigation Strategy
Goals
What do you want the future of hazard mitigation of Bell to look like? A mitigation Strategy serves as the long-term blueprint for reducing the potential losses. The mitigation strategy includes the development of goals and prioritized hazard mitigation actions.

Goals are long-term policy statements and global visions that support the mitigation strategy. Goals should be specific and actionable, but not every goal needs to be a physical project—examples include education and awareness programs and improving community resources/capabilities.

In a plan update, goals and actions are either reaffirmed or updated based on current conditions, including the completion of hazard mitigation initiatives, an updated or new risk assessment, or changes in state or local priorities.

Questions & Next Steps
Due Outs
• Capability Assessment Worksheet
• Capability discussion responses
• Determination on compliance with AB 2140
• Public survey #2
• Feedback on community goals
• Action identification (for next meeting)

Outlook
Bell HMP Survey 2 Review and Next Steps
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Hazards and Goals | October 21, 2025
City of Bell, California
Meeting Agenda
•Decision Point Catch Up
•Hazards Review Part 2
•Mitigation Goals
•Actions
•Questions And Next Steps
Decision Point Catch Up
Now
• Profiling “climate change” and “disadvantaged
communities” (AB 2140) – YES
• Identify Goals
Next Steps
• Public Survey #2 Finalization
• Identify Stakeholders
• Finalize Actions

PROPOSED TIMELINE
= Active Development = Anticipated HMPT Meetings = Public Surveys are Open 2025 2026
May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Planning Process
Project Management Kick Off
Develop Community Engagement Plan
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Kick-off Meeting
Data and Information Gathering
Participant and Stakeholder Coordination
Capability Assessment
Asset Inventory
Hazard Identification Phase
Hazard Identification and Profiles
Community Engagement
Risk Assessment Phase
Hazard Mapping
Vulnerability and Loss Estimation
Risk Assessment
Mitigation Strategy
Develop Hazard Mitigation Goals and Strategy
Develop Actions
Develop Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
Plan Drafting
Draft Assembly
Review and Finalization
Community Engagement
State and FEMA Review
Plan Adoption Final Drafts and Plan Adoption
Closeout
Key Dates
Kickoff 7/22
Public Survey 1 Review and Validation 8/19
Hazards and Actions Workshop 1 9/30
Hazards and Actions Workshop 2 10/21
Public Survey 2 - TBD – November?
Final Draft Review TBD – December or
January?
Community Stakeholders
A2-a. The plan must provide documentation of an opportunity for stakeholders to be involved in the current planning process.

Documentation of this opportunity must identify how each of the following types of stakeholders were presented with this opportunity, as applicable:

1. Local and regional agencies involved with hazard mitigation activities

2. Agencies that have the authority to regulate development

3. Neighboring jurisdictions

4. Private and academic entities

5. Non-profit organizations
Private and Academic Non-Profit
Bell High School Salvation Army
Bell Adult School AC2T
Program
Foundation Shelter
Resource Bank
CEMEX Bell Southland Christian Church
307th Chemical Company
Navy Reserve Center*
Hazards Review Part 2
Public Survey #1 Results
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Cyber attacks
Civil unrest
Pandemic/epidemic
Transportation accidents
Utility and infrastructure failure
Hazardous materials releases
Which Manmade Hazards Concern You the Most?
Responses
Risk Factor Index
Probability Impact Extent Warning Time Duration
1 (unlikely) – Less
than a 1% annual
chance
1 (minor) – Very few injuries, if
any. Only minor property
damage and minimal disruption
to quality of life. Minimal
disruption to critical facilities.
1 (Negligible) – Less than
1% of the planning area
affected
1 (Ample) – Warning time
is greater than 36 hours.
1 (brief) – Hazard typically
present for fewer than 2
hours
2 (possible) –
Between 1-49.9%
annual chance
2 (limited) – Some injuries, no
fatalities. Multiple reports of
property damage in the affected
area. Occasionally, buildings may
be destroyed.
2 (Small) – between 1-

10.9% of the planning area
affected
2 (advanced) – Warning
time is between 6-36
hours.
2 (extended) – Hazard
typically present between
2-24 hours
3 (likely) – Between
50-90% annual
chance
3 (critical) – Widespread injuries,
some of which may be severe.

Some fatalities possible. Possible
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
3 (Moderate) – Between
11-25% of the planning
area affected
3 (short) – Warning time is
between 30 minutes and 6
hours.
3 (prolonged) – Hazard
typically present between
24 hours and one week.
4 (highly likely) –
greater than 90%
annual chance
4 (catastrophic) – Extensive
injuries, many of which may be
severe. Fatalities expected, Mass
Casualty Incident (MCI) likely.
4 (Widespread) – More
than 25% of the planning
area affected
4 (minimal or none) –
Warning time is less than
30 minutes, if any.
4 (sustained) – Hazard
typically present for more
than one week
Risk Factor Ratings
Hazard Probability Impact Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value Earthquakes 1 4 4 4 1 2.8
Flooding 1 1 2 2 1 1.3
Sea level rise 1 1 1 1 4 1.3
Civic unrest 2 1 2 3 2 1.8
Cyber attacks 2 2 1 4 1 1.9
Hazardous Materials Releases 4 1 1 4 2 2.3
Pandemic/Epidemic 2 3 4 1 4 2.8
Transportation accidents 4 1 1 4 1 2.2
Utility & infrastructure failure 4 1 2 4 2 2.5
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Earthquakes
• Records from the California Geological Survey (CGS) show there has been one instance of an earthquake (greater than magnitude 3.0) with an epicenter inside of Bell’s political boundaries.

Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 4 4 4 1 2.8
• The nearest fault that has consistently produced M 4.6 or greater earthquakes is the Alquist Priolo Fault • Data gathering to assess specific structural vulnerabilities would be a strong action • There are no 100-year or 500-year
floodplains identified by FEMA inside
the City of Bell
• Historical reports of flooding and flash
flooding from NCEI do not identify any
events in the City of Bell
• A portion of Bell is within an area
designated as Zone X: An area
protected by levees from 1% annual
chance flood
• Per FEMA, the dam has been
provisionally accredited. Recommend
precautions to protect lives and
minimize damages in the area, such as
issuing an evacuation plan and
encouraging property owners to
purchase flood insurance
Flooding Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 1 2 2 1 1.3 • The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration’s
(NOAA) provides Sea Level
Rise projections
• Bell is not expected to be
directly impacted, even in the
highest scenario
• Like tsunamis, Bell may still
experience indirect effects,
although these will be more
gradual
Sea Level Rise Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 1 1 1 1 4 1.3 BELL
• Civic unrest is a broadly refers to the risk posed by large-scale disturbances in public order resulting
from social, political, or economic tensions
• Civic unrest can be both peaceful or violent
• From a mitigation standpoint, the goal is minimizing
potential disruptions, damages, and injuries
• While infrequent, civic unrest has occurred in and
around Bell and can be expected
On June 20, 2025, approximately 100 people gathered
near the 7000 block of Atlantic Avenue. Damage was
documented to several vehicles and one arrest was
recorded.

Civic Unrest Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 2 1 2 3 2 1.8
• Attacks which affect 500 or more California
residents must be reported to the California Attorney
General
• A list of these events is accessible by the public
through the Office of the California Attorney
General’s website
• While there are no reports of cyber attacks affecting Bell, other communities like Los Angeles, Torrance,
Maywood Long Beach, and more have reported
cyber attacks.
• According to a report from the FBI, the State of
California reported over $2.5 billion in losses from
cyber attacks in 2024, the most among all 50 states
Cyber Attacks Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 2 2 1 4 1 1.9
• 73 sites in Bell are identified by
California’s Department of Toxic
Substances Control as hazardous
materials facilities.
• Recent spills reported by California’s
Spill/Release Incident Reports identify
five releases. These have been
relatively minor events, with no
reports of fatalities or injuries.

Hazardous Materials
Releases
Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 4 1 1 4 2 2.3
11/19/2024 – 120 gallons of diesel spilled when a vehicle collided with a semi, puncturing the fuel tanks. The fuel travelled to a nearby storm drain
4/2/2024 – 10 gallons of oil were released into a storm drain when an underground tank broke. 9/8/2022 – less than one gallon of capacitor oil spilled at an industrial site due to a reported mechanical failure 3/16/2021 – Road debris damaged the fuel tank of a semi, resulting in the release of 25 gallons of diesel. The release was contained before reaching any storm drains.
6/19/2020 – 30 gallons of diesel were released due to a vehicle collision. CHP and Caltrans responded and contained the release. • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and World Health Organization (WHO) both emphasize
that future pandemics are inevitable and encourage
preparedness planning.
• As of December 27, 2023, the city had recorded 17,754 cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19; no Bellspecific data is available for deaths or hospitalizations • LA Times article from April 2020 states that 19 deaths in Bell were tied to a single facility, and Bell had a fatality rate of 52 per 100,000, which is among the highest
across all communities in the County.
• CDC developed the Pandemic Severity Assessment
Framework (PSAF), which uses indicators of
transmissibility and clinical severity to assign events to a point scale. The transmissibility is rated 1-5, and the clinical severity is rated 1-7.

Pandemic / Epidemic Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 2 3 4 1 4 2.8
COVID-19
Evaluation of Diseases
(includes flu and other transmissible infections)
• Between 2014 and 2024, there were
2,167 crashes in Bell, per California
Highway Patrol (CHP) data.
• There were 1,256 injuries and 30
fatalities resulting from crashes in Bell
between 2014 and 2024.
• The three highest-crash intersections in
Bell are:

Transportation Accidents Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 4 1 1 4 1 2.2

1. Florance Ave & Walker Ave – 44

2. Florance Ave & Atlantic Ave – 31

3. Gage Ave and Wilcox Ave - 30
• Bell is part of SCE’s regional grid, meaning outages
often stem from incidents outside city boundaries
• SCE’s 2024 Reliability Report indicates that customers in this area experience ~1 sustained outage per
customer per year, lasting an average of 158
minutes—a good benchmark for Bell’s annual
exposure
• No reports of major failures in water, wastewater, gas, or communications services or infrastructure, but minor disruptions have occurred and should be expected
annually in the future.

Utility and Infrastructure Failures Probability Impact Spatial Extent Warning Time Duration RF Value 4 1 2 4 2 2.5
Utility Provider(s) in Bell
Water California Water Company; Golden State Water
Company; Maywood Mutual Water Company; Tract 349
Water Company; Tract 180 Water Company
Wastewater City-owned local infrastructure; Sanitation District of Los Angeles County, District 1 water main;
Gas Southern California Gas Company
Electric Southern California Edison
Internet AT&T; DIRECTV: HughesNet
Mitigation Goals
Disadvantaged Communities /
Vulnerable Populations • SB 1000 is triggered when local governments adopt or revise two or more general plan elements concurrently. (Gov. Code, § 65302, subd. (h)(2)).
• Pursuant to SB 1000, local governments must identify in their General Plan the disadvantaged communities in their planning areas. In doing so, local governments should describe the disadvantaged communities with particularity. • SB 379 calls for: a vulnerability assessment that identifies the risks that climate change poses to the local jurisdiction and the geographic areas at risk
State Goals - Paraphrased

1. Promote cross-sector collaboration by fostering partnerships across all sectors and levels of government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

2. Improve climate literacy

3. Improve the understanding of the locations, potential and cascading impacts, and linkages among the threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and measures needed to protect life, community lifelines, the environment, property, and infrastructure.

4. Promote, coordinate, and implement hazard mitigation plans and projects to be consistent with and supportive of climate action and adaptation goals.

5. Work collaboratively on hazard mitigation planning efforts to foster and reinforce resilient communities

6. Promote integration of hazard mitigation plans

7. Reduce complexities, remove barriers, and streamline programs

8. measure progress toward increasing resources for communities and populations subjected to systematic, institutional, and procedural oppression.

9. Reduce mitigation-related disparities impacting underserved populations and historically marginalized communities

10. Foster a comprehensive statewide, whole-community approach to mitigation.

11. Actively promote climate-focused programs, policies, projects, and initiatives by encouraging multi-benefit projects that reduce risk using nature-based solutions.

City of Bell Community Goals
I. Protect lives and reduce injuries.

II. Support economic stability, recovery, and maintain community continuity and social connections.

III. Minimize property and infrastructure damages, downtime, and accelerate recovery.

IV. Promote public awareness of hazard mitigation through outreach and education.

Actions
Extreme
Temperatures
1) Increase the number of native trees planted
around buildings to shade parking lots and
along major streets.
2) Support the construction or retrofit of white
roofs.
3) Support the construction or retrofit of homes
and businesses with increased insulation (like
protecting pipes from freezing during extreme
cold).
4) Implement warming or cooling centers for
community members to gather at during an
event.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC Risk Factor: High 3.4
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Windstorm
1) Support including measures like structural
bracing, shutters, and laminated glass in
windowpanes in building design to minimize
damage.
2) Review building codes and structural
policies to ensure they are adequate to
protect structures from wind damage.
3) Support establishing standards for all
utilities regarding tree pruning around lines
and pole maintenance.
4) Develop an outreach program to teach
families, schools, and businesses how to
safely secure things like windows, roofmounted heating, ventilation, air conditioners, improve roof coverings, and
other features.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Risk Factor: High 2.7
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Drought and
Water Shortage
1)
2)
3)
4) Risk Factor: Medium 2.5
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Earthquakes, Landslide,
and Mudflow
1) Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses with how to secure your properties and protect people before an earthquake.
2) Support the construction or retrofit of stabilized structures to lessen damages during an earthquake.
3) Develop an earthquake evacuation plan for community
members.
4) Map and assess the probable vulnerability to landslides. 5) Construct soil stabilization measures (like planting soil stabilizing vegetation on steep, publicly-owned slopes.
6) Construct debris flow catchments to prevent transfer of sediment into roadways.

Risk Factor: Medium 2.5
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Fires
1) Conduct defensible space evaluations around critical facilities
2) Purchasing and installing external, structure-specific water hydration systems (sprinklers); dedicated power
sources; and dedicated cisterns on public buildings.
3) Replace flammable vegetation with less flammable
species.
4) Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses how to safely dispose of
flammable materials, create defensible space around
buildings, maintain smoke detectors, etc.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC Risk Factor: Medium 2.3
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Severe
Thunderstorms
1) Support including measures like
structural bracing, shutters, laminated
glass in windowpanes, and hailresistant roof coverings or flashing, in building design to minimize damage.
2) Support construction or retrofit of hail
resistant roofing and siding.
3) Develop an outreach program to
teach families, schools, and businesses
how to stay safe in a storm.
4) Implement community shelters so
community members can gather during
events.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Risk Factor: Medium 2.1
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Tornados
1)
2)
3)
4)
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Risk Factor: Medium 2.0
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Dam and Levee Failure
1) Join a task force with surrounding
communities that would encourage
jurisdictions with high hazard dams to
implement protective measures.
2) Advocate for a thorough watershed analysis
for all proposed dam or reservoir projects
3) Encourage homeowners to purchase flood
insurance.
4) Join the Community Rating System that
requires communities to implement higher
standards in exchange for discounts on
homeowner's flood insurance policies.

Risk Factor: Medium 1.6
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Land Subsidence,
Karst, and Sinkholes
1) Use ground-penetrating radar to detect
and map possible hazard areas.
2) Acquire and demolish or relocate
buildings and infrastructure in high-risk
areas.
3) Prohibit development in areas that
have been identified as at-risk.
4) Promote community awareness of
subsidence risks and impacts.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Risk Factor: Low 1.5
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Flooding
1)
2)
3)
4)
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Risk Factor: Low 1.3
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Sea Level Rise
1) Join a task force with surrounding communities to
implement a Mitigation Plan that outlines roles,
responsibilities, and priorities to protect against
impacts.
2) Model various "what-if" scenarios to estimate
potential vulnerabilities in order to develop sea level rise mitigation priorities.
3) Invest in the construction of community shelters for evacuees to utilize when impacted.
4) Work with local utility providers to establish
expectations for impacts and prioritize improvements.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND Risk Factor: Low 1.3
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Tsunamis
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•
•
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Risk Factor: Low 1.3
High Risk = 2.6 or greater
Medium Risk = 1.6-2.5
Low Risk = 1.5 or less
Human Caused
Hazard Actions?
• Cyber Attacks
• Hazardous Materials Releases
• Civil Unrest
• Pandemic/Epidemic
• Transportation Accidents
• Utility and Infrastructure Failure

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Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Meeting
Mitigation Plan Review | January 7, 2026
City of Bell
• Updating Stakeholder Contact Info
• Plan Monitoring, Maintenance, Implementation,
Evaluation, and Update Procedures
• Public Survey #2 Results
• Public Survey #3
• Prioritizing Mitigation Actions
• Next Steps
Meeting Agenda
Planning Team Due -Outs
• We need to finish identifying the community stakeholders, including an email to contact. Without this information, we will rely on you to select community stakeholders and communicate with them. distribute the draft to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Contact Information

Stakeholder Class Name Email
Neighboring Jurisdiction City of Maywood Planning Division [email protected] Neighboring Jurisdiction City of Huntington Park Planning & Zoning Division [email protected] Neighboring Jurisdiction City of Cudahy Planning and Zoning [email protected] Neighboring Jurisdiction City of Bell Gardens Planning Division [email protected] Neighboring Jurisdiction City of Commerce Planning Division [email protected] Private Businesses & Academia Bell High School
Private Businesses & Academia Bell Adult School AC2T Program Private Businesses & Academia CEMEX Bell
Private Businesses & Academia Navy Reserve Center
Private Businesses & Academia Army 307th Chemical Company Private Businesses & Academia Army 350th Engineer Company Private Businesses & Academia Slawson Southeast Occupational Center Private Businesses & Academia AsendiaUSA [email protected] Private Businesses & Academia CA-NY Express Cross Country Movers [email protected] Private Businesses & Academia Amuse Cosmetics [email protected] Private Businesses & Academia HNS Supply Company [email protected] • We need to finish identifying the community stakeholders, including an email to contact. Without this information, we will rely on you to select community stakeholders and communicate with them. distribute the draft to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Contact Information

Stakeholder Class Name Email
Local/Regional Agencies Involved in
Hazard Mitigation
City of Bell Public Works Division [email protected] Local/Regional Agencies Involved in
Hazard Mitigation
City of Bell Police Department
Local/Regional Agencies Involved in
Hazard Mitigation
City of Bell Community Services
Local Agencies/Entities with the
Authority to Regulate Development
City of Bell Community Development Department [email protected] Local Agencies/Entities with the
Authority to Regulate Development
City of Bell City Council
Local Agencies/Entities with the
Authority to Regulate Development
City of Bell City Manager [email protected]
Non-Profit/Community Organizations Salvation Army [email protected] Non-Profit/Community Organizations Shelter Partnership [email protected] Non-Profit/Community Organizations Southland Christian Church Process for Updating, Maintaining,
Monitoring, and Implementing the Plan
FEMA Requirement D2:

Is there a description of the method and schedule for keeping the plan current (monitoring, evaluating and updating the mitigation plan within a five-year cycle)? Monitoring means tracking the implementation of the plan over time. For example, monitoring may include a system for tracking the status of the identified hazard mitigation actions.

Evaluating means assessing the effectiveness of the plan at achieving its stated purpose and goals.

Updating means reviewing and revising the plan at least once every five years. “The City of Bell City Manager’s Office
has been tasked with monitoring and
maintenance of the City’s Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Completion of actions
and other data impacting the plan will
be tracked by the Department of
Public Safety.”
“The City of Bell will evaluate the
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan on an
annual basis to determine the
effectiveness of the programs and to
reflect changes in land development
or programs that may affect mitigation
priorities.”
Process for Updating, Maintaining,
Monitoring, and Implementing the Plan
FEMA Requirement D3:

Does the plan describe a process by which each community will integrate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms, such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate?
Integrate: Integrate means to include hazard mitigation principles, vulnerability information and mitigation actions into other existing community planning to leverage activities that have co-benefits, reduce risk and increase resilience.

Examples of how the plan can be integrated include:
• General plan
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Emergency Operations Plan
• Ordinances, codes, and regulations
• Development review and permitting process
• Parks, open space, and natural resource plans
• Climate Actions Plan
• Public outreach strategies
• Evaluating the hazard mitigation plan
can be an effective way to reinforce
mitigation actions, determine the
right time for implementation, and
assess progress.
• Evaluation can also help determine if
actions are no longer relevant or
viable
• When done correctly, plan evaluation
can reduce the time spent on future
plan updates
Plan Monitoring, Maintenance,
Evaluation, Integration, and
Updating
Reviewing Survey #2 Results - Overview
• 13 responses, 12 of whom are residents
• How should we integrate the feedback from Survey #2
• No Lebanese Arabic survey responses
• One response from Spanish survey
• Provides a copy of the draft, should be hosted online • Asks for community input on aspects of the Hazard Mitigation Plan draft
• Across the previous two surveys, only 1 response came from Spanish version, none from Lebanese Arabic—do we want to continue translating?
• Like the last survey, will send a link and a QR code
Survey #3
After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan draft… • How well do you think the Plan assesses Bell’s existing and future hazards? • How well prepared do you think the community is for disasters, overall? • How well do you think the proposed actions will help mitigate future impacts? • Do you have any general comments to share with the planning team? • And more…
Mitigation Actions
Prioritizing Mitigation Actions
Possible options for prioritizing actions:

1. Entirely driven by community support levels from
survey #2

2. Tier ratings (high, medium, low) based on qualitative assessments of several factors:
• Overall cost, anticipated return, community
support, political support, time to completion,
hazards addressed

3. Quantitative methodology using assigned numeric
values for different criteria
FEMA C5-a:

The plan must describe the criteria used for prioritizing the implementation of the actions. The criteria must include an emphasis on the extent to which benefits are maximized, in relation to the associated costs of the action.

Although a full benefit-cost analysis is not necessary, the plan must demonstrate that proposed mitigation actions will be prioritized by weighing the cost of the action versus the benefits the action will produce, in addition to other prioritization factors. Another example of a prioritization method may be that jurisdictions establish a minimum threshold for the dollar amount, types or number of benefits an action must have to be considered for implementation. Or they could simply prioritize actions with more benefits than other alternatives Example from
another HMP
Required Action Details
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for extreme temperatures:

1. Increase the number of native trees planted around buildings to shade parking lots and along major streets. (12)

2. Implement warming or cooling centers for community members to gather at during an event. (8)

3. None/Other (0)
Actions for earthquakes:

1. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to secure your properties and protect
people before an earthquake. (8)

2. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses what to do during an earthquake. (8)

3. Develop an earthquake evacuation plan for community
members. (6)

4. None (2)

5. Other – provide emergency toolkits (1)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for fire:

1. Installing external, structure-specific water hydration systems (sprinklers); dedicated power sources; and dedicated cisterns on public buildings. (10)

2. Support the construction or retrofit of non-combustible materials for homes, businesses, and schools. (8)

3. Replace flammable vegetation with less flammable species. (8)

4. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to safely dispose of flammable materials, create defensible space around buildings, maintain smoke detectors, etc. (7)

5. None (1)

6. Other - Eradicate homelessness in Bell, which pose a greater risk when they use fire to stay warm and heat food. (1)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for windstorms:

1. Support establishing standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around lines and pole maintenance. (10)

2. Support including measures like structural bracing, shutters, and laminated glass in windowpanes in building design to minimize damage. (10)

3. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to safely secure things like windows, roofmounted heating, ventilation, air conditioners, improve roof coverings, and other features. (5)

4. Other - Above suggestions are not necessary, Tree pruning should already be in the budget. Use the money to Earthquake Emergency Kits (1)

5. None (0) Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for severe thunderstorms:

1. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to stay safe in a storm. (9)

2. Implement community shelters so community members can gather during events. (6)

3. None (2)

4. Other - Earthquake Emergency Kits per household (1)
Actions for drought:

1. Support the construction or retrofit of drought resilient landscaping (like planting native vegetation or xeriscaping). (10)

2. Support the construction of rain capture systems and reclaimed water usage. (9)

3. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to use less water. (6)

4. Implement fines for community members who use more than the allowed amount of water per household. (5)

5. None (1)

6. Other (0)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for landslides:

1. Construct debris flow catchments to prevent transfer of sediment into roadways. (7)

2. Construct soil stabilization measures (like planting soil stabilizing vegetation on steep, publicly-owned slopes. (6)

3. Map and assess the probable vulnerability to landslides. (6)

4. None (4)

5. Other (0)
Actions for land subsidence:

1. Use ground-penetrating radar to detect and map possible hazard areas. (11)

2. Promote community awareness of subsidence risks and impacts. (6)

3. None (2)

4. Other (0)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for flooding:

1. Improve the stormwater systems to pass more water. (9)

2. Modify stormwater systems so that rainfall is captured and/or absorbed into the soil, instead of being routed toward drains (bioswales, drywells, pervious pavements, rain barrels, sand filters, etc.). (9)

3. Use GIS to map hazard areas, at-risk structures, and high-risk areas. (7)

4. Encourage homeowners to purchase flood insurance. (2)

5. Other - Keep and clean out the city gutters throughout the city (1)

6. None (0)
Actions for dam failure:

1. Join a task force with surrounding communities that would encourage jurisdictions with high hazard dams to implement protective measures. (8)

2. None (6)

3. Advocate for a thorough watershed analysis for all proposed dam or reservoir projects. (5)

4. Encourage homeowners to purchase flood insurance. (1)

5. Other (0)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for sea level rise:

1. Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement a Mitigation Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and priorities to protect against impacts. (6)

2. Work with local utility providers to establish expectations for impacts and prioritize improvements. (6)

3. Model various “what-if” scenarios to estimate potential vulnerabilities in order to develop sea level rise mitigation priorities. (4)

4. Invest in the construction of community shelters for evacuees to utilize when impacted. (3)

5. None (2)

6. Other - Research the rate of displacement due to rising sea levels, and determine its effect on Bell population. If there is an effect, develop a plan to accommodate for it (i.e. improving residential areas to bring in prospective residents by
strengthening business relations and having more recreational appeal) (1)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for tornadoes:

1. Support establishing standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around lines and pole maintenance. (7)

2. None (5)

3. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to safely secure things like windows, roofmounted heating, ventilation, air conditioners, improve roof coverings, and other features. (3)

4. Other - City should already be taking care of tree pruning and lines and pole maintenance (1)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for tsunamis:

1. Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes. (9)

2. Implement an "Evacuteer" Program, where community members would volunteer to participate in trainings and learn how to support the process of an evacuation event. (6)

3. Invest public funds now to be accessed only to support a locally declared disaster event. (5)

4. Implement community shelters so evacuees can gather during events. (4)

5. None (2)

6. Other - We have FEMA (1)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for cyber attacks:

1. Implement staff training programs on how to spot scammers and phishing attempts. (7)

2. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to spot scammers and phishing attempts. (5)

3. None (3)

4. Spend public funds to invest in more protective online security systems or back up devises. (3)

5. Other (0)
Actions for hazardous materials releases:

1. Develop city ordinances that would require businesses and commercial facilities to log all materials with the fire department. (9)

2. Develop city ordinances that would restrict the kinds of businesses and commercial facilities able to operate within the city and the kinds of materials allowed to be stored on site. (6)

3. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to respond in the event of different kinds of releases. (5)

4. None (1)

5. Other (0)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for civil unrest:

1. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to protect yourselves during an event. (5)

2. Reinforce doors and windows on public facilities with additional locks, shutters, or security bars to protect against forced entry during riots or protests. (4)

3. Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes. (4)

4. None (3)

5. Other (0)
Actions for pandemics:

1. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to protect against diseases. (6)

2. Create an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes. (6)

3. Invest in a rolling stockpile of Personal Protective Equipment. (4)

4. None (2)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
Actions for transportation accidents:

1. Put up signage and other small road hazard identifiers to help drivers navigate in more hazardous intersections. (10)

2. Implement a road safety study to understand which areas of the city have the most risk and identify possible solutions. (7)

3. Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes. (3)

4. Other - better police enforcement of those who run red lights and drive erratically (1)

5. None (1)
Actions for utility and infrastructure failure:

1. Invest public funds now to be accessed only to support a local infrastructure failure. (8)

2. Work with local utility providers to establish expectations for impacts and prioritize improvements. (7)

3. Join a task force with surrounding communities that would support identification of solutions and funding infrastructure improvements. (4)

4. None (2)
Information required for each mitigation action:
- Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
- Estimated cost
- $ ($10,000 or less)
- $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
- $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
- $$$$ (over $1 million)
- Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
- Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)

URGENT NEEDS
 Finish stakeholder contact information
 Guidance on Survey #3
 Monitoring, Evaluating, Maintenance Decisions
 Action Prioritization
 Finish mitigation action information (cost,
responsible agency, timeframe, funding
sources)
 Send proof of survey distribution
• Always anticipate feedback/revision from review process • General estimate for state and FEMA review is 45 days, each. • Witt O’Brien’s will handle technical consultations with state/FEMA reviewers if the need arises
• After Approved Pending Adoption (APA) status, Bell will have 12 months to formally adopt the plan. Ideally, this also coincides with Assembly Bill 2140 adoption requirements
State and FEMA Review Process
California Assembly Bill 2140

1. Complete and submit an LHMP to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). A jurisdiction must have a current, FEMA-approved LHMP.

2. Adopt the LHMP via a formal resolution following your jurisdiction’s typical procedure once FEMA has issued “approvable pending adoption” (APA) status. Once FEMA receives a signed adoption resolution, they can then issue an official “approval” notice for your LHMP

3. At this time, you may also choose to adopt the LHMP into the Safety Element of your General Plan using the same resolution in order to meet a requirement of AB 2140 compliance.

4. Within the Safety Element update adoption resolution, there must be language specific to adopting the LHMP into the Safety Element of the General Plan, and the resolution must be signed and approved before the LHMP expires. This adoption can occur at the same time the LHMP is adopted to comply with FEMA requirements, or it can occur after the LHMP is approved but before it expires after five years.

AB2140 Fact Sheet
California Assembly Bill 2140

5. The local agency must include language specific to the LHMP within the Safety Element of their General Plan and make the LHMP easily accessible in its entirety as a weblink, appendices, or attachment.

6. Jurisdictions should follow their own internal procedures for Safety Element language, however, below is sample language that may be used:
“The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the [Add Jurisdiction Name] planning area was developed in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) and followed FEMA’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan guidance. The LHMP incorporates a process where hazards are identified and profiled, the people and facilities at risk are analyzed, and mitigation actions are developed to reduce or eliminate hazard risk. The implementation of these mitigation actions, which include both short and long-term strategies, involve planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities.” (Add a web link or language directing to the LHMP attachment or appendix within the Safety Element.) AB2140 Fact Sheet
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Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Meeting
Mitigation Plan Review | March 6th, 2026
City of Bell
Today’s Agenda:

1. Review stakeholder contact information

2. Make a plan for prioritizing mitigation actions

3. Review proposed mitigation actions and either eliminate them or provide missing information

4. Discuss path forward for public comment on plan draft Do you have points of contact for these organizations? If not, we will identify generic email addresses and move forward.

1. Stakeholder Contact Information
Stakeholder Class Name
Private Businesses & Academia Bell High School
Private Businesses & Academia Bell Adult School AC2T Program Private Businesses & Academia CEMEX Bell
Private Businesses & Academia Navy Reserve Center
Private Businesses & Academia Army 307th Chemical Company Private Businesses & Academia Army 350th Engineer Company Private Businesses & Academia Slawson Southeast Occupational Center Local/Regional Agencies Involved in Hazard Mitigation City of Bell Police Department Local/Regional Agencies Involved in Hazard Mitigation City of Bell Community Services Local Agencies/Entities with the Authority to Regulate Development City of Bell City Council Non-Profit/Community Organizations Southland Christian Church Our recommended path forward for prioritizing mitigation actions is to assign high, medium, or low priority based on whether the action saves lives, prevents property damage, or reduces the need for response. Are you okay with this path forward? We would not need support from you to identify the priority of your proposed actions.
• High Priority:
• Saves lives, AND either reduces property damage or reduces the need for response actions • Medium Priority:
• Saves lives, but does not reduce property damage or the need for response actions • Does not save lives, but reduces property damage and reduces the need for response actions • Low Priority:
• Does not save lives or reduce need for response actions, but reduces property damage • Does not save lives or reduce property damage, but reduces the need for response actions Reminder - FEMA C5-a:

The plan must describe the criteria used for prioritizing the implementation of the actions. The criteria must include an emphasis on the extent to which benefits are maximized, in relation to the associated costs of the action.

2. Prioritizing Mitigation Actions
We would like to review the mitigation action plan and discuss the outstanding required information for each mitigation action. If there is any information we cannot identify in this meeting, we will need you to provide it to us by Friday, March 13th.

Information required for each action includes:
• Who is responsible (agency, position, etc.)
• Estimated cost
• $ ($10,000 or less)
• $$ ($10,001 to $100,000)
• $$$ ($100,001 to $1 million)
• $$$$ (over $1 million)
• Timeframe (# of years, or estimated completion date)
• Funding sources (city funded or grant funded?)
• Priority (high, medium, low)

3. Review Mitigation Action Plan
After the plan draft is finalized, it will need to be shared with the public for comment. Remaining steps are:
• Upload the plan to your website or elsewhere online to make it available for review. • Provide us with a link to where it is hosted so we can include that link in our survey. • We will finalize the survey and send you a link.
• Share the draft plan and survey with the public via your social media or other channels. • Provide us with documentation that you have let the public know about the opportunity to review the plan (links to posts, screenshots, etc).

Reminder - FEMA A3-a:

The plan must document how the public had an opportunity to be involved in the current planning process, and what that participation entailed. The opportunity must occur during the plan’s development, which means prior to the plan’s submission for formal review. In addition, the plan must document how public feedback was included throughout the planning process.

4. Create the Opportunity for Public Comment
Remaining Steps

1. Provide stakeholder contact information

2. Finalize plan for prioritizing mitigation actions

3. Provide remaining mitigation action information
(cost, responsible agency, timeframe, funding
sources, assign priority)

4. Post draft plan and share link to include with
Public Survey #3

5. Publicize Plan and Public Survey
Questions ?

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Capability Assessment Survey
Community/Organization: City of Bell, California
Name and Title: Gina Skibar , Deputy Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Staff and Technical Assistance:

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction has the following personnel resources on-staff or available to assist with hazard mitigation efforts. If the support is provided through the county or through a contract, please indicate it in the comments section.

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Staff or Personnel Resource Yes No
Department or
Single Staff
Member
Comments
Emergency Manager X
Dual responsibility shared by
multiple staff members
Engineers or professionals trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure X
German Alvarez
Associate Engineer Public Works /Engineering
Environmental justice specialist(s) x
Fiscal Management or Procurement Specialist(s) X
Rickey Manbahal
Finance Director Finance Department
Floodplain Manager x Los Angeles County
Housing Specialist(s) x
Community
Development
Community Development
Department
Land Surveyors x
Land Use/Management/Development Planning x
Community
Development
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural and/or humancaused hazards X Public Works Recreation/Green space specialist(s) x
Community
Services Staff as
needed
Community Services Staff as
needed
Resource Development Staff or Grant-writing X Administration Contracted position

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Planning Mechanisms:

Please indicate if the following planning tools are currently in place or under development for your jurisdiction. Place an "X" in the appropriate box, followed by the date of adoption or last update (if known). If the County plan covers your jurisdiction, please place an “O” in the yes column.

Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community x Staff experienced with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or HAZUS x x Public Works Staff with education or expertise to assess the community’s vulnerability to hazards x Public Works
Transportation Manager/Traffic Engineer X Public Works
Plans In Place Adopted/Updated Under Development Expected Yes No Yes No Completion
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) X 25-26 X
Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Plan x 2026
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) o
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan x 2025
General Plan X 2019
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) x 2025
Disaster Recovery Plan x 2025
Economic Development Plan x 2024 x
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) X 2018 x 2025
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) x 2019 x 2026
Evacuation Plan x 2025
Flood Response Plan o o
Floodplain Management Plan/Flood Mitigation Plan o o
Hazard Mitigation Plan x 2025 x
Historic Preservation Plan x
Natural Resource Protection Plan (NRPP) x

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Regulatory Tools and Programs:

Please indicate if the following programs are currently in place or under development for your jurisdiction. Place an "X" in the appropriate box, followed by the date of adoption or last update (if known). If the County administers this function, please indicate with an “O” in the yes column.

Plans In Place Adopted/Updated Under Development Expected Yes No Yes No Completion
Open Space Management Plan (Parks & Rec/Green Plan) x 2023 x Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) o 2024 x Tool/Program In Place Adopted/Updated
Under
Development Expect to Implement
Yes No Yes No
2WeeksReady x 2026
Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation (ARCCA) activities x 2025
Building Codes (please indicate UCC or IBC + year) x 2022 x CAL FIRE’s Land Use Planning Program x County Covers
California Adaptation planning Guide (APG) x x
California Animal Response Emergency System x x 2026
California Urban Flood Risk Reduction Program x x 2026
Citizen Corps - Community Emergency Response Team x x 2026 Community Rating System (CRS Program of the NFIP) x 2025 Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) x x 2026 Fire Code x 2022
Firewise Community x
Floodplain Management/Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance x x Geological Hazard Assessment District (GHAD) x

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Fiscal Capacity:

Please indicate if your jurisdiction utilizes or has utilized the following financial resources.

Tool/Program In Place Adopted/Updated
Under
Development Expect to Implement
Yes No Yes No
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill X 2025
Land Use/Development Planning X x
Listos California Program x 2023 x
Local Coastal Program (LCP) x
MyPlan/MyHazards Tool x 2025
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) x 2025 x
Post Disaster Redevelopment/Reconstruction Plan/Ordinance x 2026 Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
Storm Ready x 2023 x
Stormwater Management Plan/Ordinance x 2023 x
Subdivision Regulations/Ordinance x 2022 x
Unified Development Ordinance x
Zoning Ordinance x 2023

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Fiscal Resources Never used Previously Used Currently Used Comments Capital Improvement Programming x Annual Budget Process CAL FIRE Grants x
California Floodplain Management, Protection, and Risk
Awareness Grant Program x
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) x LA County CDBG Program Development Impact Fees x
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants (HMGP, FMA,
PDM) X
First HMGP award for
2025 HMP
Gas/Electric Utility Fees x
General Obligation, Revenue, and/or Special Tax Bonds x Homeland Security Grants (HSGP) x
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) x
Infrastructure State Revolving Fund loan
Partnering Agreements or Intergovernmental Agreements x Prepare California Grant(s)
Public Assistance X DR-4699
Sewer/Water Fees x
Special Purpose Taxes (or taxing districts)
Stormwater Utility Fees
USDA Grants x
USDA Rural Development Agency Grants
US Economic Development Administration Grants x
Self-Assessment of Capability:

Please email completed forms to [email protected]
City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Please provide an approximate measure of your jurisdiction's capability to effectively implement hazard mitigation strategies to reduce hazard vulnerabilities. Using the following table, please place an "X" in the box marking the most appropriate degree of capability (Limited, Moderate or High) based upon best available information and the responses provided in other sections of this survey.

Area
Degree of Capability
Limited Moderate High
Planning and Regulatory Capability X
Administrative and Technical Capability X
Fiscal Capability X
Available Staff X
Political Support/Interest X
Community Support X

City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Identification Excercise
Community/Organization: City of Bell, California
Name and Title: Bell Hazard Mitigation Planning Team
Potential Hazards
Should any of these hazards be included in the Risk Assessment as a separate, stand-alone hazard – meaning they have the potential to negatively affect your community and require a focused mitigation effort?
Other Hazards Yes/No
NC=No
Change
I=Increase
D=Decrease
Comments
Natural Hazards
Dam and Levee Failure Yes
Earthquake/
Landslide/Mudflow/
Liquefaction
Yes
Extreme Temperature (heat
& cold) Yes Winter storm 2023 – funding
Fire (Urban or Wild) Yes
Flood Yes
Land Subsidence/Karst/
Sinkholes Yes
Sea Level Rise Yes
Severe Storm/Thunderstorm Yes
Tornado Yes
Tsunami Yes
Water Shortage/Drought Yes
Windstorm Yes Increased damages and storm events
Other?
No
Human Caused/Man-Made Hazards
Cyber & Security Breach Yes

City of Bell 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Other Hazards Yes/No
NC=No
Change
I=Increase
D=Decrease
Comments
Hazardous Material Releases Yes
Southgate and other neighboring releases.

Vernon plants – lead investigation, soil
contamination
Mass Gathering/Civil Unrest Yes
Public Health Emergencies
(Pandemic) Yes
Transportation Accidents Yes Titan (rail) or Union Pacific Utility and Infrastructure
Failure Yes
State Goals - Paraphrased

1. Promote cross-sector collaboration by fostering partnerships across all sectors and levels of government and non -governmental organizations (NGOs).

2. Improve climate literacy

3. Improve the understanding of the locations, potential and cascading impacts, and linkages among the threats, hazards, vulnera bilities, and measures needed to protect life, community lifelines, the environment, property, and infrastructure.

4. Promote, coordinate, and implement hazard mitigation plans and projects to be consistent with and supportive of climate actio n and adaptation goals.

5. Work collaboratively on hazard mitigation planning efforts to foster and reinforce resilient communities

6. Promote integration of hazard mitigation plans

7. Reduce complexities, remove barriers, and streamline programs

8. measure progress toward increasing resources for communities and populations subjected to systematic, institutional, and proc edural oppression.

9. Reduce mitigation-related disparities impacting underserved populations and historically marginalized communities

10. Foster a comprehensive statewide, whole-community approach to mitigation.

11. Actively promote climate-focused programs, policies, projects, and initiatives by encouraging multi -benefit projects that reduce risk using naturebased solutions.

12. Promote the use of statewide criteria and shared data

13. Develop and implement mitigation policies, protocols, programs, and procedures to address the State’s changing environment an d climate.

14. Encourage mitigation measures in areas at substantial risk.

15. Create financial and regulatory incentives to encourage avoiding hazardous areas, reducing risk, and using hazard -resistant building materials and methods.

16. Encourage multi-objective mitigation and resilience strategies and efforts with diverse stakeholders Sample Goals
A. Protect lives and reduce injuries.

B. Minimize damage to property and infrastructure.

C. Preserve environmental quality.

D. Support economic stability and recovery.

E. Promote public awareness of hazard mitigation through outreach and education.

F. Maintain community continuity and social connections.

G. Prevent damage to cultural, economic, and environmental assets.

H. Minimize downtime and accelerate recovery.

I. Reduce costs of disaster response.
 



 

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First Public Survey QR Codes
Second Public Survey QR Codes
Third Public Survey QR Codes
First Public Survey Instagram Post
First Public Survey X Post
First Public Survey Facebook Post
LHMP ةنيدم ليب | استبيان الرأي العام مقر 1 حول ةطخ
تخدم LHMP ىلع انعمتجم. يفو ةلواحم اهنم ريوطتل ةطخ (LHMP (فكعت ةنيدم ليب ىلع عضو أول ةطخ ةيلحم فيفختلل نم رثأ رطاخملا عيمج السكان ىلع لضفأ هجو، دقتّم كل ةنيدم ليب ةصرفً لطرح ةلئسألا ريبعتلاو نع كفواخم وعرض كتاظحالم يف ام صخي فيفختلا نم رثأ يُىجر صيصخت عضب قئاقد نم كتقو ةباجإلل
هذه رطاخملا ىلع عمتجملا. والاستبيان يلاتلا وه كتصرف ىلوألا للمساعدة يف هذا المجال. !ىلع ةلئسألا أدناه. نإّ كتاظحالم كتكراشمو يه عضوم ريدقت ريبك انيدل ميقم يلاح
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2. LHMP ةنيدم بيل | استبيان الرأي العام رقم 1 حول ةطخ PM 2:59 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-3iWK-tnheVLtSEMPJPk-… 1/9 Please select at most 3 options.
انهيار السدود زجاوحو الفيضانات
الجفاف/صقن المياه
الزلزال/الانهيار الأرضي/الانزلاق ينيطلا
درجات الحرارة القصوى) الحرارة والبرودة الشديدة(
قئارحلا) يف قطانملا ةيرضحلا والغابات(
الفيضانات
انخساف ةبرتلا/شت كّل الكارستات
ارتفاع مستوى مياه رحبلا
فصاوعلا ةيدعرلا الشديدة
ريصاعألا
يمانوستلا
ةفصاعلا ةيئاوهلا
Other
نم نيب رطاخملا ةيعيبطلا ةيلاتلا، ام يه رثكأ ةثالث ريثت كقلق لكشب ربكأ نم غيرها؟ يُ 3. يُىجر ديدحت 3 خيارات قلق ةياغلل
قلق ىلإ دحّ ام
لابٍريغ مُ
ريغ قلق ىلإ دحّ ام
ريغ قلق ىلع الإطلاق
ام مدى كقلق بشأن الآثار ةلمتحملا يغتللّر يخانملا أو لأنماط سقطلا يغتملاّرة ىلع الظروف ةيلبقتسملا يف ةنيدم بيل؟

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قلق ىلإ دحّ ام
لابٍريغ مُ
ريغ قلق ىلإ دحّ ام
ريغ قلق ىلع الإطلاق
ةفاضإلاب ىلإ الكوارث ةيعيبطلا، نكمي أن شت كّل رطاخملا يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان أذى لمتحم ىلع الحياة والممتلكات. نم نيب ةلثمألا ىلع رطاخملا يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان ركذن حوادث لقنلا والحوادث ةقلعتملا بالمواد الخطرة ةئبوألاو قئارحلاو ةيرضحلا اهريغو. ام مدى كقلق بشأن رطاخملا يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان؟

5. الاضطرابات ةيندملا
الهجمات ةيناربيسلا
الحوادث ةقلعتملا بالمواد الخطرة
حئاوجلا/ةئبوألا
حوادث لقنلا) الطرق ككسلاو ةيديدحلا(
طعتّل قفارملا ةماعلا ىنبلاو ةيتحتلا
نم نيب رطاخملا ةيلاتلا يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان، ام يه رثكأ ةثالث ريثت كقلق لكشب ربكأ نم غيرها؟ 6.

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الهجمات ةيناربيسلا
انهيار السدود زجاوحو الفيضانات
الجفاف/صقن المياه
الزلزال/الانهيار الأرضي/الانزلاق ينيطلا
درجات الحرارة القصوى) الحرارة والبرودة الشديدة(
قئارحلا) يف قطانملا ةيرضحلا والغابات(
الفيضانات
الحوادث ةقلعتملا بالمواد الخطرة
انخساف ةبرتلا/شت كّل الكارستات
حئاوجلا/ةئبوألا
ارتفاع مستوى مياه رحبلا
فصاوعلا ةيدعرلا الشديدة
ريصاعألا
حوادث لقنلا) الطرق ككسلاو ةيديدحلا(
يمانوستلا
طعتّل قفارملا ةماعلا ىنبلاو ةيتحتلا
ةفصاعلا ةيئاوهلا
يف ةنيدم ليب، له كان رطاخملل ةيعيبطلا أو كلت يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان المذكورة أدناه يأّ ريثأت عليك؟ .دحّد لك ام قبطني

7. معن
لا - انأ ريغ أتم كّد نم مكان أقرب منشأة ةيبط يل
ا ىلع الأقدام خلال 30 ةقيقد
رً
لا - نإّ أقرب منشأة ةيبط بعيدة دجًا ثيحب لا يننكمي الوصول اهيلإ يس لا - لا يننكمي المشي ىلإ أقرب منشأة ةيبط ببسب ةيدودحم ةيناكمإ الوصول/يتكرح لا - ببس رخآ) أسباب أخرى(
ا
رً
يف حال حدوث ةلاح ةئراط اليوم، له نكمتتس نم الوصول ىلإ أقرب منشأة ةيبط يف غضون 30 ةقيقد يس ىلع الأقدام؟

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لا
ريغ أتم كّد
يف حال حدوث ةلاح ةئراط اليوم، له كيدل ام يفكي نم الطعام والماء شيعلل لمدة 72 ةعاس) 3 أيام( دون يأّ مساعدات؟

9. عقوملا ينورتكلإلا يمسرلا ةنيدمل ليب
ويدارلا
عقاوم لصاوتلا يعامتجالا
التلفزيون
التنبيهات ةيصنلا/ربع التطبيقات
نم أشخاص نيرخآ
Other
فيك ىقلتت التحذيرات ةقلعتملا رهاوظلاب ةيخانملا القاسية؟ 10. معن
لا
له قبس كل أن اتخذت يأّ إجراءات لعجل كلزنم أو مكان كلمع أو ةلحملا رثكأ ةيزهاج ةهجاومل رطاخملا الطبيعية؟

11. معن
لا
ريغ أتم كّد
له كعفدتس ضعب زفاوحلا، لثم خصومات نيمأتلا والإعفاءات ةيبيرضلا ىلع الممتلكات امو ىلإ كلذ، ىلع اتخاذ خطوات ةيفاضإ ةيامحل كلزنم أو مكان كلمع نم الكوارث الطبيعية؟) مثال: ةيامح كلزنم نم الفيضانات(

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الإعفاءات ةيبيرضلا ىلع الممتلكات
القروض بفائدة ةضفخنم
ا(ا أو يلكًضيوعت فيلاكت ديدجت الممتلكات) يئزجً
لا دجوي
Other
.ام نوع زفاوحلا يتلا دوتّ 13. أن متي اهضرع عليك؟ دحّد لك ام قبطني مّ الاستعداد
ىلع تأ
مستعدة ىلإ دحّ ام
لا رأي يل
ريغ مستعدة ىلإ دحّ ام
ريغ دعتسمّة ىلع الإطلاق
لكشب عام، ىلإ يأّ مدى دقتعت نأّ ةنيدم ليب مستعدة لكشب ديج ةهجاومل رطاخملا ةيعيبطلا كلتو يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان؟

14. له كيدل يأّ أفكار أو آراء تود اهتكراشم حول ةيفيك دحلاّ نم رثأ رطاخملا أو مدى ةنورملا يف ةباجتسالا أو ةيلباق رثأتلا رطاخملاب ةيعيبطلا أو كلت يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان؟

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له بغرت يف ةكراشم يأّ تجارب ةيصخش قلعتت رطاخملاب ةيعيبطلا أو كلت يتلا يه نم عنص الإنسان يتلاو دق دعاست ةنيدم ليب ىلع الاستعداد لكشب لضفأ لهذه الأحداث؟

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تهدف ةلئسألا ةيلاتلا ىلإ عمج معلومات ةيفارغوميد نم اهنأش أن دعاست ةنيدم ليب ىلع مهف صئاصخ أفراد عمتجملا نيذلا متي، أو لا متي، ا كنكميو اهيطخت لماكلاب. ىقبتس عيمج الإجابات ةيرس
مً
.الوصول مهيلإ نم خلال هذا الاستبيان. نإّ ةباجإلا ىلع هذه ةلئسألا ةيرايتخا امت ا
مً
لقأ نم 20 اع
ا
مً
نم 20 ىلإ 29 اع
ا
مً
نم 30 ىلإ 39 اع
ا
مً
نم 40 ىلإ 49 اع
ا
مً
نم 50 ىلإ 59 اع
ا
مً
نم 60 ىلإ 69 اع
ا
مً
رثكأ نم 70 اع
أُضفّل عدم ةباجإلا
مك عمرك؟ 17.
الصفوف 1 ىلإ 8) يئادتبا(
الصفوف 9 ىلإ 11) ميلعت ثانوي دون الحصول ىلع شهادة(
شهادة ةيوناثلا ةماعلا/شهادة ريوطتلا يميلعتلا العام
ميلعت يف ةيلك أو ةسردم ةينف دون الحصول ىلع شهادة
(AA (ةجرد ةلامزلا
ةجرد البكالوريوس) بكالوريوس يف الآداب أو العلوم(
ةجرد ريتسجاملا) ريتسجام يف الآداب أو العلوم أو إدارة الأعمال، خلإ( شهادة ةينهم) دكتور يف القانون أو يف بطلا أو يف بطلا البيطري أو يف ةحارج الأسنان( ةجرد الدكتوراه) دكتور يف ةفسلفلا أو يف ةيبرتلا أو يف العلوم، خلإ( أُضفّل عدم ةباجإلا
ام وه ىلعأ مستوى يميلعت يمسر تلصح عليه؟ 18.

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لا
ريغ أتم كّد
له كيدل ةيناكمإ الوصول ىلإ سيارة شخصية؟ 19.
لقأ نم 10 قئاقد
نم 10 ىلإ 25 ةقيقد
نم 25 ىلإ 45 ةقيقد
نم 45 ىلإ 60 ةقيقد
رثكأ نم ةعاس
ام وه طسوتم تقولا الذي هيضقت للذهاب ىلإ العمل؟ 20.
لا
معن - ةيعمس
معن - ةيلقع
معن - يكرحّة
معن - ةيرصب
أُضفّل عدم ةباجإلا
ريغ كلذ
له كيدل أ 21. يّ إعاقات بغرت يف أن يكون المستجيبون لئاوألا ىلع ةيارد اهب يف ةلاح الطوارئ؟ لقأ نم 30000 دولار يكريمأ
نم 30000 ىلإ 60000 دولار يكريمأ
نم 60000 ىلإ 100000 دولار يكريمأ
نم 100000 ىلإ 200000 دولار يكريمأ
رثكأ نم 200000 دولار يكريمأ
أُضفّل عدم ةباجإلا
ام وه طسوتم لخدلا السنوي للأسرة؟) لبق احتساب بئارضلا( 22.

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ىلإ أ 23. يّ ةئف ةيردنج تنتمي؟
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The City of Bell is in the process of creating our community's first Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). In an effort to develop an LHMP that best serves all residents, the City of Bell is offering opportunities for you to ask questions, voice concerns, and provide feedback on hazard mitigation within the community. The following survey is your first opportunity to help. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your feedback and participation is greatly appreciated! Current resident
Previous resident
Not a resident

1. Which of the following best describes your residency status in the City of Bell? Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Neither concerned nor unconcerned
Somewhat unconcerned
Very unconcerned
Natural hazards are natural phenomena that may cause harm to life and property. Examples of these natural hazards include earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought, floods, and more. Generally speaking, how concerned are you about the City of Bell being impacted by a natural disaster?

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Dam and levee failure
Drought/water shortages
Earthquake/landslide/mudflow
Extreme temperatures (heat & cold)
Fire (urban and wildfire)
Flooding
Land subsidence/karsts
Sea level rise
Severe thunderstorms
Tornado
Tsunami
Windstorm
Other

3. Of the following natural hazards, which three are you most concerned about? Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Neither concerned nor unconcerned
Somewhat unconcerned
Very unconcerned
How concerned are you about the potential impacts of climate change or changing weather patterns on the future conditions in the City of Bell?

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Somewhat concerned
Neither concerned nor unconcerned
Somewhat unconcerned
Very unconcerned
In addition to natural disasters, manmade hazards can also present potential risks to life and property. Examples of manmade hazards include transportation incidents, hazardous materials incidents, pandemics, urban fires, and more. How concerned are you about manmade hazards?

5. Please select 3 options.

Civil unrest
Cyberattacks
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Pandemic/epidemic
Transportation Accidents (road and rail)
Utility and infrastructure failure

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Cyberattacks
Dam and levee failure
Drought/water shortages
Earthquake/landslide/mudflow
Extreme temperatures (heat & cold)
Fire (urban and wildfire)
Flooding
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Land subsidence/karsts
Pandemic/epidemic
Sea level rise
Severe thunderstorms
Tornado
Transportation Accidents (road and rail)
Tsunami
Utility and infrastructure failure
Windstorm
Within the City of Bell, have you been impacted by any of the following natural or manmade hazards? Select all that apply.

7. Yes
No - unsure of where the nearest medical facility is
No - nearest medical facility is too far away to reach on foot in 30 minutes No - cannot walk to nearest medical facility due to accessibility/mobility limitations No - other reason(s)
If an emergency occurred today, would you be able to reach the nearest medical facility within 30 minutes on foot?

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No
Unsure
If an emergency occurred today, do you have enough food and water to go 72 hours (3 days) without aid?

9. Official City of Bell website
Radio
Social media
Television
Text/app alerts
Word of mouth
Other

10. How do you receive warnings regarding severe weather events? Yes
No
Have you previously taken any actions to make your home, business, or neighborhood more resilient to natural hazards?

11. Yes
No
Unsure
Would incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax breaks, etc. motivate you to take additional steps to protect your home or business from natural disasters? (Example: floodproofing your home)

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Property tax breaks
Low interest loans
Property retrofit reimbursements (partial or full)
None
Other

13. Which kind of incentives would you like to see offered? Select all that apply.

Extremely prepared
Somewhat prepared
Neutral
Somewhat unprepared
Extremely unprepared

14. Overall, how well prepared do you think the City of Bell is for natural and manmade hazards? Do you have any ideas or thoughts you would like to share about risk reduction, resiliency, or vulnerability to natural and manmade hazards?

15. Enter your answer
Would you like to share any personal experiences with natural and manmade hazards that may help the City of Bell better prepare for these events?

16. Enter your answer
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The following questions ask for demographic information that will help the City of Bell understand which community members are being reached by this survey, and who are not. These questions are completely optional and can be skipped entirely. All answers are confidential.

Under 20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Prefer not to answer

17. What is your age?
Grades 1-8 (elementary)
Grades 9-11 (some high school)
High school diploma / GED
Some college or technical school
Associate's degree (AA)
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, DDS)
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D,Sc., etc.)
Prefer not to answer

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No
Unsure

19. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?
Less than 10 minutes
10-25 minutes
25-45 minutes
45-60 minutes
Over an hour

20. What is your average commute time (one-way) to work? No
Yes - hearing
Yes - mental
Yes - mobility
Yes - vision
Prefer not to answer
Other
Do you have any disabilities that you would want first responders to be aware of in the event of an emergency?

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Under $30,000
$30,000 to $60,000
$60,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
Prefer not to answer

22. What is your average annual household income? (Before taxes)

23. How would you describe your gender?
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24. How would you describe your race?
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La ciudad de Bell está en proceso de crear el primer Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos (LHMP) de nuestra comunidad. Para desarrollar el mejor LHMP para todos los residentes, la ciudad de Bell le ofrece oportunidades para hacer preguntas, expresar preocupaciones y proporcionar comentarios sobre la mitigación de riesgos dentro de la comunidad. La siguiente encuesta es la primera oportunidad para ayudar. Tómese unos minutos para responder las siguientes preguntas. ¡Gracias por sus comentarios y su participación!
Soy residente
Fui residente
No soy residente

1. ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones describe mejor su estado de residencia en la ciudad de Bell? Me preocupa mucho.

Me preocupa un poco.

No estoy ni preocupado ni tranquilo.

Me preocupa muy poco.

No me preocupa para nada.

Los riesgos naturales son fenómenos naturales que pueden causar daños a la vida y a la propiedad. Algunos ejemplos de riesgos naturales son los terremotos, los incendios forestales, los tornados, los huracanes, las sequías y las inundaciones, entre otros. En general, ¿qué tanto le preocupa que un desastre natural afecte la ciudad de Bell?

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Falla de presa y dique.

Sequía o escasez de agua.

Terremoto, deslizamiento de tierra o alud.

Temperaturas extremas (calor y frío).

Incendio (urbano o forestal).

Inundación.

Subsidencia del suelo o relieve kárstico.

Aumento del nivel del mar.

Tormentas eléctricas graves.

Tornado.

Tsunami.

Tormenta de viento.

Other

3. De los siguientes riesgos naturales, ¿cuáles tres le preocupan más? Marque tres (3) opciones.

Me preocupan mucho.

Me preocupan mucho.

No estoy ni preocupado ni tranquilo.

Me preocupan muy poco.

No me preocupan para nada.
¿Qué tanto le preocupan los posibles impactos del cambio climático o los cambios en los patrones climáticos en las condiciones futuras de la ciudad de Bell?

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Me preocupan un poco.

Me preocupan un poco.

Me preocupan muy poco.

Me preocupan muy poco.

Además de los desastres naturales, los riesgos causados por el ser humano también pueden implicar daños a la vida y a la propiedad. Algunos ejemplos de los riesgos causados por el ser humano son los accidentes de transporte, accidentes con materiales peligrosos, pandemias e incendios urbanos, entre otros. ¿Qué tanto le preocupan los riesgos causados por el ser humano?

5. Please select at most 3 options.

Disturbios civiles.

Ciberataques.

Accidentes con materiales peligrosos.

Pandemia o epidemia.

Accidentes de transporte (terrestre y ferroviario).

Fallas en los servicios públicos o la infraestructura.

De los siguientes riesgos causados por el ser humano, ¿cuáles tres le preocupan más? Marque tres (3) opciones.

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Ciberataques
Falla de presa y dique.

Sequía o escasez de agua
Terremoto, deslizamiento de tierra o alud.

Temperaturas extremas (calor y frío).

Incendio (urbano o forestal).

Inundación.

Accidentes con materiales peligrosos.

Subsidencia del suelo o relieve kárstico.

Pandemia o epidemia.

Aumento del nivel del mar.

Tormentas eléctricas graves.

Tornado.

Accidentes de transporte (terrestre y ferroviario).

Tsunami.

Fallas en los servicios públicos o la infraestructura.

Tormenta de viento.

Dentro de la ciudad de Bell, ¿ha sufrido alguno de los siguientes riesgos naturales o causados por el ser humano? Seleccione todas las opciones que correspondan.

7. Sí.

No, no sé dónde está el establecimiento médico más cercano.

No, el establecimiento médico más cercano está muy lejos como para llegar en 30 minutos a pie.

No, no puedo caminar hasta el establecimiento médico más cercano por limitaciones de accesibilidad o movilidad.

No, no puedo trasladarme por otras razones.

Si tuviera una emergencia hoy, ¿podría trasladarse hacia el establecimiento médico más cercano en 30 minutos a pie?

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No.

No estoy seguro.

Si tuviera una emergencia hoy, ¿tiene suficiente comida y agua para pasar 72 horas (tres días) sin asistencia?

9. Sitio web oficial de la ciudad de Bell.

Radio.

Redes sociales.

Televisión.

Mensajes de texto o alertas de una aplicación.

Boca en boca.

Other

10. ¿Por qué medio recibe alertas sobre los eventos climáticos graves? Sí.

No.
¿Ha tomado alguna medida antes para hacer que su casa, negocio o vecindario sean más resiliente a los riesgos naturales?

11. Sí.

No.

No estoy seguro.
¿Los incentivos como los descuentos en seguros, desgravaciones fiscales sobre la propiedad, etc., lo motivarían a tomar medidas adicionales para proteger su casa o negocio de los desastres naturales? (Por ejemplo, medidas para que su casa sea a prueba de inundaciones.)

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Desgravaciones fiscales sobre la propiedad.

Préstamos con intereses bajos.

Reembolsos por mejoras de la propiedad (parciales o completos).

Ninguno.

Other
¿Qué tipo de incentivos le gustaría que se ofrezcan? Seleccione todas las opciones que correspondan.

13. Totalmente preparada.

Un poco preparada.

Neutral.

Un poco desprovista.

Totalmente desprovista.

En general, ¿qué tan bien preparada cree que está la ciudad de Bell para riesgos naturales o causados por el ser humano?

14. ¿Tiene alguna idea o reflexión que quiera compartir sobre la disminución de riesgos, la resiliencia o la vulnerabilidad respecto a los riesgos naturales o causados por el ser humano?

15. Enter your answer
¿Le gustaría compartir alguna experiencia personal sobre riesgos naturales o causados por el ser humano que podrían ayudar a que la ciudad de Bell esté mejor preparada para estos eventos?

16. Enter your answer
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En las siguientes preguntas se solicita información demográfica que le ayudará a la ciudad de Bell a entender el alcance de esta en‐ cuesta entre los miembros de la comunidad. Estas preguntas son totalmente opcionales y se pueden saltar por completo. Todas las respuestas son confidenciales.

Menos de 20 años.

Menos de 20 años.

Entre 30 y 39 años.

Entre 40 y 49 años.

Entre 50 y 59 años.

Entre 60 y 69 años.
70 años o más.

Prefiere no responder.

17. ¿Cuántos años tiene?
De primero a octavo grado (primario).

De noveno a onceavo grado (secundario incompleto).

Diploma de secundaria o GED.

Universitario o técnico incompleto.

Título de asociado (AA).

Título de bachiller (BA o BS).

Título de maestría (MA, MS, MBA, etc.).

Título profesional (JD, MD, DVM, DDS).

Título de doctorado (Ph.D, Ed.D., D.Sc., etc.).

Prefiere no responder.

18. ¿Cuál es el nivel más alto de educación formal que ha obtenido? 4/7/26, 2:58 PM Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta de opinión pública n.º 1 del Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-3iWK-tnheVLtSEMPJPk-… 7/9 Sí.

No.

No estoy seguro.

19. ¿Tiene un vehículo personal?
Menos de 10 minutos.

Entre 10 y 25 minutos.

Entre 25 y 45 minutos.

Entre 45 y 60 minutos.

Más de una hora.

20. ¿Cuál es su tiempo promedio de viaje (de ida) para llegar al trabajo? No.

Sí, auditiva.

Sí, mental.

Sí, motora.

Sí, visual.

Prefiere no responder.

Other
En el caso de una emergencia, ¿le gustaría que los socorristas estén al tanto de alguna discapacidad que usted tenga?

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Menos de $30.000.

Entre $30.000 y $60.000.

Entre $60.000 y $100.000.

Entre $100.000 y $200.000.

Más de $200.000.

Prefiere no responder.

22. ¿Cuál es el ingreso anual promedio de su hogar? (Antes de impuestos)

23. ¿Cómo describiría su género?
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24. ¿Cómo describiría su raza?
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1. Which of the following best describes your residency status in the City of Bell?

2. Natural hazards are natural phenomena that may cause harm to life and property. Examples of these natural hazards include earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought, floods, and more. Generally speaking, how concerned are you about the City of Bell being impacted by a natural disaster?

3. Of the following natural hazards, which three are you most concerned about? 25 Responses 07:47 Average time to complete Closed Status Current resident 22
Previous resident 1
Not a resident 2
Very concerned 12
Somewhat concerned 9
Neither concerned nor unconce… 3
Somewhat unconcerned 1
Very unconcerned 0
Dam and levee failure 4
Drought/water shortages 9
Earthquake/landslide/mudflow 20
Extreme temperatures (heat & c… 13
Fire (urban and wildfire) 12
Flooding 11
Land subsidence/karsts 0
Sea level rise 0
Severe thunderstorms 1
Tornado 0
Tsunami 1
Windstorm 2
Other 2
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4. How concerned are you about the potential impacts of climate change or changing weather patterns on the future conditions in the City of Bell?

5. In addition to natural disasters, manmade hazards can also present potential risks to life and property.

Examples of manmade hazards include transportation incidents, hazardous materials incidents, pandemics, urban fires, and more. How concerned are you about manmade hazards?

6. Of the following manmade hazards, which three are you most concerned about? Very concerned 15
Somewhat concerned 7
Neither concerned nor unconce… 2
Somewhat unconcerned 1
Very unconcerned 0
Very concerned 16
Somewhat concerned 7
Neither concerned nor unconce… 2
Somewhat unconcerned 0
Very unconcerned 0
Civil unrest 10
Cyberattacks 5
Hazardous Materials Incidents 16
Pandemic/epidemic 13
Transportation Accidents (road … 15
Utility and infrastructure failure 16
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7. Within the City of Bell, have you been impacted by any of the following natural or manmade hazards? Select all that apply.

8. If an emergency occurred today, would you be able to reach the nearest medical facility within 30 minutes on foot?

9. If an emergency occurred today, do you have enough food and water to go 72 hours (3 days) without aid? Civil unrest 3
Cyberattacks 1
Dam and levee failure 0
Drought/water shortages 5
Earthquake/landslide/mudflow 4
Extreme temperatures (heat & c… 10
Fire (urban and wildfire) 4
Flooding 1
Hazardous Materials Incidents 3
Land subsidence/karsts 0
Pandemic/epidemic 13
Sea level rise 0
Severe thunderstorms 0
Tornado 0
Transportation Accidents (road … 5
Tsunami 0
Utility and infrastructure failure 7
Windstorm 2
Yes 3
No - unsure of where the neare… 7
No - nearest medical facility is t… 13
No - cannot walk to nearest me… 2
No - other reason(s) 0
Yes 8
No 14
Unsure 3
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10. How do you receive warnings regarding severe weather events?

11. Have you previously taken any actions to make your home, business, or neighborhood more resilient to natural hazards?

12. Would incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax breaks, etc. motivate you to take additional steps to protect your home or business from natural disasters? (Example: flood-proofing your home)

13. Which kind of incentives would you like to see offered? Select all that apply.

Official City of Bell website 6
Radio 1
Social media 15
Television 9
Text/app alerts 16
Word of mouth 7
Other 3
Yes 8
No 17
Yes 16
No 1
Unsure 8
Insurance discounts 13
Property tax breaks 13
Low interest loans 11
Property retrofit reimbursement… 11
None 1
Other 3
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14. Overall, how well prepared do you think the City of Bell is for natural and manmade hazards?

15. Do you have any ideas or thoughts you would like to share about risk reduction, resiliency, or vulnerability to natural and manmade hazards?
15 Responses
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"CLEAR OUT ALL DEBRIS FROM GUTTERS."
2 respondents (13%) answered city for this question.

16. Would you like to share any personal experiences with natural and manmade hazards that may help the City of Bell better prepare for these events?
11 Responses
Latest Responses
"None"
2 respondents (18%) answered food for this question.

Extremely prepared 0
Somewhat prepared 1
Neutral 13
Somewhat unprepared 6
Extremely unprepared 5
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17. What is your age?

18. What is the highest level of formal education you have attained?

19. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?

20. What is your average commute time (one-way) to work? Under 20 3
20-29 5
30-39 13
40-49 3
50-59 0
60-69 1
70+ 0
Prefer not to answer 0
Grades 1-8 (elementary) 1
Grades 9-11 (some high school) 0
High school diploma / GED 2
Some college or technical school 8
Associate's degree (AA) 1
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) 9
Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, … 4
Professional degree (JD, MD, DV… 0
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D,… 0
Prefer not to answer 0
Yes 21
No 4
Unsure 0
Less than 10 minutes 6
10-25 minutes 4
25-45 minutes 8
45-60 minutes 4
Over an hour 2
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21. Do you have any disabilities that you would want first responders to be aware of in the event of an emergency?

22. What is your average annual household income? (Before taxes)

23. How would you describe your gender?
23 Responses
Latest Responses
"Female"
"Male"
"Female"
15 respondents (65%) answered Female for this question.

No 19
Yes - hearing 0
Yes - mental  3
Yes - mobility 1
Yes - vision 0
Prefer not to answer 1
Other 1
Under $30,000 4
$30,000 to $60,000 5
$60,000 to $100,000 6
$100,000 to $200,000 6
More than $200,000 0
Prefer not to answer 4
Woman Female
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24. How would you describe your race?
23 Responses
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"Hispanic "
"Spanish"
"Latina"
12 respondents (52%) answered Hispanic for this question.

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The City of Bell is in the process of creating our community's first Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Help us identify the projects you would like to see in our community to help make us more resilient. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your feedback and participation is greatly appreciated! Current resident
Previous resident
Not a resident

1. Which of the following best describes your residency status in the City of Bell? Increase the number of native trees planted around buildings to shade parking lots and along major streets.

Implement warming or cooling centers for community members to gather at during an event.

None
Other
While the climate of Bell is usually comfortable, extreme temperatures are possible. Heat waves can be particularly dangerous for seniors, young children, and people who work outdoors.

Extreme cold temperatures are also possible but much less likely than extreme heat. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

2. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses what to do during an earthquake.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to secure your properties and protect people before an earthquake.

Develop an earthquake evacuation plan for community members.

None
Other
Earthquakes are difficult to predict and pose a significant risk to people and property in Bell.

Which of the following actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

3. 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 1/10 Support the construction or retrofit of non-combustible materials for homes, businesses, and schools.

Installing external, structure-specific water hydration systems (sprinklers); dedicated power sources; and dedicated cisterns on public buildings.

Replace flammable vegetation with less flammable species.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to safely dispose of flammable materials, create defensible space around buildings, maintain smoke detectors, etc.

None
Other
Fires is the most common hazard in California. While the City of Bell is relatively protected from wildfire by its urban surroundings, smoke can also cause significant health impacts. Additionally, urban fires from homes and businesses can happen anywhere. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

4. Support establishing standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around lines and pole maintenance.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to safely secure things like windows, roof-mounted heating, ventilation, air conditioners, improve roof coverings, and other features.

Support including measures like structural bracing, shutters, and laminated glass in windowpanes in building design to minimize damage.

None
Other
Windstorms, like the Santa Ana winds, regularly affect the region. In the last 20 years, there have been more than 500 recorded instances of winds exceeding 57 mph in Los Angeles County. Wind gusts strain structures and debris can harm both people and property upon impact. Which of the following hazard mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

5. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to stay safe in a storm.

Implement community shelters so community members can gather during events.

None
Other
Severe thunderstorms can bring hail, lightning, high winds, and heavy rain to the City of Bell.

Since 2005, the City has experienced a severe thunderstorm about once every 16 months, sometimes with hail as large as gum balls. These events can cause injuries and damage to property like cars and homes. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

6. 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 2/10 Support the construction or retrofit of drought resilient landscaping (like planting native vegetation or xeriscaping).

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to use less water.

Support the construction of rain capture systems and reclaimed water usage.

Implement fines for community members who use more than the allowed amount of water per household.

None
Other
Drought and water shortages are hazards that occasionally affect the area. While the impacts are normally less harmful in urban areas like Bell, long-term water shortages are possible. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

7. Map and assess the probable vulnerability to landslides.

Construct soil stabilization measures (like planting soil stabilizing vegetation on steep, publicly-owned slopes.

Construct debris flow catchments to prevent transfer of sediment into roadways.

None
Other
Landslides and mudslides are unlikely in the City of Bell because of the terrain. However, there are a few sloped areas around I-710 and the Los Angeles River where small landslides and mudslides are possible. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

8. Use ground-penetrating radar to detect and map possible hazard areas.

Promote community awareness of subsidence risks and impacts.

None
Other
Land subsidence, karsts, and sinkholes are unlikely but not impossible within the City of Bell.

Sinkholes are particularly tricky to predict because they can result from burst water pipes, mineral extraction, and similar activities. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

9. 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 3/10 Use GIS to map hazard areas, at-risk structures, and high-risk areas.

Improve the stormwater systems to pass more water.

Modify stormwater systems so that rainfall is captured and/or absorbed into the soil, instead of being routed toward drains (bioswales, drywells, pervious pavements, rain barrels, sand filters, etc.).

Encourage homeowners to purchase flood insurance.

None
Other
According to available records, flooding from natural sources (rivers and the coast) is virtually nonexistent. However, local flash flooding resulting from heavy rainfall may result in standing water on roadways and low-lying areas, which can create short-term hazardous conditions.

Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

10. Join a task force with surrounding communities that would encourage jurisdictions with high hazard dams to implement protective measures.

Advocate for a thorough watershed analysis for all proposed dam or reservoir projects.

Encourage homeowners to purchase flood insurance.

None
Other
Dam and levee failures are unlikely but potentially serious events. While there are no dams in the City of Bell, modeling of dams north of the community shows that flood waters could potentially reach parts of Bell. Some possible mitigation actions for dam and levee failures are listed below-- which of these would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

11. Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement a Mitigation Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and priorities to protect against impacts.

Model various “what-if” scenarios to estimate potential vulnerabilities in order to develop sea level rise mitigation priorities.

Invest in the construction of community shelters for evacuees to utilize when impacted.

Work with local utility providers to establish expectations for impacts and prioritize improvements.

None
Other
Sea level rise is a long-term hazard, and its impacts on the City of Bell will likely be indirect. For example, individuals living in communities along the coast may be displaced and relocate further inland. Additionally, major coastal facilities like the Port of Los Angeles may be affected, and this could have broad consequences for Bell and other communities in the region. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

12. 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 4/10 Support establishing standards for all utilities regarding tree pruning around lines and pole maintenance.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools, and businesses how to safely secure things like windows, roof-mounted heating, ventilation, air conditioners, improve roof coverings, and other features.

None
Other
While there are no historical records of tornadoes impacting the City of Bell, tornadoes have been documented inside of Los Angeles County. Since 1950, tornadoes in LA County have resulted in 46 injuries and $61 million in property damage. Which of the following mitigation strategies would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

13. Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes.

Implement community shelters so evacuees can gather during events.

Invest public funds now to be accessed only to support a locally declared disaster event.

Implement an "Evacuteer" Program, where community members would volunteer to participate in trainings and learn how to support the process of an evacuation event.

None
Other
Tsunamis are rare but potentially catastrophic hazards. While the City of Bell is far enough inland not to see the surge water, the City would experience multiple secondary or cascading impacts. If a tsunami warning is issued, many people will move inland through communities like Bell. After a tsunami impact, coastal facilities that support Bell may be inoperable, and the community may be asked to provide aid for neighboring communities in need. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

14. Spend public funds to invest in more protective online security systems or back up devises.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to spot scammers and phishing attempts.

Implement staff training programs on how to spot scammers and phishing attempts.

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While the majority of cyber attacks target individuals, some threat actors target major systems that can disrupt community facilities and essential services. Due to privacy concerns, it is difficult to determine how common cyber attacks are specifically within the City of Bell. However, reports from the California Attorney General's Office indicates that several nearby communities are being targeted. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

15. 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 5/10 Develop city ordinances that would require businesses and commercial facilities to log all materials with the fire department.

Develop city ordinances that would restrict the kinds of businesses and commercial facilities able to operate within the city and the kinds of materials allowed to be stored on site.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to respond in the event of different kinds of releases.

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Hazardous materials housed in the City of Bell are sometimes necessary for industrial and commercial use. An "uncontrolled release" is when hazardous materials are spilled, either from an accident or as part of the impacts from a disaster. Hazardous materials are used by various industries every day and incidents are few and far between. However, spills do occasionally occur, and it is likely that future spills will occur. In most cases, releases are small and quickly contained, although larger impacts are possible. Release of gases are more difficult to contain and may not be immediately apparent. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

16. Reinforce doors and windows on public facilities with additional locks, shutters, or security bars to protect against forced entry during riots or protests.

Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes.

Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to protect yourselves during an event.

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Civil unrest can occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases, these events can disrupt day-to-day activity and may lead to property damage and or harm people. There have been several documented occurrences of civil unrest in Bell, although the reported damages and injuries have been minimal. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

17. Develop an outreach program to teach families, schools and businesses how to protect against diseases.

Create an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes.

Invest in a rolling stockpile of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) None
Pandemics are rare, but impacts can be major. The COVID-19 pandemic is the most well-known today, but older pandemics which affected the region included outbreaks of Smallpox in 1862 and Spanish Flu in 1918. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

18. 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 6/10 Implement a road safety study to understand which areas of the city have the most risk and identify possible solutions.

Join a task force with surrounding communities to implement an Emergency Response Plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes.

Put up signage and other small road hazard identifiers to help drivers navigate in more hazardous intersections.

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Transportation accidents are common and usually minor, although major events do occasionally occur. Transportation accidents in Bell mainly involve automobiles, but the City does have rail traffic which could potentially be involved in a transportation accident. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

19. Join a task force with surrounding communities that would support identification of solutions and funding infrastructure improvements.

Work with local utility providers to establish expectations for impacts and prioritize improvements.

Invest public funds now to be accessed only to support a local infrastructure failure.

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Utility and infrastructure failure includes events like bridge collapses, buckling roads, power outages, communications outages, and more. There is a relatively limited number of documented instances of these failures occurring inside the City of Bell. However, regional events like power outages and communication outages have affected the City. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

20. 21. Do you have any other suggestions that you would like to see the city implement? Enter your answer
4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 7/10 Demographics
The following questions ask for demographic information that will help the City of Bell understand which community members are being reached by this survey, and who are not. These questions are completely optional and can be skipped entirely. All answers are confidential.

Under 20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Prefer not to answer

22. What is your age?
Grades 1-8 (elementary)
Grades 9-11 (some high school)
High school diploma / GED
Some college or technical school
Associate's degree (AA)
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, DDS)
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D,Sc., etc.)
Prefer not to answer

23. What is the highest level of formal education you have attained? 4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 8/10 Yes
No
Unsure

24. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?
Less than 10 minutes
10-25 minutes
25-45 minutes
45-60 minutes
Over an hour

25. What is your average commute time (one-way) to work? No
Yes - hearing
Yes - mental
Yes - mobility
Yes - Vision
Prefer not to answer
Do you have any disabilities that you would want first responders to be aware of in the event of an emergency?

26. Under $30,000
$30,000 to $60,000
$60,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
Prefer not to answer

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28. What is your gender?
Enter your answer

29. How would you describe your race?
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4/7/26, 2:57 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Opinion Survey #2 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhw… 10/10 Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP
La ciudad de Bell está en proceso de crear el primer Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos (Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, LHMP) de nuestra comunidad. Ayúdenos a identificar los proyectos que le gustaría ver en nuestra comunidad para ayudar a hacernos más resilientes. Tómese unos minutos para responder a las siguientes preguntas. ¡Agradecemos enormemente su opinión y participación!
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1. ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones describe mejor su situación de residencia en la ciudad de Bell? Aumentar el número de árboles autóctonos plantados alrededor de los edificios para dar sombra a los estacionamientos y a lo largo de las calles principales.

Implementar centros de calentamiento o de enfriamiento para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan reunirse durante un acontecimiento.

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Aunque el clima de Bell suele ser agradable, es posible que se den temperaturas extremas. Las olas de calor pueden ser especialmente peligrosas para las personas mayores, los niños pequeños y las personas que trabajan al aire libre. Las temperaturas extremadamente frías también son posibles, pero mucho menos probables que el calor extremo. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

2. Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas qué hacer durante un terremoto.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo asegurar sus bienes y proteger a las personas antes de un terremoto.

Desarrollar un plan de evacuación ante terremotos para los miembros de la comunidad.

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Los terremotos son difíciles de predecir y suponen un riesgo importante para las personas y los bienes de Bell. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

3. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 1/11 Apoyar la construcción o readaptación de materiales no combustibles para viviendas, comercios y escuelas.

Instalación de sistemas externos de hidratación específicos para cada estructura (aspersores); fuentes de energía especialmente asignadas y cisternas de uso exclusivo en edificios públicos.

Sustituir vegetación inflamable por especies menos inflamables.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas, y empresas cómo eliminar de forma segura materiales inflamables, crear espacios protegidos alrededor de los edificios, mantener detectores de humo, etc.

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Los incendios son el peligro más frecuente en California. Aunque la ciudad de Bell está relativamente protegida de los incendios forestales por su entorno urbano, el humo también puede causar importantes impactos en la salud. Además, los incendios urbanos de viviendas y comercios pueden producirse en cualquier lugar. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

4. Apoyar el establecimiento de normas para todos los servicios públicos con relación a la poda de árboles alrededor de las líneas eléctricas y el mantenimiento de postes.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo proteger de forma segura cosas como ventanas, calefacciones instaladas en el techo, sistemas de ventilación, aires acondicionados, mejorar los revestimientos de los techos y otras características.

Apoyo que incluye medidas como refuerzos estructurales, persianas, y vidrio laminado en los cristales de las ventanas en el diseño de los edificios para minimizar los daños.

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Las tormentas de viento, como los vientos de Santa Ana, afectan regularmente a la región. En los últimos 20 años, se han registrado más de 500 casos de vientos superiores a 57 mph en el condado de Los Ángeles. Las ráfagas de viento tensan las estructuras y los escombros pueden dañar tanto a las personas como a los bienes en caso de impacto. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación de riesgos le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

5. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 2/11 Apoyar el establecimiento de normas para todos los servicios públicos con relación a la poda de árboles alrededor de las líneas eléctricas y el mantenimiento de postes.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo proteger de forma segura cosas como ventanas, calefacciones instaladas en el techo, sistemas de ventilación, aires acondicionados, mejorar los revestimientos de los techos y otras características.

Apoyo que incluye medidas como refuerzos estructurales, persianas, y vidrio laminado en los cristales de las ventanas en el diseño de los edificios para minimizar los daños.

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Las tormentas eléctricas intensas pueden traer granizo, relámpagos, vientos fuertes y lluvias torrenciales a la ciudad de Bell. Desde 2005, la ciudad ha sufrido una tormenta intensa cada 16 meses, a veces con granizo del tamaño de bolas de chicle. Estos sucesos pueden causar lesiones y daños materiales a bienes como automóviles y viviendas. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

6. Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo mantenerse seguros en caso de tormenta.

Implementar refugios comunitarios para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan reunirse durante tales eventos.

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Las tormentas eléctricas intensas pueden traer granizo, relámpagos, vientos fuertes y lluvias torrenciales a la ciudad de Bell. Desde 2005, la ciudad ha sufrido una tormenta intensa cada 16 meses, a veces con granizo del tamaño de bolas de chicle. Estos sucesos pueden causar lesiones y daños materiales a bienes como automóviles y viviendas. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

7. Apoyar la construcción o readaptación de zonas ajardinadas resistentes a la sequía (a través de medidas como plantar vegetación autóctona o el uso de técnicas de jardinería xerófita).

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo utilizar una menor cantidad de agua.

Apoyar la construcción de sistemas de captación de agua de lluvia y uso de agua reciclada.

Imponer multas a los miembros de la comunidad que consuman una cantidad de agua mayor que la permitida por hogar.

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La sequía y la escasez de agua son peligros que afectan ocasionalmente a la zona. Aunque los efectos suelen ser menos perjudiciales en zonas urbanas como Bell, es posible que se produzca una escasez de agua a largo plazo. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

8. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 3/11 Cartografiar y evaluar la vulnerabilidad probable a los desprendimientos de tierra.

Implementar medidas de estabilización del suelo (como plantar vegetación estabilizadora del suelo en pendientes empinadas de propiedad pública).

Construir cuencas de captación de flujos de escombros para evitar la transferencia de sedimentos a las carreteras.

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Los deslizamientos de tierra y barro son poco probables en la ciudad de Bell debido al tipo de terreno. Sin embargo, hay algunas zonas inclinadas alrededor de la 1-710 y el río Los Ángeles donde es posible que se produzcan pequeños deslizamientos de tierra y barro. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

9. Utilizar un radar de penetración en el suelo para detectar y cartografiar posibles zonas de peligro.

Promover la concienciación de la comunidad sobre los riesgos de los hundimientos y sus efectos.

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Los hundimientos del terreno, los karst y los socavones son poco probables, pero no imposibles dentro de la ciudad de Bell. Los socavones son especialmente difíciles de predecir porque pueden producirse por la rotura de tuberías de agua, la extracción de minerales y actividades similares. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

10. Utilizar SIG (sistemas de información geográfica) para cartografiar las zonas peligrosas, estructuras en riesgo y zonas de alto riesgo.

Mejorar los sistemas de aguas pluviales para que puedan transportar más agua.

Modificar los sistemas de aguas pluviales para que las precipitaciones sean captadas o absorbidas por el suelo, en lugar de dirigirse hacia los drenajes (canales de drenaje biológicos, pozos secos, pavimentos permeables, barriles de lluvia, filtros de arena, etc.).

Animar a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar seguros contra inundaciones.

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Según los registros disponibles, las inundaciones de origen natural (ríos y costa) son prácticamente inexistentes. Sin embargo, las inundaciones repentinas locales resultantes de fuertes lluvias pueden provocar agua estancada en carreteras y zonas bajas, lo que puede crear condiciones peligrosas a corto plazo. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

11. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 4/11 Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades vecinas para alentar a las jurisdicciones con presas de alto riesgo a aplicar medidas de protección.

Abogar por un análisis exhaustivo de cuencas hidrográficas para todos los proyectos de presas o embalses propuestos.

Animar a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar seguros contra inundaciones.

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La rotura de presas y diques es poco probable, pero puede resultar en eventos potencialmente graves. Aunque no hay presas en la ciudad de Bell, el modelado de las presas al norte de la comunidad muestra que las aguas de las inundaciones podrían llegar a partes de Bell. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación frente a roturas de presas y diques enumeradas a continuación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

12. Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades vecinas para aplicar un plan de mitigación que describa labores, responsabilidades y prioridades para protegerse frente a los impactos.

Modelar varios escenarios hipotéticos para estimar posibles vulnerabilidades con el fin de establecer prioridades para mitigar la subida del nivel del mar.

Invertir en la construcción de refugios comunitarios para que los evacuados los utilicen cuando se vean afectados.

Trabajar con proveedores locales de servicios públicos para establecer expectativas sobre los impactos y priorizar las mejoras.

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El aumento del nivel del mar es un peligro a largo plazo, y sus efectos en la ciudad de Bell serán probablemente indirectos. Por ejemplo, las personas que viven en comunidades costeras pueden verse desplazadas y tener que trasladarse al interior. Además, las principales instalaciones costeras, como el puerto de Los Ángeles, pueden verse afectadas, lo que podría tener amplias consecuencias para Bell y otras comunidades de la región. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

13. Apoyar el establecimiento de normas para todos los servicios públicos con relación a la poda de árboles alrededor de las líneas eléctricas y el mantenimiento de postes.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo proteger de forma segura cosas como ventanas, calefacciones instaladas en el techo, sistemas de ventilación, aires acondicionados, mejorar los revestimientos de los techos y otras características.

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Aunque no hay registros históricos de tornados que hayan afectado a la ciudad de Bell, se han documentado tornados dentro del condado de Los Ángeles. Desde 1950, los tornados en el condado de Los Ángeles han causado 46 heridos y 61 millones de dólares en daños materiales. ¿Cuál de las siguientes estrategias de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

14. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 5/11 Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades vecinas para aplicar un plan de respuesta ante emergencias que describa labores, responsabilidades y rutas de evacuación.

Implementar refugios comunitarios para que los evacuados puedan reunirse durante los eventos.

Invertir ahora en fondos públicos a los que sólo se pueda acceder para apoyar un evento catastrófico declarado a nivel local.

Implementar un Programa “Evacuador”, en el que miembros voluntarios de la comunidad puedan participar en cursos de capacitación y aprender cómo apoyar en un evento que amerite evacuación.

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Los tsunamis son peligros poco frecuentes, pero potencialmente catastróficos. Aunque la ciudad de Bell está lo suficientemente alejada del mar como para no verse afectada por la crecida, la ciudad sufriría múltiples repercusiones secundarias o en cadena. Si se emite una alerta de tsunami, muchas personas se desplazarán hacia el interior a través de comunidades como Bell. Tras el impacto de un tsunami, es posible que las instalaciones costeras que prestan apoyo a Bell queden inoperativas, y que se pida a la colectividad que preste ayuda a las comunidades vecinas que lo necesiten. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

15. Invertir fondos públicos en sistemas de seguridad en línea o dispositivos de respaldo que brinden mayor protección.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo detectar estafadores e intentos de fraude electrónico.

Implementar programas de capacitación para el personal sobre cómo detectar estafadores e intentos de fraude electrónico.

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Aunque la mayoría de los ciberataques se dirigen contra individuos, algunos agresores maliciosos tienen como objetivo sistemas importantes que pueden alterar instalaciones comunitarias y servicios esenciales. Por motivos de privacidad, es difícil determinar la frecuencia de los ciberataques en la ciudad de Bell. Sin embargo, los informes de la Oficina del Fiscal General de California indican que varias comunidades cercanas están en el punto de mira de estos ataques. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

16. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 6/11 Desarrollar ordenanzas municipales que exijan a las empresas e instalaciones comerciales registrar todos los materiales con el cuerpo de bomberos.

Desarrollar ordenanzas municipales que restrinjan los tipos de empresas e instalaciones comerciales que pueden operar en la ciudad y el tipo de materiales que pueden almacenarse en las instalaciones.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas a responder en caso de diferentes tipos de vertidos.

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Los materiales peligrosos almacenados en la ciudad de Bell son a veces necesarios para uso industrial y comercial. Se habla de “vertido incontrolado” cuando se derraman materiales peligrosos, ya sea a causa de un accidente o como parte de las consecuencias de una catástrofe. Diversas industrias utilizan materiales peligrosos a diario y los incidentes son muy poco frecuentes. Sin embargo, de vez en cuando se producen vertidos y es probable que se produzcan en el futuro. En la mayoría de los casos, los vertidos son pequeños y se contienen rápidamente, aunque es posible que se produzcan incidentes de mayor magnitud. La liberación de gases es más difícil de contener y puede no ser evidente de manera inmediata. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

17. Reforzar las puertas y ventanas en las instalaciones públicas con cerraduras adicionales, persianas, o rejas de seguridad para evitar entradas forzadas durante disturbios o protestas.

Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades vecinas para aplicar un plan de respuesta ante emergencias que describa labores, responsabilidades y rutas de evacuación.

Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo protegerse durante estos eventos.

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Pueden producirse disturbios civiles por diversas razones. En algunos casos, estos sucesos pueden interrumpir la actividad cotidiana y provocar daños materiales o personales. Se han documentado varios casos de disturbios civiles en Bell, aunque los daños y lesiones registrados han sido mínimos. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

18. Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo protegerse ante enfermedades.

Crear un plan de respuesta ante emergencias que describa labores, responsabilidades y rutas de evacuación.

Invertir en un inventario rotativo de equipos de protección personal (EPP).

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Las pandemias son raras, pero sus efectos pueden ser graves. La pandemia de COVID-19 es la más conocida en la actualidad, pero entre las pandemias más antiguas que afectaron a la región figuran los brotes de viruela de 1862 y de gripe española de 1918. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

19. 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 7/11 Realizar un estudio de seguridad vial para comprender qué zonas de la ciudad presentan mayor riesgo e identificar posibles soluciones.

Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades vecinas para aplicar un plan de respuesta ante emergencias que describa labores, responsabilidades y rutas de evacuación.

Colocar señalización y otros pequeños identificadores de peligro vial para ayudar a los conductores a circular por las intersecciones más peligrosas.

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Los accidentes de transporte son frecuentes y suelen ser leves, aunque de vez en cuando se producen accidentes importantes. Los accidentes de transporte en Bell involucran principalmente a automóviles, pero la ciudad cuenta con tráfico ferroviario que potencialmente podría verse involucrado en un accidente de transporte. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

20. Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con las comunidades vecinas para apoyar la identificación de soluciones y financiar mejoras en la infraestructura.

Trabajar con proveedores locales de servicios públicos para establecer expectativas sobre los impactos y priorizar las mejoras.

Invertir ahora en fondos públicos a los que solo se pueda acceder para apoyar fallos de infraestructura declarados a nivel local.

Ninguna
Other
Los fallos en los servicios públicos y la infraestructura incluyen eventos como derrumbes de puentes, carreteras deformadas, cortes de electricidad, cortes de comunicaciones, etc. Existe un número relativamente limitado de casos documentados de estos fallos dentro de la ciudad de Bell. Sin embargo, acontecimientos regionales como cortes de electricidad y de comunicaciones han afectado a la ciudad. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

21. 22. ¿Tiene alguna otra sugerencia que le gustaría que la ciudad pusiera en práctica? Enter your answer
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Las siguientes preguntas solicitan información demográfica que ayudará a la ciudad de Bell a comprender a qué miembros de la comunidad llega esta encuesta y a quiénes no. Estas preguntas son totalmente opcionales y pueden omitirse por completo. Todas las respuestas son confidenciales.

Menos de 20 años
Entre 20 y 29 años
Entre 30 y 39 años
Entre 40 y 49 años
Entre 50 y 59 años
Entre 60 y 69 años
Más de 70 años
Prefiero no responder

23. ¿Qué edad tiene?
Del 1. er al 8.º grado (primaria)
Del 9.º al 11.º grado (algunos años de secundaria)
Diploma de secundaria/de educación general (General Educational Development, GED) Algunos estudios universitarios o técnicos
Título de asociado (AA)
Licenciatura (BA o BS)
Maestría (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
Título profesional (JD, MD, DVM, DDS)
Doctorado (Ph. D., Ed. D., D. Sc., etc.)
Prefiero no responder

24. ¿Cuál es el nivel más alto de educación formal que ha alcanzado? 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 9/11 Sí
No
No estoy seguro

25. ¿Tiene acceso a un vehículo personal?
Menos de 10 minutos
Entre 10 y 25 minutos
Entre 25 y 45 minutos
Entre 45 y 60 minutos
Más de una hora

26. ¿Cuál es su tiempo promedio de trayecto (solo ida) al trabajo? No
Sí: auditiva
Sí: mental
Sí: de movilidad
Sí: de visión
Prefiero no responder
¿Tiene alguna discapacidad que le gustaría que el personal de primeros auxilios tuviera en cuenta en caso de emergencia?

27. Menos de $30,000
Entre $30,000 y $60,000
Entre $60,000 y $100,000
Entre $100,000 y $200,000
Más de $200,000
Prefiero no responder

28. ¿Cuál es su ingreso familiar promedio anual (antes de impuestos)? 4/7/26, 2:56 PM Ciudad de Bell I Encuesta de opinión pública N.º 2 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhw… 10/11 This content is neither created nor endorsed by Microsoft. The data you submit will be sent to the form owner.

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اندعاس يف ديدحت المشروعات يتلا بغرت يف اهتيؤر يف. (LHMP (ةنيدم ليب بصدد عضو أول ةطخ ةيعمتجم فيفختل رطاخملا ةيلحملا !انعمتجم للمساعدة يف انلعج رثكأ ةنورم .ىجري صيصخت عضب قئاقد ةباجإلل نع ةلئسألا أدناه .كتاظحالم كتكراشمو عضوم ريدقت ريبك ميقم يلاح
ميقم قباس
ريغ ميقم
أي امم يلي فصي ةلاح كتماقإ يف ةنيدم بيل؟ 1.
.ز يادة عدد الأشجار ةيلحملا ةعورزملا حول ينابملا ليلظتل فقاوم السيارات ىلعو طول الشوارع ةيسيئرلا .إنشاء زكارم ةئفدت أو ديربت عمتجيل اهيف أفراد عمتجملا أثناء وقوع حدث لا دجوي
Other
ىلع مغرلا نم أن مناخ ةنيدم ليب رم حي يف العادة، إلا أن درجات الحرارة القصوى ةلمتحم .نكمي أن تكون موجات رحلا خطيرة لكشب خاص ىلع كبار نسلا، والأطفال الصغار، والأشخاص نيذلا يعملون يف الهواء قلطلا .درجات الحرارة شديدة البرودة ةلمتحم ضيأًا، اهنكل لقأ ةيلامتحا ريثكب نم الحرارة الشديدة .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

2. .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ام بجي القيام هب أثناء وقوع الزلزال .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك نيمأت الممتلكات ةيامحو الأشخاص لبق وقوع الزلزال .عضو ةطخ إخلاء يف ةلاح وقوع الزلازل لأفراد عمتجملا
لا دجوي
Other
ا ىلع الأشخاص والممتلكات يف ليب .أي نم الإجراءات ةيلاتلا رً
ا يبكبعصي ؤبنتلا بالزلازل، امك اهنأ لكشت رطخً
تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

3. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام بشأن ةطخ تخفيف المخاطر ةيلحملا رقم 2) 2( PM 2:56 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 1/10 .معد إنشاء أو ليدعت ينابملا باستخدام مواد ريغ ةلباق للاشتعال يف المنازل والشركات والمدارس .بيكرت ةمظنأ رش ةيئام ةيجراخ ةصصخم ينابملل) مرشات(؛ ومصادر ةقاط مخصصة؛ وصهار جي مياه ةصصخم يف ينابملا ةماعلا .استبدال النباتات ةلباقلا للاشتعال بأنواع لقأ ةيلباق للاشتعال إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك صلختلا بأمان نم المواد ةلباقلا للاشتعال، وإنشاء ةحاسم ةلزاع .حول ينابملا، ةنايصو أجهزة فشكلا نع الدخان، امو ىلإ كلذ لا دجوي
Other
تُدع قئارحلا رطخلا رثكألا عويشًا يف اينروفيلاك .امنيب عتمتت ةنيدم ليب ةيامحب ةيبسن نم قئارح الغابات لضفب ا ةيحص كبيرة .ةفاضإلاب ىلإ كلذ، نكمي أن علدنت قئارحلا
رً
اهطيحم الحضري، نكمي أن ببسي الدخان ضيأًا أضرا
ةيرضحلا يف المنازل والشركات يف أي مكان .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

4. .معد عضو ريياعم عيمجل قفارملا اميف قلعتي ميلقتب الأشجار حول خطوط الكهرباء ةنايصو الأعمدة إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك نيمأت ذفاونلا، وأجهزة ةئفدتلا ةيوهتلاو، وأجهزة فييكت الهواء ةتبثملا .ىلع حطسلا، نيسحتو ةيطغأ حطسألا، والميزات الأخرى بأمان
.معد إدراج ريبادت لثم ةيوقت لكيهلا، قلاوغلاو، والزجاج يقئاقرلا يف ألواح ذفاونلا دنع ميمصت ينابملا ليلقتل الضرر لا دجوي
Other
رثؤت فصاوعلا ةيحايرلا، لثم ر ياح اتناس انآ، ىلع ةقطنملا بانتظام .يف السنوات نيرشعلا ةيضاملا، تلجس رثكأ نم 500 ةلاح تجاوزت اهيف ةعرس الرياح 57 اليمً يف ةعاسلا يف ةعطاقم لوس أنجلوس .تؤدي هبات رلا ياح ىلإ إضعاف لكايهلا دقو يضر الحطام رياطتملا بالأفراد والممتلكات دنع الاصطدام .أي نم إجراءات دحلا نم رطاخملا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

5. .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك البقاء بأمان أثناء ةفصاعلا .إنشاء ئجالم ةيعمتجم عمتجيل اهيف أفراد عمتجملا أثناء وقوع الأحداث لا دجوي
Other
نكمي أن بلجت فصاوعلا ةيدعرلا الشديدة البرد والبرق والرياح ةيوقلا والأمطار الغزيرة ىلإ ةنيدم ليب .ذنم د مجحب كراتا، نايحأًا عم َربَا لك 16 رهشً
ةكلعلا .نكمي أن ببستت هذه الأحداث يف إصابات وأضرار للممتلكات لثم السيارات والمنازل .أي نم إجراءات عام ،2005 شهدت ةنيدملا ةفصاع ةيدعر شديدة مرة واحدة بيرقتً فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

6. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام بشأن ةطخ تخفيف المخاطر ةيلحملا رقم 2) 2( PM 2:56 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 2/10 .معد إنشاء أو ليدعت قيسنت قئادحلا ةمواقملا للجفاف) لثم ةعارز النباتات ةيلحملا أو قيسنت قئادحلا ةليلق الري( .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك استخدام ةيمك لقأ نم الماء .معد بناء ةمظنأ عيمجت مياه الأمطار واستخدام المياه ةحلصتسملا .فرض غرامات ىلع أفراد عمتجملا يلحملا نيذلا يستخدمون ةيمك نم المياه ديزت نع ةيمكلا المسموح اهب لكل أسرة لا دجوي
Other
ا يف قطانملا الحضر ةي لثم ليب، إلا أن صقن المياه ىلع المدى ليوطلا رمأ لمتحم .أي يُدع الجفاف صقنو المياه نم رطاخملا يتلا رثؤت ىلع ةقطنملا نم نيح رخآل .ىلعو مغرلا نم أن التأثيرات رً
تكون ةداعً لقأ ضر
نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

7. .مسر طئارخ مييقتو ةيلامتحا التعرض للانهيارات ةيضرألا .اتخاذ ريبادت تيبثتل ةبرتلا) لثم ةعارز نباتات تبثت ةبرتلا ىلع المنحدرات ةماعلا شديدة الانحدار( .إنشاء دئاصم قفدتل الحطام عنمل انتقال بساورلا ىلإ الطرق لا دجوي
Other
تُدع الانهيارات ةيضرألا ةينيطلاو ريغ ةعئاش يف ةنيدم ليب ببسب ةعيبط سيراضتلا .عمو كلذ، هناك ضعب رهنو لوس أنجلوس ثيح نكمي حدوث انهيارات ةيضرأ ةينيطو -710I قطانملا المنحدرة حول قيرطلا عيرسلا صغيرة .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

8. .استخدام رادار اختراق الأرض فشكلل نع قطانم رطخلا ةلمتحملا مسرو طئارخ اهل .زعت زي يعو عمتجملا رطاخمب الهبوط الأرضي وآثاره
لا دجوي
Other
ا ريغ عئاش، هنكل سيل
يُدع الهبوط الأرضي ليكشتو الكهوف رخصلا ةي رفحلاو ةيفاسخنالا يف ةنيدم ليب رمأً مستحيلًا .بعصي ؤبنتلا رفحلاب ةيفاسخنالا لكشب خاص اهنأل نكمي أن جتنت نع انفجار بيبانأ المياه، واستخراج المعادن، ةطشنألاو ةلثامملا .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

9. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام بشأن ةطخ تخفيف المخاطر ةيلحملا رقم 2) 2( PM 2:56 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 3/10 .مسرل طئارخ قطانم رطخلا، والمنشآت ةضرعملا رطخلل، قطانملاو ةيلاع رطاخملا (GIS (استخدام مظن المعلومات ةيفارغجلا .نيسحت ةمظنأ فيرصت مياه الأمطار ريرمتل ةيمك ربكأ نم المياه ليدعت ةمظنأ تصر في مياه الأمطار ثيحب متي عيمجت و/أو امتصاص مياه الأمطار يف ةبرتلا، الدبً نم اههيجوت وحن المصارف) لثم .الأحواض ةيويحلا، والآبار ةفاجلا، ةفصرألاو النفاذة، ليماربو عيمجت مياه الأمطار، رتالفو الرمال، خلإ( .عيجشت أصحاب المنازل ىلع شراء نيمأت دض الفيضانات
لا دجوي
Other
قفوًا للسجلات ةحاتملا، فإن الفيضانات ةمجانلا نع المصادر ةيعيبطلا) الأنهار لحاوسلاو( هبش ةمودعم .عمو كلذ، دق تؤدي الفيضانات ةيلحملا ةئجافملا ةجتانلا نع الأمطار الغزيرة ىلإ عمجت المياه الراكدة يف الطرق قطانملاو ةضفخنملا، امم دق قلخي فورظًا خطرة قصيرة المدى .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

10. .الانضمام ىلإ قوة لمع عم المجتمعات ةطيحملا عيجشتل الجهات ةلوؤسملا نع السدود ةيلاع الخطورة ىلع ذيفنت ريبادت ةيئاقو .الدعوة ىلإ إجراء ليلحت لماش لمستجمعات المياه يف عيمج مشروعات السدود أو الخزانات ةحرتقملا .عيجشت أصحاب المنازل ىلع شراء نيمأت دض الفيضانات
لا دجوي
Other
نم ريغ حجرملا أن يحدث لشف للسدود زجاوحلاو ةيبارتلا، نكلو دق تكون هبقاوع خطيرة .ىلعو مغرلا نم عدم وجود سدود لخاد ةنيدم ليب، تُرهظ النماذج ةصاخلا بالسدود ةعقاولا شمال عمتجملا أن مياه الفيضان دق لصت ىلإ أجزاء نم ليب .اميف يلي ضعب إجراءات فيفختلا ةنكمملا لشفل السدود زجاوحلاو ةيبارتلا، أي اهنم تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقه؟

11. .الانضمام ىلإ قوة لمع عم المجتمعات ةطيحملا ذيفنتل ةطخ فيفخت تحدد الأدوار والمسؤوليات والأولويات ةيامحلل نم الآثار إعداد نماذج لسينار يوهات ةفلتخم "ماذا ول" ريدقتل نقاط فعضلا ةلمتحملا نم لجأ ريوطت أولويات فيفختلا نم ارتفاع مستوى .حطس رحبلا
.الاستثمار يف إنشاء ئجالم ةيعمتجم اهمدختسيل النازحون دنع مهررضت .لمعلا عم مزودي الخدمات نييلحملا ديدحتل التوقعات بشأن التأثيرات ديدحتو أولويات التحسينات لا دجوي
Other
ا وط لي لجألا، نمو حجرملا أن تكون آثاره ىلع ةنيدم ليب ريغلثمي ارتفاع مستوى حطس رحبلا رطخً مباشرة .ىلع ليبس المثال ، دق يُبجَر الأفراد نيذلا يعيشون يف المجتمعات ةيلحاسلا ىلع النزوح والانتقال ىلإ قطانم دعبأ لخاد ةسبايلا .ةفاضإلاب ىلإ كلذ، دق رثأتت قفارملا ةيلحاسلا الكبرى لثم ميناء لوس أنجلوس، دقو يكون كلذل بقاوع ةعساو النطاق ىلع ليب والمجتمعات الأخرى يف ةقطنملا .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

12. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام بشأن ةطخ تخفيف المخاطر ةيلحملا رقم 2) 2( PM 2:56 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 4/10 .معد عضو ريياعم عيمجل قفارملا اميف قلعتي ميلقتب الأشجار حول خطوط الكهرباء ةنايصو الأعمدة إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك نيمأت ذفاونلا، وأجهزة ةئفدتلا ةيوهتلاو، وأجهزة فييكت الهواء ةتبثملا .ىلع حطسلا، نيسحتو ةيطغأ حطسألا، والميزات الأخرى بأمان
لا دجوي
Other
ريصاعألا ةفينعلا لخاد ةعطاقم لوس أنجلوس .ذنم عام ،1950 تببست ريصاعألا ةفينعلا يف ةعطاقم لوس ىلع مغرلا نم عدم وجود سجلات تار ةيخي ريشت ىلإ ريثأت ريصاعألا ةفينعلا ىلع ةنيدم ليب، دقف مت قيثوت أنجلوس يف 46 ةباصإ و61 مليون دولار نم الأضرار ةيداملا .أي نم استراتيجيات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

13. .الانضمام ىلإ قوة لمع عم المجتمعات ةطيحملا ذيفنتل ةطخ ةباجتسا للطوارئ تحدد الأدوار والمسؤوليات ومسارات الإخلاء .إنشاء ئجالم ةيعمتجم عمتجيل اهيف النازحون أثناء وقوع الأحداث ا.استثمار الأموال ةماعلا الآن متيل اهمادختسا طقف معدل حدث ةثراك نلعم يلحمً .ذيفنت جمانرب "الإخلاء يعوطتلا"، ثيح يتطوع أفراد عمتجملا ةكراشملل يف التدريبات ةفرعمو ةيفيك معد ةيلمع الإخلاء لا دجوي
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تُدع أمواج يمانوست نادرة اهنكلو لكشت رطاخم ةيثراك ةلمتحم .ىلعو مغرلا نم أن ةنيدم ليب عقت ىلع ةفاسم ا ةيوناث أو ةيلاتتم متعددة .إذا صدر
رً
ةيفاك لخاد ةسبايلا ثيحب لا اهلصت مياه ةجوملا، إلا أن ةنيدملا دهشتس اثآ ا بمجتمعات لثم ليب .دعبو ريثأتريذحت نم يمانوست، هجتيسف ديدعلا نم الأشخاص ىلإ لخادلا رورمً يمانوست، دق لطعتت قفارملا ةيلحاسلا يتلا تخدم ةنيدم ليب، دقو يُبلط نم عمتجملا ميدقت المساعدة للمجتمعات المجاورة ةجاتحملا .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

14. .إنفاق الأموال ةماعلا للاستثمار يف ةمظنأ أمان ينورتكلإ رثكأ ةيامح أو أجهزة خسن يطايتحا .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك دصر نيلاتحملا ومحاولات ديصتلا يلايتحالا .ذيفنت جمارب بيردت نيفظوملل حول ةيفيك دصر نيلاتحملا ومحاولات ديصتلا يلايتحالا لا دجوي
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امنيب تستهدف ةيبلاغ الهجمات ةيناربيسلا الأفراد، يستهدف ضعب نيلعافلا نيددهملا ةمظنألا ةيسيئرلا يتلا ا لمخاوف ةيصوصخلا، نم بعصلا ديدحت مدىنكمي أن لطعت قفارملا ةيعمتجملا والخدمات ةيساسألا .رظنً شيوع الهجمات ةيناربيسلا ىلع هجو ديدحتلا لخاد ةنيدم ليب .عمو كلذ، ريشت ريراقت بتكم يعدملا العام يف اينروفيلاك ىلإ أن ديدعلا نم المجتمعات المجاورة تتعرض للاستهداف .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

15. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام بشأن ةطخ تخفيف المخاطر ةيلحملا رقم 2) 2( PM 2:56 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 5/10 .عضو حئاول ةيدلب بلطتت نم الشركات قفارملاو التجار ةي ليجست عيمج المواد لدى إدارة الإطفاء عضو حئاول ةيدلب يقتّد أنواع الشركات قفارملاو ةيراجتلا المسموح اهل لمعلاب لخاد ةنيدملا وأنواع المواد المسموح اهنيزختب يف .عقوملا
.إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك ةباجتسالا يف حال وقوع أنواع ةفلتخم نم التسريبات لا دجوي
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تُدع المواد الخطرة يتلا متي الاحتفاظ اهب يف ةنيدم ليب ضرور ةي يف ضعب الأحيان للاستخدامات ةيعانصلا يُدصق بـ "الإطلاق ريغ طبضنملا" انسكاب المواد الخطرة، امإ ةجيتن حادث أو كجزء نم التأثيرات ةيراجتلاو .
ا، لظتو الحوادث ةليلقةمجانلا نع ةثراك .تُستخدم المواد الخطرة نم قِلب صناعات ةفلتخم يمويً ومتباعدة .عمو كلذ، دق تحدث الانسكابات يف ضعب الأحيان، نمو لمتحملا أن تحدث انسكابات يف لبقتسملا .يف مظعم الحالات، تكون التسريبات صغيرة متيو اهؤاوتحا ةعرسب، ىلع مغرلا نم أن الآثار ربكألا ا ىلع الفور .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أنةنكمم .بعصي احتواء تسرب الغازات دقو لا يكون ضاو حً ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

16. زعت زي الأبواب ذفاونلاو يف قفارملا ةماعلا بأقفال ةيفاضإ، قلاوغو أو قضبان أمان ةيامحلل نم الدخول القسري أثناء أعمال بغشلا أو .الاحتجاجات
.الانضمام ىلإ قوة لمع عم المجتمعات ةطيحملا ذيفنتل ةطخ ةباجتسا للطوارئ تحدد الأدوار والمسؤوليات ومسارات الإخلاء .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك ةيامح مهسفنأ أثناء وقوع الحدث لا دجوي
Other
نكمي أن تحدث الاضطرابات ةيندملا لأسباب ةعونتم .يف ضعب الحالات، نكمي أن لطعت هذه الأحداث النشاط يمويلا دقو تؤدي ىلإ إلحاق أضرار بالممتلكات و/أو إيذاء الأشخاص .كان هناك ديدعلا نم الحوادث ةقثوملا للاضطرابات ةيندملا يف ليب، ىلع مغرلا نم أن الأضرار والإصابات يتلا مت الإبلاغ اهنع تناك ةليئض .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

17. .إعداد جمانرب توعوي ميلعتل العائلات والمدارس والشركات ةيفيك ةياقولا نم الأمراض .إنشاء ةطخ ةباجتسا للطوارئ تحدد الأدوار والمسؤوليات ومسارات الإخلاء .(PPE (الاستثمار يف مخزون متجدد نم معدات ةيامحلا ةيصخشلا لا دجوي
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يُدع وباء ديفوك19- وه رثكألا شهرة اليوم، نكلو ةئبوألا
تُدع ةئبوألا نادرة، نكل نكمي أن تكون اهتاريثأت كبيرة .
الأقدم يتلا أثرت ىلع ةقطنملا تلمش تفشي الجدري يف عام 1862 والإنفلونزا ةينابسإلا يف عام  .1918أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

18. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام بشأن ةطخ تخفيف المخاطر ةيلحملا رقم 2) 2( PM 2:56 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwK… 6/10 .ذيفنت ةسارد ةمالسل الطرق مهفل قطانم ةنيدملا رثكألا ةضرع رطخلل ديدحتو الحلول ةنكمملا .الانضمام ىلإ قوة لمع عم المجتمعات ةطيحملا ذيفنتل ةطخ ةباجتسا للطوارئ تحدد الأدوار والمسؤوليات ومسارات الإخلاء .عضو لافتات وإشارات أخرى رطاخمل الطرق الصغيرة لمساعدة نيقئاسلا ىلع القيادة يف التقاطعات رثكألا خطورة لا دجوي
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حوادث لقنلا ةعئاش ةداعوً ام تكون ةطيسب، ىلع مغرلا نم أن الأحداث الكبرى عقت يف ضعب الأحيان .قلعتت ا المتحمً
حوادث لقنلا يف ليب لكشب أساسي بالسيارات، نكلو ةنيدملا اهيدل ةكرح قطارات نكمي أن تكون ءزجً نم حادث لقن .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

19. .الانضمام ىلإ قوة لمع عم المجتمعات ةطيحملا معدت ديدحت الحلول ليومتو تحسينات ةينبلا ةيتحتلا .لمعلا عم مزودي الخدمات نييلحملا ديدحتل التوقعات بشأن التأثيرات ديدحتو أولويات التحسينات .استثمار الأموال ةماعلا الآن متيل اهمادختسا طقف معدل ةلاح لشف يلحم يف ةينبلا ةيتحتلا لا دجوي
Other
لمشي لشف قفارملا ةينبلاو ةيتحتلا ثادحأًا لثم انهيار الجسور، والتواء الطرق، وانقطاع التيار يئابرهكلا، ا نم الحالات ةقثوملا لهذه الإخفاقات يتلا تثدح لخادوانقطاع الاتصالات، زملاو دي .هناك عدد محدود يبسنً ةنيدم ليب .عمو كلذ، أثرت الأحداث ةيميلقإلا لثم انقطاع التيار يئابرهكلا والاتصالات ىلع ةنيدملا .أي نم إجراءات فيفختلا ةيلاتلا تود أن ترى ةنيدم ليب ىعست لتحقيقها؟

20. له كيدل أي اقتراحات أخرى تود أن ترى ةنيدملا تنفذها؟ 21.

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بلطت ةلئسألا ةيلاتلا معلومات ةيفارغوميد لمساعدة ةنيدم ليب يف مهف أفراد عمتجملا نيذلا لصو مهيلإ هذا الاستبيان، نمو مل لصي ا نكميو اهيطخت لماكلاب .عيمج الإجابات ةيرس
مً
.مهيلإ .هذه ةلئسألا ةيرايتخا امت
ا
مً
لقأ نم 20 اع
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
لضفأ عدم ةباجإلا
مك عمرك؟ 22.
الصفوف 8-1) ةلحرملا ةيئادتبالا(
الصفوف 11-9) جزء نم ةلحرملا ةيوناثلا(
(GED (شهادة ةساردلا ةيوناثلا / اختبار ريوطت ميلعتلا العام التحاق يئزج ةعماجلاب أو ةسردملاب ةينفلا
(AA (ةجرد ةلامزلا
(BS أو BA (ةجرد البكالوريوس
ةجرد ريتسجاملا) ريتسجام يف الآداب، ريتسجام يف العلوم، ريتسجام يف إدارة الأعمال، خلإ( .ةجرد ةينهم) دكتوراه يف القانون، أو دكتوراه يف بطلا، أو دكتوراه يف بطلا البيطري، أو دكتوراه يف بط الأسنان( ةجرد الدكتوراه) دكتوراه يف ةفسلفلا، أو دكتوراه يف ةيبرتلا، أو دكتوراه يف العلوم، خلإ( لضفأ عدم ةباجإلا
ام وه ىلعأ مستوى يميلعت يمسر تلصو إليه؟ 23.
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لا
ريغ دكأتم
له كيدل ةيناكمإ الوصول ىلإ ةبكرم شخصية؟ 24.
لقأ نم 10 قئاقد
ةقيقد 10-25
ةقيقد 25-45
ةقيقد 45-60
رثكأ نم ةعاس
ام وه طسوتم نمز كلقنت) ذهاب طقف( ىلإ العمل؟ 25.
لا
معن - ةيعمس
معن - ةينهذ
معن - ةيكرح
معن - ةيرصب
لضفأ عدم ةباجإلا
له كيدل أي إعاقات تود أن يكون فرق ةثاغإلا ىلع ملع اهب يف ةلاح الطوارئ؟ 26. لقأ نم 30,000 دولار
ىلإ 60,000 دولار 30,000
ىلإ 100,000 دولار 60,000
ىلإ 200,000 دولار 100,000
رثكأ نم 200,000 دولار
لضفأ عدم ةباجإلا
ام وه طسوتم لخد كترسأ السنوي) لبق بئارضلا(؟ 27.
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1. Which of the following best describes your residency status in the City of Bell?

2. While the climate of Bell is usually comfortable, extreme temperatures are possible. Heat waves can be particularly dangerous for seniors, young children, and people who work outdoors. Extreme cold temperatures are also possible but much less likely than extreme heat. Whi ch of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

3. Earthquakes are difficult to predict and pose a significant risk to people and property in Bell. Which of the following actions would you lik e to see the City of Bell pursue?
Responses
12 Average Time
16:33
Duration
90 Current resident 11
Previous resident 1
Not a resident 0
Increase the number of native trees planted around
buildings to shade parking lots and along major…
11 Implement warming or cooling centers for
community members to gather at during an event.
8 None 0
Other 0
Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses what to do during an…
7 Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses how to secure your…
8 Develop an earthquake evacuation plan for
community members.
5 None 2
Other 1
Days
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4. Fires is the most common hazard in California. While the City of Bell is relatively protected from wildfire by its urban surroundings, smoke can also cause significant health impacts. Additionally, urban fires from homes and businesses can happen anywhere. Which of the followi ng mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

5. Windstorms, like the Santa Ana winds, regularly affect the region. In the last 20 years, there have been more than 500 recorded instances of winds exceeding 57 mph in Los Angeles County. Wind gusts strain structures and debris can harm both people and property upon imp act. Which of the following hazard mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

6. Severe thunderstorms can bring hail, lightning, high winds, and heavy rain to the City of Bell. Since 2005, the City has experienced a sever e thunderstorm about once every 16 months, sometimes with hail as large as gum balls. These events can cause injuries and damage to p roperty like cars and homes. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

7. Drought and water shortages are hazards that occasionally affect the area. While the impacts are normally less harmful in urban areas like Bell, long-term water shortages are possible. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue? Support the construction or retrofit of noncombustible materials for homes, businesses, an… 8 Installing external, structure-specific
water hydration systems (sprinklers); dedicated… 9
Replace flammable vegetation with less
flammable species. 7
Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses how to safely dispose o… 6
None 1
Other 1
Support establishing standards for all utilities
regarding tree pruning around lines and pole…
9 Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses how to safely secure things…
5 Support including measures like structural bracing,
shutters, and laminated glass in windowpanes in…
9 None 0
Other 1
Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses how to stay safe in a storm.
9 Implement community shelters so community
members can gather during events.
5 None 2
Other 1
Support the construction or retrofit of drought
resilient landscaping (like planting native… 9
Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools and businesses how to use less water.  6
Support the construction of rain capture systems
and reclaimed water usage.  8
Implement fines for community members who
use more than the allowed amount of water per… 4
None 1
Other 0
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8. Landslides and mudslides are unlikely in the City of Bell because of the terrain. However, there are a few sloped areas around I-710 and th e Los Angeles River where small landslides and mudslides are possible. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see th e City of Bell pursue?

9. Land subsidence, karsts, and sinkholes are unlikely but not impossible within the City of Bell. Sinkholes are particularly tricky to predict be cause they can result from burst water pipes, mineral extraction, and similar activities. Which of the following mitigation actions would yo u like to see the City of Bell pursue?

10. According to available records, flooding from natural sources (rivers and the coast) is virtually nonexistent. However, local flash flooding resulting from heavy rainfall may result in standing water on roadways and low-lying areas, which can create short-term hazardous cond itions. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue? Map and assess the probable vulnerability to
landslides.
5 Construct soil stabilization measures (like planting
soil stabilizing vegetation on steep, publicly-owned…
5 Construct debris flow catchments to prevent transfer
of sediment into roadways.
6 None 4
Other 0
Use ground-penetrating radar to detect and map
possible hazard areas.
10 Promote community awareness of subsidence risks
and impacts.
5 None 2
Other 0
Use GIS to map hazard areas, at-risk structures,
and high-risk areas. 6
Improve the stormwater systems to pass more
water.
8 Modify stormwater systems so that rainfall is
captured and/or absorbed into the soil, instead … 8
Encourage homeowners to purchase flood
insurance. 1
None 0
Other 1
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11. Dam and levee failures are unlikely but potentially serious events. While there are no dams in the City of Bell, modeling of dams north of the community shows that flood waters could potentially reach parts of Bell. Some possible mitigation actions for dam and levee failures are listed below--which of these would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

12. Sea level rise is a long-term hazard, and its impacts on the City of Bell will likely be indirect. For example, individuals living in communitie s along the coast may be displaced and relocate further inland. Additionally, major coastal facilities like the Port of Los Angeles may be a ffected, and this could have broad consequences for Bell and other communities in the region. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

13. While there are no historical records of tornadoes impacting the City of Bell, tornadoes have been documented inside of Los Angeles Co unty. Since 1950, tornadoes in LA County have resulted in 46 injuries and $61 million in property damage. Which of the following mitigat ion strategies would you like to see the City of Bell pursue? Join a task force with surrounding communities that
would encourage jurisdictions with high hazard da…
7 Advocate for a thorough watershed analysis for all
proposed dam or reservoir projects.
4 Encourage homeowners to purchase flood insurance. 1
None 5
Other 0
Join a task force with surrounding communities
to implement a Mitigation Plan that outlines… 6
Model various “what-if” scenarios to
estimate potential vulnerabilities in order to… 3
Invest in the construction of community shelters
for evacuees to utilize when impacted. 3
Work with local utility providers to establish
expectations for impacts and prioritize… 5
None 2
Other 1
Support establishing standards for all utilities
regarding tree pruning around lines and pole…
6 Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools, and businesses how to safely secure things…
3 None 4
Other 1
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14. Tsunamis are rare but potentially catastrophic hazards. While the City of Bell is far enough inland not to see the surge water, the City wo uld experience multiple secondary or cascading impacts. If a tsunami warning is issued, many people will move inland through communi ties like Bell. After a tsunami impact, coastal facilities that support Bell may be inoperable, and the community may be asked to provide aid for neighboring communities in need. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

15. While the majority of cyber attacks target individuals, some threat actors target major systems that can disrupt community facilities and essential services. Due to privacy concerns, it is difficult to determine how common cyber attacks are specifically within the City of Bell. H owever, reports from the California Attorney General's Office indicates that several nearby communities are being targeted. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

16. Hazardous materials housed in the City of Bell are sometimes necessary for industrial and commercial use. An "uncontrolled release" is when hazardous materials are spilled, either from an accident or as part of the impacts from a disaster. Hazardous materials are used by various industries every day and incidents are few and far between. However, spills do occasionally occur, and it is likely that future spills will occur. In most cases, releases are small and quickly contained, although larger impacts are possible. Release of gases are more diffic ult to contain and may not be immediately apparent. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pur sue?
Join a task force with surrounding communities
to implement an Emergency Response Plan that… 8
Implement community shelters so evacuees can
gather during events. 4
Invest public funds now to be accessed only to
support a locally declared disaster event.  4
Implement an "Evacuteer" Program, where
community members would volunteer to… 6
None 2
Other 1
Spend public funds to invest in more protective
online security systems or back up devises.
2 Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools and businesses how to spot scammers and…
5 Implement staff training programs on how to spot
scammers and phishing attempts.
6 None 3
Other 0
Develop city ordinances that would require
businesses and commercial facilities to log all…
9 Develop city ordinances that would restrict the kinds of businesses and commercial facilities able to…
6 Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools and businesses how to respond in the even…
5 None 1
Other 0
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17. Civil unrest can occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases, these events can disrupt day-to-day activity and may lead to property dam age and or harm people. There have been several documented occurrences of civil unrest in Bell, although the reported damages and inj uries have been minimal. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

18. Pandemics are rare, but impacts can be major. The COVID-19 pandemic is the most well-known today, but older pandemics which affect ed the region included outbreaks of Smallpox in 1862 and Spanish Flu in 1918. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue?

19. Transportation accidents are common and usually minor, although major events do occasionally occur. Transportation accidents in Bell mainly involve automobiles, but the City does have rail traffic which could potentially be involved in a transportation accident. Which of t he following mitigation actions would you like to see the City of Bell pursue? Reinforce doors and windows on public facilities with
additional locks, shutters, or security bars to protect… 4 Join a task force with surrounding communities to
implement an Emergency Response Plan that…
3 Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools and businesses how to protect yourselves…
5 None 3
Other 0
Develop an outreach program to teach families,
schools and businesses how to protect against…
6 Create an Emergency Response Plan that outlines
roles, responsibilities, and evacuation routes.
6 Invest in a rolling stockpile of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
4 None 2
Implement a road safety study to understand which
areas of the city have the most risk and identify…
7 Join a task force with surrounding communities to
implement an Emergency Response Plan that…
3 Put up signage and other small road hazard
identifiers to help drivers navigate in more hazardo…
10 None 1
Other 1
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20. Utility and infrastructure failure includes events like bridge collapses, buckling roads, power outages, communications outages, and mor e. There is a relatively limited number of documented instances of these failures occurring inside the City of Bell. However, regional even ts like power outages and communication outages have affected the City. Which of the following mitigation actions would you like to se e the City of Bell pursue?

21. Do you have any other suggestions that you would like to see the city implement? 6 Responses
Latest Responses
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22. What is your age?

23. What is the highest level of formal education you have attained? Join a task force with surrounding communities that
would support identification of solutions and fundi…
4 Work with local utility providers to establish
expectations for impacts and prioritize…
6 Invest public funds now to be accessed only to
support a local infrastructure failure.
7 None 2
Under 20 1
20-29 3
30-39 0
40-49 4
50-59 3
60-69 1
70+ 0
Prefer not to answer 0
Grades 1-8 (elementary) 0
Grades 9-11 (some high school) 0
High school diploma / GED 0
Some college or technical school 1
Associate's degree (AA) 2
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) 5
Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.) 2
Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, DDS) 0
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D,Sc., etc.) 1
Prefer not to answer 1
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24. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?

25. What is your average commute time (one-way) to work?

26. Do you have any disabilities that you would want first responders to be aware of in the event of an emergency?

27. What is your average annual household income (before taxes)? Yes 12
No 0
Unsure 0
Less than 10 minutes 2
10-25 minutes 7
25-45 minutes 0
45-60 minutes 2
Over an hour 0
No 10
Yes - hearing 0
Yes - mental 0
Yes - mobility 0
Yes - Vision 0
Prefer not to answer 2
Under $30,000 1
$30,000 to $60,000 2
$60,000 to $100,000 2
$100,000 to $200,000 3
More than $200,000 0
Prefer not to answer 4
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28. What is your gender?
9 Responses
Latest Responses
"Female"
"Femaile"
. . .

29. How would you describe your race?
8 Responses
Latest Responses
"Greek-American"
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1. ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones describe mejor su situación de residencia en la ciudad de Bell?

2. Aunque el clima de Bell suele ser agradable, es posible que se den temperaturas extremas. Las olas de calor pueden ser especialmente pe ligrosas para las personas mayores, los niños pequeños y las personas que trabajan al aire libre. Las temperaturas extremadamente frías t ambién son posibles, pero mucho menos probables que el calor extremo. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que a doptara la ciudad de Bell?

3. Los terremotos son difíciles de predecir y suponen un riesgo importante para las personas y los bienes de Bell. ¿Cuál de las siguientes me didas de le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?
Responses
1 Average Time
03:15
Duration
25 Residente actual 1
Residente anterior 0
No residente 0
Aumentar el número de árboles autóctonos
plantados alrededor de los edificios para dar sombr…
1 Implementar centros de calentamiento o de
enfriamiento para que los miembros de la…
0 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas qué hacer durant…
0 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo asegurar s…
1 Desarrollar un plan de evacuación ante terremotos
para los miembros de la comunidad.
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Days
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4. Los incendios son el peligro más frecuente en California. Aunque la ciudad de Bell está relativamente protegida de los incendios forestale s por su entorno urbano, el humo también puede causar importantes impactos en la salud. Además, los incendios urbanos de viviendas y comercios pueden producirse en cualquier lugar. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bel l?

5. Las tormentas de viento, como los vientos de Santa Ana, afectan regularmente a la región. En los últimos 20 años, se han registrado más de 500 casos de vientos superiores a 57 mph en el condado de Los Ángeles. Las ráfagas de viento tensan las estructuras y los escombros pueden dañar tanto a las personas como a los bienes en caso de impacto. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación de riesgos le gu staría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

6. Las tormentas eléctricas intensas pueden traer granizo, relámpagos, vientos fuertes y lluvias torrenciales a la ciudad de Bell. Desde 2005, l a ciudad ha sufrido una tormenta intensa cada 16 meses, a veces con granizo del tamaño de bolas de chicle. Estos sucesos pueden causar lesiones y daños materiales a bienes como automóviles y viviendas. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adopta ra la ciudad de Bell?
Apoyar la construcción o readaptación de
materiales no combustibles para viviendas,… 0
Instalación de sistemas externos de hidratación
específicos para cada estructura (aspersores);… 1
Sustituir vegetación inflamable por especies
menos inflamables. 1
Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para
enseñar a las familias, escuelas, y empresas cóm… 1
Ninguna 0
Other 0
Apoyar el establecimiento de normas para todos los
servicios públicos con relación a la poda de árboles…
1 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo proteger d…
0 Apoyo que incluye medidas como refuerzos
estructurales, persianas, y vidrio laminado en los…
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Apoyar el establecimiento de normas para todos los
servicios públicos con relación a la poda de árboles…
1 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo proteger d…
0 Apoyo que incluye medidas como refuerzos
estructurales, persianas, y vidrio laminado en los…
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
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7. Las tormentas eléctricas intensas pueden traer granizo, relámpagos, vientos fuertes y lluvias torrenciales a la ciudad de Bell. Desde 2005, l a ciudad ha sufrido una tormenta intensa cada 16 meses, a veces con granizo del tamaño de bolas de chicle. Estos sucesos pueden causar lesiones y daños materiales a bienes como automóviles y viviendas. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adopta ra la ciudad de Bell?

8. La sequía y la escasez de agua son peligros que afectan ocasionalmente a la zona. Aunque los efectos suelen ser menos perjudiciales en z onas urbanas como Bell, es posible que se produzca una escasez de agua a largo plazo. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

9. Los deslizamientos de tierra y barro son poco probables en la ciudad de Bell debido al tipo de terreno. Sin embargo, hay algunas zonas in clinadas alrededor de la 1-710 y el río Los Ángeles donde es posible que se produzcan pequeños deslizamientos de tierra y barro. ¿Cuál d e las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell? Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo manteners…
0 Implementar refugios comunitarios para que los
miembros de la comunidad puedan reunirse durant…
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Apoyar la construcción o readaptación de zonas
ajardinadas resistentes a la sequía (a través de… 1
Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para
enseñar a las familias, escuelas y empresas cóm… 0
Apoyar la construcción de sistemas de captación
de agua de lluvia y uso de agua reciclada. 1
Imponer multas a los miembros de la comunidad
que consuman una cantidad de agua mayor qu… 1
Ninguna 0
Other 0
Cartografiar y evaluar la vulnerabilidad probable a los desprendimientos de tierra.
1 Implementar medidas de estabilización del suelo
(como plantar vegetación estabilizadora del suelo e…
1 Construir cuencas de captación de flujos de
escombros para evitar la transferencia de sediment…
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
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10. Los hundimientos del terreno, los karst y los socavones son poco probables, pero no imposibles dentro de la ciudad de Bell. Los socavo nes son especialmente difíciles de predecir porque pueden producirse por la rotura de tuberías de agua, la extracción de minerales y act ividades similares. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

11. Según los registros disponibles, las inundaciones de origen natural (ríos y costa) son prácticamente inexistentes. Sin embargo, las inunda ciones repentinas locales resultantes de fuertes lluvias pueden provocar agua estancada en carreteras y zonas bajas, lo que puede crear condiciones peligrosas a corto plazo. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

12. La rotura de presas y diques es poco probable, pero puede resultar en eventos potencialmente graves. Aunque no hay presas en la ciud ad de Bell, el modelado de las presas al norte de la comunidad muestra que las aguas de las inundaciones podrían llegar a partes de Bel l. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación frente a roturas de presas y diques enumeradas a continuación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?
Utilizar un radar de penetración en el suelo para
detectar y cartografiar posibles zonas de peligro.
1 Promover la concienciación de la comunidad sobre
los riesgos de los hundimientos y sus efectos.
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Utilizar SIG (sistemas de información geográfica)
para cartografiar las zonas peligrosas, estructura… 1
Mejorar los sistemas de aguas pluviales para que
puedan transportar más agua. 1
Modificar los sistemas de aguas pluviales para
que las precipitaciones sean captadas o… 1
Animar a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar
seguros contra inundaciones. 1
Ninguna 0
Other 0
Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades
vecinas para alentar a las jurisdicciones con presas …
1 Abogar por un análisis exhaustivo de cuencas
hidrográficas para todos los proyectos de presas o…
1 Animar a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar
seguros contra inundaciones.
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
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13. El aumento del nivel del mar es un peligro a largo plazo, y sus efectos en la ciudad de Bell serán probablemente indirectos. Por ejemplo, las personas que viven en comunidades costeras pueden verse desplazadas y tener que trasladarse al interior. Además, las principales in stalaciones costeras, como el puerto de Los Ángeles, pueden verse afectadas, lo que podría tener amplias consecuencias para Bell y otra s comunidades de la región. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

14. Aunque no hay registros históricos de tornados que hayan afectado a la ciudad de Bell, se han documentado tornados dentro del conda do de Los Ángeles. Desde 1950, los tornados en el condado de Los Ángeles han causado 46 heridos y 61 millones de dólares en daños materiales. ¿Cuál de las siguientes estrategias de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

15. Los tsunamis son peligros poco frecuentes, pero potencialmente catastróficos. Aunque la ciudad de Bell está lo suficientemente alejada del mar como para no verse afectada por la crecida, la ciudad sufriría múltiples repercusiones secundarias o en cadena. Si se emite una a lerta de tsunami, muchas personas se desplazarán hacia el interior a través de comunidades como Bell. Tras el impacto de un tsunami, es posible que las instalaciones costeras que prestan apoyo a Bell queden inoperativas, y que se pida a la colectividad que preste ayuda a l as comunidades vecinas que lo necesiten. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell? Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades
vecinas para aplicar un plan de mitigación que… 0
Modelar varios escenarios hipotéticos para
estimar posibles vulnerabilidades con el fin de… 1
Invertir en la construcción de refugios
comunitarios para que los evacuados los utilice… 0
Trabajar con proveedores locales de servicios
públicos para establecer expectativas sobre los… 1
Ninguna 0
Other 0
Apoyar el establecimiento de normas para todos los
servicios públicos con relación a la poda de árboles…
1 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo proteger d…
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades
vecinas para aplicar un plan de respuesta ante… 1
Implementar refugios comunitarios para que los
evacuados puedan reunirse durante los eventos. 0
Invertir ahora en fondos públicos a los que sólo
se pueda acceder para apoyar un evento… 1
Implementar un Programa “Evacuador”, en el que
miembros voluntarios de la comunidad puedan… 0
Ninguna 0
Other 0
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16. Aunque la mayoría de los ciberataques se dirigen contra individuos, algunos agresores maliciosos tienen como objetivo sistemas import antes que pueden alterar instalaciones comunitarias y servicios esenciales. Por motivos de privacidad, es difícil determinar la frecuencia de los ciberataques en la ciudad de Bell. Sin embargo, los informes de la Oficina del Fiscal General de California indican que varias comu nidades cercanas están en el punto de mira de estos ataques. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

17. Los materiales peligrosos almacenados en la ciudad de Bell son a veces necesarios para uso industrial y comercial. Se habla de “vertido i ncontrolado” cuando se derraman materiales peligrosos, ya sea a causa de un accidente o como parte de las consecuencias de una catá strofe. Diversas industrias utilizan materiales peligrosos a diario y los incidentes son muy poco frecuentes. Sin embargo, de vez en cuand o se producen vertidos y es probable que se produzcan en el futuro. En la mayoría de los casos, los vertidos son pequeños y se contiene n rápidamente, aunque es posible que se produzcan incidentes de mayor magnitud. La liberación de gases es más difícil de contener y p uede no ser evidente de manera inmediata. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

18. Pueden producirse disturbios civiles por diversas razones. En algunos casos, estos sucesos pueden interrumpir la actividad cotidiana y pr ovocar daños materiales o personales. Se han documentado varios casos de disturbios civiles en Bell, aunque los daños y lesiones registr ados han sido mínimos. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

19. Las pandemias son raras, pero sus efectos pueden ser graves. La pandemia de COVID-19 es la más conocida en la actualidad, pero entre las pandemias más antiguas que afectaron a la región figuran los brotes de viruela de 1862 y de gripe española de 1918. ¿Cuál de las sig uientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell? Invertir fondos públicos en sistemas de seguridad en
línea o dispositivos de respaldo que brinden mayor…
1 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo detectar…
1 Implementar programas de capacitación para el
personal sobre cómo detectar estafadores e intento…
0 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Desarrollar ordenanzas municipales que exijan a las
empresas e instalaciones comerciales registrar todo…
0 Desarrollar ordenanzas municipales que restrinjan los tipos de empresas e instalaciones comerciales que…
0 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas a responder en…
0 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Reforzar las puertas y ventanas en las instalaciones
públicas con cerraduras adicionales, persianas, o…
0 Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades
vecinas para aplicar un plan de respuesta ante…
1 Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo protegerse…
0 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Desarrollar un programa de divulgación para enseñar
a las familias, escuelas y empresas cómo protegerse…
0 Crear un plan de respuesta ante emergencias que
describa labores, responsabilidades y rutas de…
0 Invertir en un inventario rotativo de equipos de
protección personal (EPP).
0 Ninguna 0
Other 0
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20. Los accidentes de transporte son frecuentes y suelen ser leves, aunque de vez en cuando se producen accidentes importantes. Los accid entes de transporte en Bell involucran principalmente a automóviles, pero la ciudad cuenta con tráfico ferroviario que potencialmente p odría verse involucrado en un accidente de transporte. ¿Cuál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

21. Los fallos en los servicios públicos y la infraestructura incluyen eventos como derrumbes de puentes, carreteras deformadas, cortes de el ectricidad, cortes de comunicaciones, etc. Existe un número relativamente limitado de casos documentados de estos fallos dentro de la ciudad de Bell. Sin embargo, acontecimientos regionales como cortes de electricidad y de comunicaciones han afectado a la ciudad. ¿Cu ál de las siguientes medidas de mitigación le gustaría que adoptara la ciudad de Bell?

22. ¿Tiene alguna otra sugerencia que le gustaría que la ciudad pusiera en práctica? 0 Responses
0 responses submitted

23. ¿Qué edad tiene?
Realizar un estudio de seguridad vial para
comprender qué zonas de la ciudad presentan may…
0 Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con comunidades
vecinas para aplicar un plan de respuesta ante…
0 Colocar señalización y otros pequeños
identificadores de peligro vial para ayudar a los…
0 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Unirse a un grupo de trabajo con las comunidades
vecinas para apoyar la identificación de soluciones …
0 Trabajar con proveedores locales de servicios
públicos para establecer expectativas sobre los…
1 Invertir ahora en fondos públicos a los que solo se
pueda acceder para apoyar fallos de infraestructura…
1 Ninguna 0
Other 0
Menos de 20 años 0
Entre 20 y 29 años 1
Entre 30 y 39 años 0
Entre 40 y 49 años 0
Entre 50 y 59 años 0
Entre 60 y 69 años 0
Más de 70 años 0
Prefiero no responder 0
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24. ¿Cuál es el nivel más alto de educación formal que ha alcanzado?

25. ¿Tiene acceso a un vehículo personal?

26. ¿Cuál es su tiempo promedio de trayecto (solo ida) al trabajo?

27. ¿Tiene alguna discapacidad que le gustaría que el personal de primeros auxilios tuviera en cuenta en caso de emergencia? Del 1. er al 8.º grado (primaria) 0
Del 9.º al 11.º grado (algunos años de secundaria) 0
Diploma de secundaria/de educación general
(General Educational Development, GED) 0
Algunos estudios universitarios o técnicos 0
Título de asociado (AA) 0
Licenciatura (BA o BS) 0
Maestría (MA, MS, MBA, etc.) 1
Título profesional (JD, MD, DVM, DDS) 0
Doctorado (Ph. D., Ed. D., D. Sc., etc.) 0
Prefiero no responder 0
Sí 1
No 0
No estoy seguro 0
Menos de 10 minutos 1
Entre 10 y 25 minutos 0
Entre 25 y 45 minutos 0
Entre 45 y 60 minutos 0
Más de una hora 0
No 1
Sí: auditiva 0
Sí: mental 0
Sí: de movilidad 0
Sí: de visión 0
Prefiero no responder 0
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28. ¿Cuál es su ingreso familiar promedio anual (antes de impuestos)?

29. ¿Cuál es su género?
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30. ¿Cómo describiría su raza?
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Menos de $30,000 0
Entre $30,000 y $60,000 0
Entre $60,000 y $100,000 0
Entre $100,000 y $200,000 0
Más de $200,000 0
Prefiero no responder 1
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Third Public Survey Website Information
City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3
The City of Bell is in the process of creating our community's first Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). To help create a plan that best supports Bell residents, the city is seeking your feedback on the plan draft. If you would like to help improve hazard mitigation in Bell, please take a few minutes to review the draft plan and answer the questions below.

You can access the City of Bell's Hazard Mitigation Plan draft by clicking this link:
https://www.cityofbell.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/city-of-bell-draft-plan-03122026.pdf Your feedback and participation is greatly appreciated! Yes
No
Unsure

1. Are you a resident of Bell?
No
Yes - private business
Yes - non-profit organization
Yes - government entity

2. Do you represent a private business, non-profit organization, or government entity? Not at all prepared
Underprepared
Somewhat prepared
Well prepared
Extremely well prepared
After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan draft, how well prepared to you think you community is for disasters, overall?

3. 4/7/26, 2:48 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 1/6 Very well - all existing hazards included and explained Well - most existing hazards included and explained
Poor - only a few existing hazards included and explained Very poor - no existing hazards included and explained
How well do you think the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan assesses the existing hazards that could impact Bell?

4. Extremely well - expected future conditions and hazards are fully explained Well - expected future conditions and hazards are mostly explained Poor - expected future conditions and hazards are only slightly explained Very poor - expected future conditions and hazards are not explained How well do you think the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan describes expected future conditions and hazards?

5. Excellent improvement - the mitigation actions should dramatically improve community resilience Good improvement - the mitigation actions should noticeably improve community resilience Neutral - unclear or unsure if the mitigation actions will help improve community resilience or not Small improvement - the mitigation actions will only slightly help improve community resilience No improvement - the mitigation actions will not help improve community resilience After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan, how well do you think the mitigation actions put forth in the plan will help strengthen community resilience?

6. Support all proposed projects and actions
Support most proposed projects and actions
Only support a few proposed projects and actions
Do not support any proposed projects and actions
After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan, how strongly do you support the proposed project and actions that are intended to help mitigate the risk of future hazards?

7. 4/7/26, 2:48 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 2/6 After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan, do you have any general comments that you'd like to share with the planning team?

8. Enter your answer
Hazard mitigation plans are good for five years--do you have any suggestions or advice for the planning team to consider for the next hazard mitigation plan update?

9. Enter your answer
4/7/26, 2:48 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3
https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 3/6 Demographics
The following questions ask for demographic information. These questions are optional, and you may choose to answer all, some, or none of them. The purpose for asking these questions is to help Bell better understand which community members are being reached by this survey, and which are not. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used to support the develop‐ ment of the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Under 20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Prefer not to answer

10. What is your age?
Grades 1-8
Grades 9-11
High school diploma / GED
Some college or technical school
Associate's degree (AA)
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
Master's degree (MS or MA)
Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, DDS)
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Prefer not to answer

11. What is the highest level of formal education you have attained? 4/7/26, 2:48 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3
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No
Unsure
Prefer not to answer

12. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?
Less than 10 minutes
10-25 minutes
25-45 minutes
45-60 minutes
More than one hour
Prefer not to answer

13. What is your average commute time (one-way) to work? No
Yes - hearing disability
Yes - mobility disability
Yes - vision disability
Yes - mental disability
Prefer not to answer
Do you have any disabilities that you would want first responders to be aware of in the event of an emergency?

14. 4/7/26, 2:48 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 5/6 This content is neither created nor endorsed by Microsoft. The data you submit will be sent to the form owner.

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Under $30,000
$30,000 to $60,000
$60,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
Prefer not to answer

15. What is your average annual household income (before taxes)? 4/7/26, 2:48 PM City of Bell | LHMP Public Survey #3
https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 6/6 Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta pública n.º 3 sobre el LHMP
La ciudad de Bell está elaborando el primer Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos (LHMP, por sus siglas en inglés) de nuestra comunidad. Para ayudar a crear un plan que respalde mejor a los residentes de Bell, la ciudad solicita su opinión sobre el borrador del plan. Si desea ayudar a mejorar la mitigación de riesgos en Bell, dedique unos minutos a revisar el borrador del plan y responder a las preguntas que figuran a continuación.

Puede acceder al borrador del Plan de Mitigación de Peligrode la Ciudad de Bell haciendo clic en este enlace: https://www.cityofbell.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/city-of-bell-draft-plan-03122026.pdf ¡Agradecemos enormemente sus comentarios y su participación! Sí
No
No estoy seguro

1. ¿Es usted residente de Bell?
No
Sí - empresa privada
Sí - organización sin fines de lucro
Sí - entidad gubernamental
¿Representa usted a una empresa privada, una organización sin fines de lucro o una entidad gubernamental?

2. Nada preparada
Poco preparada
Algo preparada
Bien preparada
Extremadamente bien preparada
Después de revisar el borrador del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad de Bell, ¿qué tan bien preparada cree que está su comunidad para los desastres en general?

3. 4/7/26, 2:48 PM Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta pública n.º 3 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 1/6 Muy bien - se incluyen y explican todos los riesgos existentes Bien - se incluyen y explican la mayoría de los riesgos existentes Mal - solo se incluyen y explican algunos de los riesgos existentes Muy mal - no se incluyen ni explican los riesgos existentes ¿Qué tan bien cree que el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad de Bell evalúa los riesgos existentes que podrían afectar a Bell?

4. Extremadamente bien - se explican completamente las condiciones y los riesgos futuros previstos Bien - se explican en su mayor parte las condiciones y los riesgos futuros previstos Mal - solo se explican ligeramente las condiciones y los riesgos futuros previstos Muy mal - no se explican las condiciones y los riesgos futuros previstos ¿Qué tan bien cree que el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad de Bell describe las condiciones y los riesgos previstos para el futuro?

5. Excelente mejora - las medidas de mitigación deberían mejorar drásticamente la resiliencia de la comunidad Buena mejora - las medidas de mitigación deberían mejorar notablemente la resiliencia de la comunidad Neutral - no está claro o no se sabe con certeza si las medidas de mitigación ayudarán a mejorar la resiliencia de la comunidad
Pequeña mejora - las medidas de mitigación solo ayudarán ligeramente a mejorar la resiliencia de la comunidad Ninguna mejora - las medidas de mitigación no ayudarán a mejorar la resiliencia de la comunidad Después de revisar el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad de Bell, ¿qué tan bien cree que las medidas de mitigación propuestas en el plan ayudarán a fortalecer la resiliencia de la comunidad?

6. Apoyo todos los proyectos y medidas propuestos
Apoyo la mayoría de los proyectos y medidas propuestos
Solo apoyo algunos de los proyectos y medidas propuestos No apoyo ninguno de los proyectos y medidas propuestos
Tras revisar el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad de Bell, ¿en qué medida apoya el proyecto y las medidas propuestas para ayudar a mitigar el riesgo de futuros peligros?

7. 4/7/26, 2:48 PM Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta pública n.º 3 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 2/6 Tras revisar el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad de Bell, ¿tiene algún comentario general
que le gustaría compartir con el equipo de planificación?

8. Enter your answer
Los planes de mitigación de riesgos tienen una vigencia de cinco años. ¿Tiene alguna sugerencia o consejo que el equipo de planificación deba tener en cuenta para la próxima actualización del plan de mitigación de riesgos?

9. Enter your answer
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Las siguientes preguntas solicitan información demográfica. Estas preguntas son opcionales y puede optar por responderlas todas, algunas o ninguna. El propósito de estas preguntas es ayudar a Bell a comprender mejor a qué miembros de la comunidad llega esta encuesta y a cuáles no. Toda la información se mantendrá confidencial y solo se utilizará para apoyar el desarrollo del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la ciudad.

Menos de 20
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Prefiero no contestar

10. ¿Cuál es su edad?
Grados 1-8
Grados 9-11
Diploma de preparatoria/GED
Algunos estudios universitarios o de escuela técnica
Título de asociado/técnico (AA)
Licenciatura/título de grado (BA o BS)
Maestría (MS o MA)
Título profesional (JD, MD, DVM, DDS)
Doctorado (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Prefiero no contestar

11. ¿Cuál es el nivel más alto de educación formal que ha alcanzado? 4/7/26, 2:48 PM Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta pública n.º 3 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 4/6 Sí
No
No estoy seguro
Prefiero no contestar

12.  ¿Tiene acceso a un vehículo personal?
Menos de 10 minutos
10-25 minutos
25-45 minutos
45-60 minutos
Más de una hora
Prefiero no contestar

13. ¿Cuál es su tiempo promedio de viaje (ida) al trabajo? No
Sí - discapacidad auditiva
Sí - discapacidad motriz
Sí - discapacidad visual
Sí - discapacidad mental
Prefiero no contestar
¿Tiene alguna discapacidad que le gustaría que los rescatistas conocieran en el caso de una emergencia?

14. 4/7/26, 2:48 PM Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta pública n.º 3 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 5/6 This content is neither created nor endorsed by Microsoft. The data you submit will be sent to the form owner.

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Menos de $30,000
Entre $30,000 y $60,000
Entre $60,000 y $100,000
Entre $100,000 y $200,000
Más de $200,000
Prefiero no contestar

15. ¿Cuál es su ingreso familiar medio anual (antes de impuestos)? 4/7/26, 2:48 PM Ciudad de Bell | Encuesta pública n.º 3 sobre el LHMP https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 6/6 ةنيدم ليب | استطلاع الرأي العام مقر 3 ةطخل دحلاّ نم رطاخملا ةيلحملا
ا ىلع عضو أول ةطخ ةيلحم دحللّ نم رطاخملا ةيلحملاانعمتجمل. وللمساعدة يف عضو ةطخ معدت سكان (LHMP (فكعت ةنيدم ليب يلاحً ةنيدم ليب ىلع لضفأ هجو، بلطت ةنيدملا عضو كتاظحالم ىلع مسودة ةطخلا. إذا تنك بغرت يف المساعدة ىلع نيسحت جهود دحلاّ نم .رطاخملا يف ةنيدم ليب، يفُىجر صيصخت عضب قئاقد نم كتقو ةعجارمل مسودة ةطخلا ةباجإلاو ىلع ةلئسألا أدناه مكنكمي الاطلاع ىلع مسودة ةطخ فيفخت رطاخملا ةنيدمل ليب رقنلاب ىلع هذا طبارلا: https://www.cityofbell.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/city-of-bell-draft-plan-03122026.pdf نإّ كتاظحالم كتكراشمو يه عضوم ريدقت ريبك انيدل
معن
لا
ريغ أتم كّد
له تنأ نم سكان ةنيدم بيل؟ 1.
لا
معن - ةكرش ةصاخ
معن - ةمظنم ريغ ةيحبر
معن - ةهج ةيموكح
له ثمتّل ةكرش ةصاخ، أو ةمظنم ريغ ةيحبر، أو ةهج حكومية؟ 2. ريغ دعتسم ىلع الإطلاق
ريغ دعتسم
دعتسم ىلإ دحّ ام
دعتسم ديجًا
دعتسم لكشب ممتاز ةياغلل
دعب ةعجارم مسودة ةطخ دحلاّ نم رطاخملا ةنيدمل ليب، كيأرب، ام مدى استعداد كعمتجم للكوارث لكشب عام؟

3. ةنيدم بيل | استطلاع الرأي العام رقم 3 ةطخل دحلاّ من المخاطر ةيلحملا PM 2:49 4/7/26, https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=oF1VzqfOBUqq7Z9-kOWz-9saZJRVB7NEuguhwKT… 1/6 نيمضت وشرح عيمج رطاخملا ةمئاقلا
مّ
ديج دجًا - ت
نيمضت وشرح مظعم رطاخملا ةمئاقلا
مّ
ديج - ت
مّ طقف نيمضت وشرح عدد ليلق نم رطاخملا ةمئاقلا
ليئض - ت
ليئض دجًا - مل متي نيمضت أو شرح يأّ رطاخم ةمئاق
كيأرب، ام مدى قدرة ةطخ دحلاّ نم رطاخملا ةنيدمل ليب ىلع مييقت رطاخملا ةيلاحلا يتلا دق رثؤت ىلع هذه المدينة؟

4. مّ شرح الظروف رطاخملاو ةيلبقتسملا قوتملاّةع لكشب لماك ديج دجًا - ت
مّ شرح الظروف رطاخملاو ةيلبقتسملا قوتملاّةع لكشب ريبك
ديج - ت
مّ طقف شرح الظروف رطاخملاو ةيلبقتسملا قوتملاّةع لكشب فيفط ليئض - ت
ليئض ةياغلل - مل متي شرح الظروف رطاخملاو ةيلبقتسملا قوتملاّةع ليئض دجً 5. ا - مل متي نيمضت أو شرح يأّ رطاخم ةمئاق
سحتُّن ممتاز - نم شأن إجراءات دحلاّ أن تُسحّن لكشب ريبك نم قدرة عمتجملا ىلع الصمود سحتُّن ملحوظ - بجي أن تُسحّن إجراءات دحلاّ لكشب ملحوظ نم قدرة عمتجملا ىلع الصمود دياحم - ريغ حضاو أو ريغ أتم كّد م مّا إذا تناك إجراءات دحلاّ دعاستس يف نيسحت قدرة عمتجملا ىلع الصمود أم لا سحتُّن فيفط - دعاستس إجراءات دحلاّ نم رطاخملا طقف لكشب طيسب يف نيسحت قدرة عمتجملا ىلع الصمود لا دجوي سحتُّن - نل دعاست إجراءات دحلاّ يف نيسحت قدرة عمتجملا ىلع الصمود دعب ةعجارم ةطخ ةنيدم ليب دحللّ نم رطاخملا، ام مدى اعتقادك نأبّ إجراءات دحلاّ الواردة يف ةطخلا دعاستس يف زيزعت قدرة عمتجملا ىلع الصمود؟

6. معدأ عيمج عيراشملا والإجراءات لا مُةحرتق
معدأ مظعم عيراشملا والإجراءات لا مُةحرتق
معدأ طقف ددعًا ليلقًا نم عيراشملا والإجراءات لا مُةحرتق لا معدأ يأّ نم عيراشملا أو الإجراءات لا مُةحرتق
دعب ةعجارم ةطخ ةنيدم ليب دحللّ نم رطاخملا، ام مدى كمعد للمشروع لا مُقترح والإجراءات يتلا تهدف ىلإ المساعدة يف دحلاّ نم رطاخملا المستقبلية؟

7. دعب ةعجارم ةطخ دحلاّ نم رطاخملا ةنيدمل ليب، له كيدل أ 8. يّ تعليقات ةماع تود اهتكراشم عم قيرف التخطيط؟ Enter your answer
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9. Enter your answer
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تهدف ةلئسألا ةيلاتلا ىلإ الحصول ىلع معلومات ةيفارغوميد. هذه ةلئسألا اختيار ةي. يلاتلاب، كنكمي اختيار ةباجإلا اهيلع اهعيمج أو ىلع اهضعب أو عدم ةباجإلا ىلع يأّ اهنم. نإّ الهدف نم طرح هذه ةلئسألا وه مساعدة ةنيدم ليب ىلع مهف لضفأ لأفراد عمتجملا نيذلا متي الوصول مهيلإ نم خلال هذا الاستطلاع، نيذلاو لا متي الوصول مهيلإ. متيس الحفاظ ىلع ةيرس عيمج المعلومات تسوُستخدم طقف معدل ريوطت .ةطخ دحلاّ نم رطاخملا ةصاخلا ةنيدملاب
ا
مً
لقأ نم 20 اع
ا
مً
نم 20 ىلإ 29 اع
ا
مً
نم 30 ىلإ 39 اع
ا
مً
نم 40 ىلإ 49 اع
ا
مً
نم 50 ىلإ 59 اع
ا
مً
نم 60 ىلإ 69 اع
ا
مً
رثكأ نم 70 اع
أُضفّل عدم ةباجإلا
مك عمرك؟ 10.
الصفوف 1 ىلإ 8
الصفوف 9 ىلإ 11
شهادة ةيوناثلا ةماعلا/شهادة ريوطتلا يميلعتلا العام
ميلعت يف ةيلك أو ةسردم ةينف دون الحصول ىلع شهادة
ةجرد ةلامزلا) ةجرد ةلامزلا يف الآداب(
ةجرد البكالوريوس) بكالوريوس آداب أو علوم(
ةجرد ريتسجاملا) ريتسجام آداب أو علوم(
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نم 30000 ىلإ 60000 دولار يكريمأ
نم 60000 ىلإ 100000 دولار يكريمأ
نم 100000 ىلإ 200000 دولار يكريمأ
رثكأ نم 200000 دولار يكريمأ
أُضفّل عدم ةباجإلا
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1. Are you a resident of Bell?

2. Do you represent a private business, non-profit organization, or government entity?

3. After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan draft, how well prepared to you think you community is for disasters, overall? Responses
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14 Yes 0
No 1
Unsure 0
No 1
Yes - private business 0
Yes - non-profit organization 0
Yes - government entity 0
Not at all prepared 1
Underprepared 0
Somewhat prepared 0
Well prepared 0
Extremely well prepared 0
Days
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4. How well do you think the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan assesses the existing hazards that could impact Bell?

5. How well do you think the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan describes expected future conditions and hazards?

6. After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan, how well do you think the mitigation actions put forth in the plan will help strengt hen community resilience?

7. After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan, how strongly do you support the proposed project and actions that are intended t o help mitigate the risk of future hazards?
Very well - all existing hazards included and
explained
0 Well - most existing hazards included and explained 0 Poor - only a few existing hazards included and
explained
0 Very poor - no existing hazards included and
explained
1 Extremely well - expected future conditions and
hazards are fully explained
0 Well - expected future conditions and hazards are
mostly explained
0 Poor - expected future conditions and hazards are
only slightly explained
1 Very poor - expected future conditions and hazards
are not explained
0 Excellent improvement - the mitigation actions
should dramatically improve community resilience
0 Good improvement - the mitigation actions should
noticeably improve community resilience
0 Neutral - unclear or unsure if the mitigation actions will help improve community resilience or not
0 Small improvement - the mitigation actions will only
slightly help improve community resilience
1 No improvement - the mitigation actions will not
help improve community resilience
0 Support all proposed projects and actions 0
Support most proposed projects and actions 1
Only support a few proposed projects and actions 0
Do not support any proposed projects and actions 0
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8. After reviewing the City of Bell Hazard Mitigation Plan, do you have any general comments that you'd like to share with the planning tea m?
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Latest Responses
"post what the mitigation plan is"

9. Hazard mitigation plans are good for five years--do you have any suggestions or advice for the planning team to consider for the next ha zard mitigation plan update?
1 Responses
Latest Responses
"explain what the mitigation plan is"

10. What is your age?

11. What is the highest level of formal education you have attained? Under 20 0
20-29 0
30-39 0
40-49 0
50-59 0
60-69 0
70+ 0
Prefer not to answer 1
Grades 1-8 0
Grades 9-11 0
High school diploma / GED 1
Some college or technical school 0
Associate's degree (AA) 0
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) 0
Master's degree (MS or MA) 0
Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, DDS) 0
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) 0
Prefer not to answer 0
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12. Do you have access to a personal vehicle?

13. What is your average commute time (one-way) to work?

14. Do you have any disabilities that you would want first responders to be aware of in the event of an emergency?

15. What is your average annual household income (before taxes)? Yes 0
No 0
Unsure 0
Prefer not to answer 1
Less than 10 minutes 0
10-25 minutes 0
25-45 minutes 0
45-60 minutes 0
More than one hour 0
Prefer not to answer 1
No 0
Yes - hearing disability 1
Yes - mobility disability 1
Yes - vision disability 1
Yes - mental disability 1
Prefer not to answer 1
Under $30,000 0
$30,000 to $60,000 0
$60,000 to $100,000 0
$100,000 to $200,000 0
More than $200,000 0
Prefer not to answer 1
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APPENDIX D – ADOPTION RESOLUTION
[Adoption will occur following plan approval]

CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA
2026 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN