LOCAL EMERGENCY
TORNADO RESPONSE
GROVERBEACH.ORG
Jim Munro, Commander
Local Emergency Tornado Response
GROVERBEACH.ORG
Storm Summary
• February 7, 2024: Grover Beach experienced a “strong weather event” • February 8, 2024: National Weather Service Team visited Grover Beach • Confirmed low-level EF-1 Tornado with winds of 95 mph • Police: 50 weather-related calls for service between 4:00 p.m.-midnight • Fire: 31 weather-related calls for service, 19 in the first hour • Public Works: Immediate call-back of off-duty staff, road closures, 15 trees removed, 2 signal lights damaged, additional damage assessments Local Emergency Tornado Response
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Storm Summary (cont.)
• No reported injuries
• Significant damage city facilities including Fire Station 2, Police Department, and City Hall
• Community damage included fallen trees, power lines, and minimal structural damage from strong winds and flying debris/roof tiles
• City Staff coordinated response using a “virtual” Emergency Operations Center model
Local Emergency Tornado Response
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Local Emergency Tornado Response
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Local Emergency Tornado Response
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Local Emergency Tornado Response
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Local Emergency Tornado Response
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