Emergency Disaster
Preparedness
Committee
2 Year Workplan
February 03, 2025
Attachment 1
3 Mission Statement
▪ "To advise the City Council on strategies for preparedness, resilience and swift recovery from emergencies to protect critical lifelines and the safety and recovery of residents, visitors, and the whole community."
Source: Adopted 11/2024 EDPC meeting
4 NEW Sub Committees & Chairs
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BENNECKE
EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #1 for The City of Laguna Beach • Assure interagency/interdepartmental collaboration of shared intelligence, training, and application between all assisting and cooperative departments within the city to best manage any declared emergencies likely to impact our residents, economy, workforce, business community, and infrastructure. • Conduct a comprehensive gap-analysis to understand what is required and how best to incorporate the objectives of FEMA’s Community Lifeline #1, into Laguna Beach’s existing Emergency Operations Plans.
• Assess and compile a list of incident needs and opportunities suitable to place in the appendix supporting Community Lifeline #1, Safety & Security.
Sub Committee Chair Shelly Bennecke
7 MYERS
EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #2 for The City of Laguna Beach • Food Systems: Ensure safe sourcing, storage, and distribution of food for residents, businesses, and visitors. Key concerns include supply reliability, alternative storage options, and robust distribution pathways. • Hydration Systems: Assess water supply vulnerabilities, including pipeline security, alternative sources, and health/safety communication. Focus on storage systems, distribution pathways, and emergency response contacts. • Shelter Systems: Identify safe shelter locations and ensure adequate supplies, staff, and security. Address setup speed, Red Cross involvement, and storage for essentials like food, water, and medications.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair Jerry Myers
8 EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #3 for The City of Laguna Beach • Medical Care & Facilities: Hospitals in Orange County, including Providence Laguna Beach, have disaster plans and provide critical care (trauma, cardiac, stroke). Urgent Cares may act as stabilization facilities during emergencies. Key considerations: Are hospital and urgent care capacities sufficient for disaster scenarios?
• Public Health & Patient Movement: The Orange County Health Care Agency oversees public health efforts, while the Laguna Beach Fire Department and private ambulance services manage patient transport. Coordination and oversight during emergencies are critical.
• Medical Supply Chain & Fatality Management: Local pharmacies and mortuaries should have disaster plans to support emergency operations. Key concerns:
Supply chain resilience, agency oversight, and handling fatalities if mortuaries are unavailable.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair William Dodge
DODGE
9 HORNE
EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #4 for The City of Laguna Beach • Potable Water Supply: Laguna Beach County Water District and South Coast Water District supply potable water with established emergency disaster plans, focusing on water sources, safety, reservoir storage, and distribution reliability during disruptions.
• Wastewater Management: The city and South Coast Water District manage wastewater with plans addressing collection, storage, treatment, and discharge. Key concerns include pipeline vulnerabilities, temporary storage, and alternative treatment options.
• Emergency Preparedness: Both water and wastewater systems require assessments of infrastructure reliability, alternative solutions, and protocols for handling disruptions, ensuring safe and efficient operations during emergencies.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair David Horne
10 HORNE
EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #5 for The City of Laguna Beach • Energy Sources and Providers: Laguna Beach's energy comes from electricity (Southern California Edison or San Diego Gas and Electric), natural gas (SoCalGas or SDG&E), and liquid fuels (gasoline/diesel). Some residents and businesses utilize alternative energy sources.
• Emergency Preparedness: Electricity and natural gas suppliers have established disaster plans and contacts for updates. Key considerations include the vulnerability of transmission and distribution systems and communication protocols for downed or ruptured lines.
• Liquid Fuel Gaps: Local gasoline stations’ emergency plans and private storage tank capacities are unclear. Identifying plans and alternatives for fuel supply is critical to disaster preparedness.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair David Horne
11 SARNSEN
EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #6 for The City of Laguna Beach • Infrastructure and Responder Communications: Investigate wireless, cable, satellite, and data center systems for emergency support, while enhancing LMR (Land Mobile Radio) networks for efficient responder communication. • Alerts, Warnings, and 911 Dispatch: Expand local alert systems and integrate IPAWS capabilities for better emergency warnings. Improve public safety answering points (PSAP) and dispatch systems for police and fire departments.
• Finance and Emergency Support: Collaborate with local banks to ensure emergency banking services and electronic payment processing during disasters.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair Jenn Sarnsen
12 EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #7 for The City of Laguna Beach • Identify Disasters and Vulnerabilities.
• Identify Strategic Partners, Coordination and Communications. • Identify Resources, Asset Inventories, Capacities and Capabilities. • Identify Evacuation Plans, Routes, Facilities, Shelters, Special Needs Population and Animals.
• Identify Response Action, Deployment of Assets, Management of Traffic flow.
• Identify Pre and Post Disaster Prevention, Training, Drills, Education, Technology and Recovery.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair Edward Mousally
MOUSALLY
13 SARNSEN
EDPC FEMA Community Lifeline #8 for The City of Laguna Beach • HAZMAT Facilities and Incidents: Address potential risks from oil, chemical, and nuclear facilities, including the need for oil slick containment in ocean and for vehicles and other mitigation strategies. • Non-Fixed HAZMAT Incidents: Develop plans for managing hazardous materials, pollutants, and contaminants from mobile or non-fixed sources to mitigate environmental and public health risks. • Radiological and Nuclear Preparedness: Coordinate with fire departments, Coast Guard, and Coastal Commission to address radiological or nuclear incident response, ensuring robust insights and strategies for effective management.
*see supplemental documentation in appendix
Sub Committee Chair Jenn Sarnsen
14 APPENDIX
15 BENENCKE
16 MYERS
17 DODGE
18 HORNE
19 HORNE
20 SARNSEN
21 MOUSALLY
22 SARNSEN
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