Maywood City Council
February 25, 2026

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recast as opportunities for specific actions to be proposed as part of the hazard mitigation strategy. The results of this Capability Assessment provide critical information for developing an effective and meaningful mitigation strategy.

Emergency Management
Hazard mitigation is widely recognized as one of the four primary phases of emergency management. The three other phases include preparedness, response, and recovery. Each phase is interconnected, as Figure 32 illustrates. Opportunities to reduce potential losses through mitigation practices are often implemented before a disaster event strikes, such as installing backup power sources, enhancing preparedness programs, and enhancing security measures.

Mitigation opportunities will also be presented during immediate preparedness or response activities, such as activating emergency response teams prior to severe storms, and certainly during the long-term recovery and redevelopment process following a hazard event.

Planning for each phase is a critical part of a comprehensive emergency management program and a key to the successful implementation of hazard mitigation actions. As a result, the Capability Assessment assesses the City’s desire to plan and their level of technical planning proficiency.

Figure 32: The Four Phases of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation Plan: A hazard mitigation plan (HMP) represents a community’s blueprint for how it intends to reduce the impact of natural and human-caused hazards on people and the built environment. The essential elements of a hazard mitigation plan include a Risk Assessment, Capability Assessment, and Mitigation Strategy.

This Plan serves as the City of Maywood’s first Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City has not previously participated as a jurisdiction in the Los Angeles County Hazard Mitigation Plan and has no prior hazard mitigation plans. At the State level, the City of Maywood is covered under the State of California’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. As a local government, the City of Maywood is eligible for all hazard mitigation funding and education programs administered by the State.

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Upon the adoption of this Plan, the City will gain additional eligibility to apply for and obtain certain FEMA-administered federal funding for mitigation activities identified in this Plan.

Emergency Management: The City of Maywood does not presently have a dedicated department for emergency management operations. Emergency management is handled by the City Manager, the Assistant to the City Manager, and Administrative Analyst. It is recommended that the City create a dedicated division for Emergency Management.

Emergency Organizations and Functions Plan (EOFP): The EOFP outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Director and Assistant Director of Emergency Services in Maywood in the event of a disaster. The EOFP is part of the City of Maywood’s Municipal Code and was established in April 1991.

The Maywood Disaster Council, chaired by the Mayor, is responsible for creating and recommending emergency and mutual aid plans. The emergency organization comprises all City officers, employees, and volunteers involved in emergency response. The Director of Emergency Services, who is the Chief Administrative Officer, has the authority to proclaim local emergencies, request state emergency proclamations, and direct the City’s emergency efforts. The Assistant Director, appointed by the Director, assists in developing emergency plans and managing emergency programs. The EOFP has not been updated since 1991 and the Disaster Council has not convened recently. It is recommended that the City revisit the EOFP and outline the roles and responsibilities for the Disaster Council members.

City of Maywood General Plan – Safety Element: The City of Maywood’s General Plan Safety Element was completed in compliance with requirements set forth by the California State Government Code Section 65302 and provides for the protection of the City from any unreasonable risks associated with seismic activities, tsunami, seiche, dam failure, slope instability, subsidence, liquefaction, flooding, wildland and urban fires, and climate change.

Additionally, it addresses evacuation routes, establishes safety goals, and objectives to protect the community from these hazards. The goals and objectives identified in the safety element were reviewed for inclusion in the Hazard Mitigation Plan to coordinate mitigation and resilience planning efforts across City agencies. It is recommended to continue identifying strategic actions for inclusion in the Safety Element as well as future updates of this Plan.

Non-Emergency Communication: The City of Maywood utilizes an alert center and Go Gov application called ‘Connect Maywood’ to inform residents of City information. Notifications are sent to residents who subscribe to receive updates. City events and announcements are also publicized via the City’s social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook. These pages are also used to conduct outreach and provide alerts for flooding and severe weather advisories.

Emergency Communication: While the Connect Maywood application does not currently provide emergency notifications, it can be expanded to provide emergency alerts in the future.

Additionally, City residents can receive earthquake warnings through the MyShake App managed by CalOES. The app is designed to give Californian’s few moments of warning to take cover before shaking occurs. The City relies upon county and area emergency updates to provide updates to its residents.

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Planning and Regulatory Capability
Planning and regulatory capability is based on the implementation of plans, policies, and programs that demonstrate the City’s commitment to guiding and managing growth, while maintaining the general welfare of the community. It includes emergency response and mitigation planning, master planning, capital planning, climate adaptation and resilience planning, and enforcement of design and construction standards. Although conflicts can arise, these planning initiatives present significant opportunities to integrate hazard mitigation principles into the City decision-making process.

This assessment is designed to provide a general overview of key planning tools and programs affecting the City of Maywood along with their potential effect on hazard mitigation. This information will help identify opportunities to address existing gaps, weaknesses, or conflicts with other initiatives, in addition to integrating the implementation of this plan with existing planning mechanisms where appropriate.

The implementation of hazard mitigation activities often involves departments and individuals beyond the emergency management profession. Stakeholders may include department chairs/directors, building managers, and administrators. In many instances, concurrent planning efforts will help to achieve or complement hazard mitigation goals, even though they are not designed as such. Therefore, the Capability Assessment also included general planning capabilities and the degree to which hazard mitigation is integrated into other on-going planning efforts.

Maywood General Plan: The Maywood General Plan is a comprehensive plan that establishes the overall vision for what the City wants to be and serves as a guide for future development.

While the general plan has broad goals, mitigation goals are integrated within every element of the plan. Goals and policies related to hazard mitigation identified in each of the plan elements are listed below:
 Environmental Justice Element: The Environmental Justice Element of the plan includes policy objectives to encourage the use of green roofs in residences and expand the City’s tree planting program to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

Integrated climate actions that reduce greenhouse emissions and build resilience to climate impacts are encouraged.
 Housing Element: Housing element policies such as establishing a code enforcement program to bring substandard housing units into compliance with applicable codes will reduce resident vulnerability to risks from earthquakes and heat.  Land Use Element: Policies to enhance parks and green cover within the City will provide for improved heat mitigation.
 Safety Element: All goals, objectives, and actions identified in the safety element relate to hazard mitigation. The goals and actions cover mitigation categories including education and awareness, prevention through planning activities, and natural resource protection. Primary actions include completing the Urban Forestry Plan, identifying climate adaptation strategies, retrofitting existing buildings that do not meet earthquake and fire standards, establishing resource sharing and response partners, and creating a neighborhood resilience hub or cooling center.

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 Circulation Element: The circulation element briefly addresses the role of the City of Maywood’s roadways and bridges in emergency management and identifies the need to involve fire and police departments as stakeholders in future transportation improvement projects. Future planning efforts may include evacuation and emergency response planning and capacity reviews for the City.

Water and Floodplain Management Plans: The City of Maywood does not have its own water or floodplain management plans but refers to the Los Angeles County Comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan and the Los Angeles County Water Plan. The plans provide guidelines on managing flood risks through land use planning and water resource management for droughts. Since the region has low to moderate flood risk, developing an independent water and floodplain management plan was not considered as a current priority. However, it is recommended to continue monitoring flooding impacts in the City including impacts from stormwater flooding and develop and adopt a stormwater management plan if the need arises.

City of Maywood Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CAARP) – Phase 1 (Pending Adoption): The phase 1 plan focuses on assessing the City’s current conditions and impacts of climate change, community vulnerabilities on greenhouse gas emissions, laying the groundwork for identifying adaptation strategies in Phase 2. Phase 1 recommendations include completing the Hazard Mitigation Plan and understanding the vulnerability of the City’s critical infrastructure in relation to hazards. The draft CAARP was reviewed to identify adaptation actions that can be expanded or co-listed for inclusion in the HMP.

City of Maywood Energy Resilience Action Plan: The plan identifies opportunities to enhance the City’s energy efficiency and resilience. A primary component of the plan is a resilience hub opportunity assessment that evaluated the suitability of four Maywood City locations for a resilience hub through a data-driven assessment and public survey. The Teen Center, YMCA, and Cesar Chavez Library were chosen as potential candidates for serving as the City’s resilience hubs. The City elected to develop the under-construction Teen Center as its resilience hub, and the implementation of it is included as a mitigation action in this Plan.

Regional Climate Vulnerability, Adaptation, and Hazard Mitigation Plans: Several regional climate assessments and adaptation strategy guidelines are available to guide hazard mitigation planning in the City. Plans reviewed for the current plan are listed below:
 The State of California’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (2023)  Los Angeles County All Hazards Mitigation Plan (2020)  Los Angeles County Climate Vulnerability Assessment (2020)  California Adaptation Planning Guide (2023)
These plans were reviewed for ideas for mitigation actions as well as identifying any ongoing projects or initiatives identified in any of them that may bear relevance to the City of Maywood.

No such initiatives were identified.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): The City of Maywood is not included in the extent of any of the USACE, FEMA or other regional flood mapping efforts shared via the California’s Department of Water Resources. However, the City does participate in the NFIP, and

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contains one structure within its limits with an active policy. There are no previous reports of losses associated with flooding. 157, 158
Local and Regional Transportation Plans: Transportation planning efforts focus on improving transportation infrastructure and road safety, encompassing highways and various mobility modes such as bike paths and public transit. Several transportation planning documents were reviewed at the City and regional level. While the plans do not directly relate to hazard mitigation, future planning for evacuation routes and emergency response may be influenced by these plans. The plans studied are listed below:
 City of Maywood Active Transportation Plan (2023)
 City of Maywood Local Road Safety Plan (2022)
 LA Metro Long Range Transportation Plan (2020)
Building Design and Construction: The City of Maywood uses the 2022 California Building Standards Code. 159 The code is enforced by the City’s Building Division. The code provides guidelines for building standards related to energy efficiency, fire safety, earthquake hazard reduction in existing buildings, and water efficient landscaping regulations for periods of drought.

While there is no vacant land within the City, redevelopment is governed by the planning, zoning, and subdivision ordinances included in the City of Maywood’s Municipal Code.

Fiscal Capability
The ability of a City to take action is closely associated with the number of fiscal resources available to implement policies and projects. This may take the form of outside grant funding awards or City-based revenue and financing. The cost of mitigation policy and project implementation vary widely. In some cases, policies are tied primarily to staff time or administrative costs associated with creation and monitoring of a given program. In other cases, direct expenses are linked to an actual project, such as installing back-up power generators or resilience hubs, which can require a substantial commitment from City, state, and federal funding sources. The City has capital improvement funds, special purpose taxes, gas, electricity, water, & sewer fees, and funding from programs such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs) that can be used to fund community resilience actions. This Hazard Mitigation Plan provides a foundation to plan for future needs as well.

Political Capability
One of the most difficult capabilities to evaluate involves the political will of a City to enact meaningful policies and projects designed to reduce the impact of future hazard events. The political climate must be considered in designing mitigation strategies as it could be the most difficult hurdle to overcome in accomplishing their adoption and implementation. The State of California has historically supported hazard mitigation and climate resilience efforts leading the 157FEMA.gov. (2025). Community Status Book Report. Retrieved from Community status book report for state CA 158 FEMA Flood Insurance Data and Analytics. (2025). NFIP Policy Information by State 2025 March. [Dataset] Retrieved from Flood Insurance Data | The National Flood Insurance Program for Agents – Policy Information by State, August 2025
159 Maywood, CA Municode. (2025). Municipal Code. Retrieved from Chapter 1 - BUILDING CODE | Municipal Code | Maywood, CA | Municode Library

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development of planning tools and guidelines such as statewide climate risk assessments, adaptation strategies, and establishing funding opportunities for mitigation actions. City officials, residents, and stakeholder groups including the HMSC, school principals, and partners from community-based organizations have emphasized the need and desire for a safe, secure City, and their completion of the hazard mitigation plan is one such commitment to this effort.

Conclusion on City Capability
The Capability Assessment examines a City’s capabilities to detect any existing gaps or weaknesses within ongoing activities that could hinder proposed mitigation activities and possibly exacerbate community hazard vulnerability. Several areas where capability for mitigation could be expanded were identified for the City of Maywood through an examination of existing plans and programs and conversations with City staff and stakeholder groups. The conclusions of the Risk Assessment and Capability Assessment serve as the foundation for the development of a meaningful mitigation strategy. During the process of identifying specific mitigation actions to pursue, the City considered not only the level of hazard risk, but also the existing capability to minimize or eliminate that risk. The list below outlines key opportunities for the City of Maywood to expand its mitigation capabilities.

Administrative and Technical Capability:
 Re-convene the Disaster Council and define roles and responsibilities for all members; Education and Outreach
 Establish formalized emergency communications and alerts system to provide timely notifications to City residents.

Planning
 Update the EOFP and identify actions for all City agencies in preparing for and recovering from disasters;
 Integrate goals and objective across local and regional resilience and climate action plans;
 Establish an Electrification Plan that includes a back-up power plan and resilience hub for City;
 Update the building emergency plan for all critical facilities and areas of mass congregation within the City including schools, City Hall, hospital, shopping centers, and religious facilities;
 Integrate local school safety plans with City-wide emergency management planning efforts;
 Establish a building code enforcement program to ensure all buildings are up-to-code with respect to fire and earthquake safety. Conduct a thorough review and update codes to improve safety standards;
 Develop local stormwater management guidelines to assess and prioritize local concerns.

Financial
 Prioritize and integrate identified mitigation actions into City’s annual capital budget program.

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Section 6: Mitigation Strategy

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Introduction
The purpose of the Mitigation Strategy is to provide the City of Maywood with the goals that will serve as guiding principles for future mitigation policy along with an analysis of mitigation actions deemed obtainable to meet those goals and reduce the impact of identified hazards. It is designed to be comprehensive, strategic, and functional in nature:
 In being comprehensive, the development of the Mitigation Strategy includes a thorough review of all hazards and identifies extensive mitigation measures intended to not only reduce the future impacts of hazards, but also to help the City achieve compatible economic, environmental, social, and equity goals.  In being strategic, the development of the Mitigation Strategy ensures that the policies and projects proposed for implementation are consistent with pre-identified, long-term planning goals.
 In being functional, each proposed mitigation action is linked to established priorities and assigned to specific departments or individuals responsible for their implementation with target completion deadlines. When available, funding sources are identified that can be used to assist in project implementation.

The first step in designing the Mitigation Strategy includes the identification of mitigation goals.

Mitigation goals represent broad statements that are consistent with the hazards identified within the plan and achieved through the implementation of more specific mitigation actions. These goals set the blueprint for the Mitigation Strategy and allow the stakeholders to vision what they wanted to achieve over the next five-year period.

The second step involves the identification, consideration, and analysis of available mitigation measures (i.e., activities, policies, etc.) that lead to identifying mitigation actions that will help achieve the identified mitigation goals. This is a long-term, continuous process sustained through the development and maintenance of this plan. Alternative mitigation measures will continue to be considered as future mitigation opportunities are identified, as data and technology improve, as mitigation funding becomes available, and as this plan is maintained over time. 44 CFR Requirement
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(i): The mitigation strategy shall include a description of mitigation goals to reduce or avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards. 44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(ii): The mitigation strategy shall include a section that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduce the effect of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure.
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(iii): The mitigation strategy shall include an action plan describing how the actions identified in paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this section will be prioritized, implemented, and administered by the local jurisdiction.

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The third and last step in designing the Mitigation Strategy is the development of the Mitigation Action Plan. The Mitigation Action Plan represents a comprehensive and functional plan for each action and is the most essential outcome of the mitigation planning process. The Mitigation Action Plan includes a prioritized listing of proposed hazard mitigation actions (policies and projects) for the County to complete. Each action has accompanying information, such as those departments or individuals assigned responsibility for implementation, potential funding sources, and an estimated target date for completion. The Mitigation Action Plan provides those departments or individuals responsible for implementing mitigation actions with a clear roadmap that also serves as an important tool for monitoring success or progress over time. The cohesive collection of actions listed in the Mitigation Action Plan can also serve as an easily understood menu of mitigation policies and projects for those local decision makers who want to quickly review the recommendations and proposed actions of the Plan and potentially integrate with other planning documents.

In preparing the 2025 Mitigation Action Plan, members of the HMSC considered the overall hazard risk and capability to mitigate the effects of hazards as recorded through the risk and capability assessment process. The adopted mitigation goals were also considered when developing each action item.

Developing the Plan’s Mitigation Goals
The primary goal of all local governments is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. In keeping with this standard and promoting a proactive and equitable approach to disaster management and risk reduction, the City of Maywood reviewed, revised and ultimately defined three (3) goal statements for the Plan. The goals were developed to be reflective of current priorities within the City. The goals were initially introduced and reviewed at the HMSC meeting on December 4, 2024. The revised goals were reviewed at the HMSC meeting on April 25, 2025.

The goals and objectives for the Plan are noted below.
44 CFR Requirement
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(i): The mitigation strategy shall include a description of mitigation goals to reduce or avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards.

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Risk Reduction Community Awareness Collaborative
Partnerships
Adopt and enforce measures
to reduce risk from hazards
and protect life and property
from their impacts.

Improve community
awareness of hazards and
safety measures to safely
respond to and recover from
them.

Foster partnerships and
resource-sharing between
local agencies, businesses,
neighboring communities,
and residents.

Identification & Analysis of Mitigation Actions
After evaluating the hazards facing the City of Maywood and identifying the number of people and the extent of property at risk, the HMSC began to analyze mitigation actions that might be taken to reduce that risk. During the kick-off meeting the committee began to discuss and analyze the mitigation techniques. In general, all activities considered can be classified under one of the following six (6) broad categories of mitigation techniques.

Prevention
Preventative activities are intended to keep hazards from getting worse and are typically administered through regulatory programs or enforcement actions. Adopting and administering ordinances, regulations, and programs that manage the development of land and buildings to minimize risks of loss due to natural hazards.

Prevention activities can include:
 Building codes
 Land use plans
 Subdivision regulations
 Capital improvement programs
44 CFR Requirement
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(ii): The mitigation strategy shall include a section that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduce the effect of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure.

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Property Protection
Property protection measures involve the modification of existing buildings and structures to help them better withstand the forces of a hazard. This includes retrofitting existing structures to increase their resistance to damage and exposure of occupants to harm, relocating vulnerable structures and occupants from hazard locations, and conversion of developed land to permanent open space through acquisition and demolition of existing structures.

Property protection activities can include:
 Retrofitting at risk properties
 Constructing safe rooms
 Tie downs
 Critical facilities protection
 Insurance
Public Education and Outreach
Public education and outreach activities are used to advise the public about the risks of hazards, hazardous areas, and mitigation techniques available to reduce threats to life and property.

Public education and outreach activities can include:
 Severe weather awareness events
 Public service announcements on radio or television
 Internet access to hazard information
 Social media campaigns
Natural Resources Protection
Natural resource protection includes preserving and restoring the beneficial functions of the natural environment to promote sustainable community development that balances the constraints of nature with the social and economic demands of the community. Such areas include floodplains, wetlands, etc. Parks, recreation, or conservation agencies and organizations often assist with these protective measures.

Natural resource protection activities can include:
 Open space expansion
 Tree protection ordinances
 Acquisition of environmentally beneficial lands
 Riparian buffers

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Emergency Services
Although not typically considered a mitigation technique, emergency service measures do minimize the impact of a hazard event on people and property. Emergency services provide an avenue for responding to and recovering from a hazard event.

Emergency services activities can include:
 Disaster warning and forecasting systems
 Weather alert radios
 Resilience hubs
 Emergency power generation
Structural Projects
Structural projects include engineering structural modifications to natural systems and public infrastructure to reduce the potentially damaging impacts of a hazard on a community. They are usually designed by engineers and managed or maintained by Public Works departments at local, state, and federal agency levels.

Structural project activities can include:
 Detention basins
 Storm sewers
Evaluation of Potential Mitigation Actions
FEMA guidance for meeting the planning requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 specifies that plan participants should consider a variety of potential mitigation actions.

Considering mitigation is a long-term, ongoing process. Actions are continuously considered based on community needs. Further, there may be a variety of solutions to an existing problem.

By evaluating potential actions against a range of factors, the best solution can be selected.

The HMSC considered the City’s overall hazard risk and capability to mitigate the effects of hazards. To assist in evaluating potential actions, the planning team applied the FEMArecommended “STAPLEE” evaluation criteria to each proposed mitigation action. This includes Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic, and Environmental considerations, collectively known as “STAPLEE” evaluation criteria and listed in Table 27. Any proposed actions that were deemed to not adequately meet the “STAPLEE” evaluation criteria were eliminated from further consideration in the development of the Mitigation Action Plan. In addition to STAPLEE the HMSC considered life safety which factored into final prioritization of actions.

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Table 27: Additional Considerations (STAPLEE evaluation) Hazard Justification for Inclusion
Socially Acceptable
Is the proposed action socially acceptable? Is the
action compatible with present and future values?
Are there equity issues involved that would mean
that one segment of the community is adversely
affected?
Technically Feasible
Will the proposed action serve as a long-term
solution? Will it create any negative secondary
impacts? Are there any foreseeable problems or
technical constraints that could limit its
effectiveness?
Administratively Possible
Does the community have the capability to
implement the proposed action? Is there someone
available to coordinate and sustain the effort?
Politically Acceptable
Is there political support to implement the proposed
action? Is there enough public support to ensure the
success of the action?
Legal
Is the community authorized to implement the
proposed action? Is there a clear legal basis or
precedent for the action? Are there any potential
legal consequences of the action?
Economically Sound
What are the costs and benefits of the proposed
action? Does the cost seem reasonable for the size
of the problem and the estimated benefits? Are
there funding sources available to help offset the
costs of the action? Is the action compatible with
other goals?
Environmentally Sound
How will the action impact the environment (natural
resources, ecosystems, endangered species, etc.)?
Will the action require any environmental regulatory
approvals? Is the action consistent with other
environmental goals?
Selection of Mitigation Actions
The Mitigation Action Plan (MAP) is a functional action plan and is considered the most essential outcome of the mitigation planning process. The MAP includes a prioritized listing of proposed hazard mitigation actions (policies and projects) for the City to implement. Each action includes accompanying information such as the entity responsible for completing the action, timeline, and potential funding source.

The MAP provides those responsible for implementing mitigation actions with a clear path to reduce vulnerability over time. Further, the MAP provides a mechanism to monitor progress over

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time. Each action also considers benefits and costs of an action, to ensure it is cost effective, which is included in the prioritization of actions.

Prioritization of Mitigation Actions
All actions considered frequency and impact in its prioritization. In addition, local knowledge or need was considered in prioritizing the mitigation actions. The HMSC used similar criteria for evaluating each set of activities based on grouping by hazard. The ranking criteria, which has a points system ranging from 1 (Likely) to 5 (Unlikely), are as follows:
 Are there sufficient staff and resources for implementation of the mitigation activity?  Is the action item consistent with community plans and goals?  Will financial and social benefits be achieved?
 Does it address a hazard where there have been repetitive impacts or occurrences?  Is the action item cost effective?
 Will the action item, to the extent possible, contribute to a long-term solution to the problem it is intended to address?
 Is there funding currently available to complete the action?  Does the action provide opportunities to improve equitable outcomes for the community?
Once the Action Items were rated, they were categorized as high, moderate, or low priority items based on the scores. The different levels of project prioritization are as shown:
 Low Priority Projects: Projects associated with low or infrequent hazard probability and least likely to prevent loss of life.
 Medium Priority Projects: Projects associated with a less probable hazard with potential to save lives or damage to property.
 High Priority Projects: Projects identified in response to one or more of the highest probability hazards combined with the ability to save lives.

Implementation of Mitigation Actions
The MAP includes several measures to ensure actions are implemented. The City of Maywood will serve as the coordinating agency. However, each action is tied to an agency or individual responsible for leading the mitigation action. By assigning responsibility, it increases accountability and the likelihood of action.

In addition to assigning a local lead department or agency, an implementation time period or a specific implementation date has also been assigned to assess whether actions are being implemented in a timely fashion. Further, the City will seek outside funding sources to implement mitigation projects in both pre-disaster and post-disaster environments. When known, potential funding sources have been identified for proposed actions listed in the Mitigation Action Plan.

The MAP provides a functional plan of action for each jurisdiction. It is designed to achieve the established mitigation goals and will be maintained regularly according to the plan maintenance procedures.

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Each proposed mitigation action has been identified as an effective measure (policy or project) to reduce hazard risk for the City of Maywood. Each action is listed in the MAP in conjunction with background information such as the plan goal addressed by the action, a brief description of the action, hazard(s) addressed, relative priority, and estimated cost. Other information provided in the MAP includes potential funding sources to implement the action should funding be required (not all proposed actions are contingent upon funding). Most importantly, implementation mechanisms are provided for each action, including the designation of a lead agency or department responsible for carrying the action out and a timeframe for its completion. These implementation mechanisms ensure that the 2025 City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan remains a functional document that can be monitored for progress over time. The proposed actions are not listed in priority order, though each has been assigned a priority level of “high,” “moderate,” or “low” as described below.

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2025 City of Maywood Mitigation Action Plan
The City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is intended to be comprehensive of all potential mitigation actions. The following key elements are captured within the Mitigation Action Plan to help the planning team track each action over the next five years.  Action Number
 Action Description
 Comments
 Hazard(s) Addressed
 Estimated Cost
 Estimated Benefit
 Priority
 Potential Funding Source
 Lead Implementer/Other Partners
 Implementation Schedule
Table 28 presents the Mitigation Action Plan.
44 CFR Requirement
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(3)(iii): The mitigation strategy shall include an action plan describing how the actions identified in paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this section will be prioritized, implemented, and administered by the local jurisdiction.

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Table 28: Mitigation Action Plan
Mitigation
Action # Action Description Goals Addressed
Hazard(s)
Addressed Type Estimated Cost Benefits Potential Funding Sources Lead Implementer
and other
Partners
Status Timeline Priority
1 Ensure the design of the proposed City Teen Center is functional to serve as the City resilience hub.

Evaluate the need and feasibility of providing
emergency services including air conditioned spaces,
refrigerated food storage spaces, first aid, emergency
power supply, recharge stations, clean drinking
water, and food. Explore additional city facilities for installation of emergency power supply and resiliency
facilities.

Collaborative
Partnerships All Emergency
Services
High
($50000-
$249999)
Very High
State Parks
grant fund
awarded
$750,000,
Federal
appropriation
pending
City of Maywood -
Administration
Design funding is
secured, and
construction will
begin in 2026.
2026 High
2 Expand community member participation in existing
emergency notification systems such as MyShake
Community
Awareness Earthquake Emergency
Services
Low ($0 to
$4999) Moderate Not applicable
City of Maywood -
Community
Services
Not started Continuous Medium
3 Scope and implement an emergency notifications
including hazard and extreme weather notifications,
planned power outages, and aid and response
options through the City GoGov app.

Community
Awareness All Emergency
Services
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
Moderate City General
Funds
City of Maywood -
Administration Not started 1-2 years Medium
4 Update the emergency operations and functions plan
in the City Code. Reconvene the Disaster Council and
establish evacuation plans for emergency events.

Risk
Reduction All Emergency
Services
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
High HMA, HMGP
City of Maywood -
Building and
Planning
Not started 1-2 years High
5 Strengthen the City's capabilities to support
emergency response. Explore formalizing
partnerships with neighboring jurisdictions, the
county, and state to increase capabilities. Maintain
city database of partners and community-based
organizations to support public education and
amplify safety-related messaging.

Collaborative
Partnerships,
Community
Awareness
All Emergency
Services
Low ($0 to
$4999) High Not applicable City of Maywood -
Administration Not started 1-2 years Medium
6 Continue and expand urban forest management and
tree planting project. Prioritize native, droughttolerant species and increase tree canopy along highuse pedestrian corridors to enhance shade, comfort, and heat resilience.

Risk
Reduction
Extreme
Heat,
Drought,
Flood
Natural
Resource
Protection
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
Very High
State grant
programs,
CalFire
City of Maywood,
Amigos de los Rios
Ongoing, current
grant expires in
2026, the city will
seek future grants to
continue program
Continuous High
7 Promote drought-tolerant landscaping, smart
irrigation systems, water-efficient plumbing fixtures,
and appliances.

Community
Awareness Drought
Natural
Resource
Protection,
Prevention
Low ($0 to
$4999) Moderate Not applicable
Water
Replenishment
District, City of
Maywood –
Building and
Planning
Ongoing, City code
has a water
efficiency ordinance
that applies to all
fresh and
redevelopment
projects.

Continuous Low

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Mitigation
Action # Action Description Goals Addressed
Hazard(s)
Addressed Type Estimated Cost Benefits Potential Funding Sources Lead Implementer
and other
Partners
Status Timeline Priority
8 Removal of end-of-life assets from Maywood City Hall
for increased physical and IT security, and to maintain capacity for essential city services
Risk
Reduction All Prevention
Very High
($50000-
$249999)
High
California State
Nonprofit
Security Grant
Program
Modern IT, City of
Maywood -
Administration
Ongoing, initial grant
application denied,
City will re-apply in
2025 grant cycle
1 year High
9 Review, update, and enforce earthquake resistant
building code. Conduct building safety inspections to
check for earthquake and fire safety compliance.

Identify older structures and facilities at greater risk of damage from liquefaction. Explorer partnerships to
provide technical assistance to homeowners in
preparation for potential earthquakes.

Risk
Reduction Earthquake Prevention
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
Very High
Permanent
Housing
Allocation
Program
City of Maywood -
Building and
Planning, CA
Earthquake
Authority
Ongoing, City has
secured funding
from the PHA
program to help
bring homes up to
code. Building code
was updated to align
with County code
recently
1-5 years Medium
10 Coordinate with water utility companies to ensure
fire hydrants functionality is routinely inspected.

Establish city-scale tracking and monitoring system in
partnership with Maywood Mutual Water 1,
Maywood Mutual Water 2, and Tri-City Water.

Risk
Reduction,
Collaborative
Partnerships
Urban Fires,
Wildfires Prevention
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
High
Water Utilities
Operating
Budget
Maywood Water
Utilities, City of
Maywood - Public
Works
Not started 1-2 years High
11 Increase awareness about the importance of
inspecting and maintaining fire safety elements
including fire extinguishers and fire alarms on private property.

Community
Awareness,
Collaborative
Partnerships
Urban Fires,
Wildfires
Public
Education and
Awareness
Low ($0 to
$4999) High Red Cross, staff
time
City of Maywood -
Community
Services
City has an ongoing
partnership with Red
Cross to campaign
for fire safety at
home. Campaign
includes the
provision of smoke
detectors and fire
extinguishers to
residents.
1-2 years High
12 Collaborate with DTSC to establish knowledge sharing protocols about updates on soil cleanup activities,
level of contamination mitigated, and timelines
related to Exide cleanup efforts.

Collaborative
Partnerships
Hazardous
Materials
Incidents
Property
Protection
Low ($0 to
$4999) Moderate Not applicable
DTSC, City of
Maywood -
Administration
Not started 3-5 years High
13 Increase earthquake risk awareness and conduct
routine emergency drills in City schools
Community
Awareness Earthquake
Public
Education and
Awareness
Low ($0 to
$4999) High Not applicable Maywood City
Schools Ongoing Continuous Low
14 Increase public awareness of severe weather
mitigation activities to include shelter in place and air quality warnings and appropriate actions taken.

Community
Awareness All
Public
Education and
Awareness
Low ($0 to
$4999) High Not applicable
City of Maywood -
Community
Services
Not started Continuous Medium
15 Educate the public regarding proper handling,
storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
Community
Awareness
Hazardous
Materials
Incidents
Public
Education and
Awareness
Low ($0 to
$4999) High Not applicable
City of Maywood -
Community
Services, Universal
Waste Systems
Not started Continuous Medium

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Mitigation
Action # Action Description Goals Addressed
Hazard(s)
Addressed Type Estimated Cost Benefits Potential Funding Sources Lead Implementer
and other
Partners
Status Timeline Priority
16 Provide tools and information related to relevant
energy-efficiency and climate-resilient best practices
to all community members pursuing new
construction, renovation, and/or redevelopment
projects.

Community
Awareness All
Public
Education and
Awareness
Low ($0 to
$4999) Low Not applicable
City of MaywoodCommunity
Services
Not started Continuous Low
17 Line, retrofit, and replace aging sewer lines to
prevent system failures that can lead to
contamination, overflows, and health hazards
Risk
Reduction
Flood, Public
Health
Emergencies
Structural
Projects
Very High
($250000
+)
Moderate Grants (EPA,
USACE)
City of MaywoodPublic Works Ongoing 3-5 years Medium
18 Conduct regular maintenance and debris removal for
city stormwater drainage systems to prevent
nuisance flooding. Install drainage catch basins in
nuisance flooding hotspots. Where feasible, consider
implementing nature based solutions such as rain
gardens and bioswales for stormwater management.

Risk
Reduction Flood Structural
Projects
High
($50000-
$249999)
Moderate
City general
funds, California
Measure W
City of MaywoodPublic Works Not started 3-5 years Medium 19 Partner with LA County Public Health to identify and document hazardous materials sites in and around
the city that pose a risk of soil or water
contamination during an earthquake.

Risk
Reduction,
Community
Awareness
Earthquake,
Hazardous
Materials
Incidents
Public
Education and
Awareness
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
Low Not applicable
City of Maywood,
LA County Public
Health
Not started 1-2 years High
20 Encourage community members to install rain barrels
and cisterns to reduce stormwater runoff and
pollution. Provide information about maintenance,
proper usage for emergency events, and
environmental benefits.

Risk
Reduction
Hazardous
Materials
Incidents,
Flood,
Drought
Emergency
Services
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
Moderate
Be Water Wise ,
Metropolitan
Water District ,
City General
Funds
City of Maywood
– Administration Not started 3-5 years Low
21 Install shaded transit shelters and benches at priority bus stops along major arterial routes to protect
commuters from extreme heat while waiting.

Risk
Reduction
Extreme
Heat Prevention
High
($50000-
$249999)
Very High LA Metro, Prop
A funds
City of Maywood
– Public Works, LA
Metro
Ongoing, the City has
secured funding
from Metro for 3
priority locations,
and work is expected
to be completed by
2026.
3-5 years Medium
22 Assess the feasibility of adopting the LA County
Green Zones Ordinance to establish buffer zones
between industrial facilities and sensitive land uses.

Risk
Reduction
Hazardous
Materials
Incidents,
Extreme
Heat
Natural
Resource
Protection
Moderate
($5000-
$49999)
High City general
funds
City of Maywood
– Building and
Planning
Not started 3-5 years Low

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Section 7: Plan Maintenance

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Implementation and Integration
This Hazard Mitigation Plan is a prerequisite for receipt of Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Project Funds under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). FEMA has established mitigation planning requirements for local jurisdictions. Each plan must demonstrate that the proposed mitigation actions are the result of a thorough planning process that describes the inherent risk and the capabilities of the City of Maywood. The City agencies and partners participated in numerous ways including:
 Serving on the Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee.
 Attending the planning meetings or public hearing.
 Completing questionnaires sent out by the planning team.

It is anticipated over time through good planning efforts and coordination between the State, County Emergency Management Agencies, and City that all mitigation plans will become more enhanced and refined. It is the intention of the City of Maywood and the Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee (HMSC/ the committee) to support pre-disaster planning and project activities that can help reduce risk and mitigate future disaster costs for the City of Maywood.

Plan Integration
The City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee (HMSC) will continue to serve as the coordinating body responsible for ensuring that the goals, objectives, and mitigation actions outlined in the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) are aligned with, and not contradicted by, other City planning documents. This includes comprehensive plans, capital improvement programs, zoning ordinances, and emergency operations plans. The HMSC will work to ensure that no planning effort inadvertently increases hazard vulnerability or undermines resilience goals. Ongoing responsibilities of the HMSC include:
 Review and cross-reference new and updated City plans to ensure consistency with the HMP.
 Identify conflicts or gaps between hazard mitigation goals and other planning priorities.
44 CFR Requirement
44 CFR Part201.6(c)(4)(i): The plan shall include a plan maintenance process that includes a section describing the method and schedule of monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan within a five-year cycle.
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(4)(ii): The plan maintenance process shall include a process by which local governments incorporate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when appropriate. 44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(4)(iii): The plan maintenance process shall include a discussion on how the community will continue public participation in the plan maintenance process.

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 Recommend updates to the HMP or other plans as needed to maintain alignment.

Future planning efforts will actively seek to embed hazard mitigation principles across City functions. Mechanisms under consideration include:
 Case by Case Integration: Integration of City’s mitigation plan as a supporting document for other relevant plans and regulations.
 Supporting Document Status: Use the HMP as a foundational or reference document in the development of other plans, such as the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, or Housing Element, to ensure hazard considerations are embedded early in the planning process.
 Development Review Process: Integrate HMP goals into the review of new development proposals, particularly those involving land use changes, infrastructure upgrades, or environmental review.

Public Engagement and Education: Use public outreach efforts to raise awareness of the HMP and its relevance to other planning initiatives, encouraging community input and support for integrated resilience strategies.

Planning Mechanisms for Integration
Upon the adoption of this Plan, the City of Maywood has identified the following mechanisms to support the integration of HMP strategies within each division of the City and to embed it into routine decision-making and long-term planning efforts. Planning mechanisms refer to governance structures used to manage local land use development and community decisionmaking, such as budgets, comprehensive plans, capital improvement plans, economic development strategies, or other long-range plans. The mitigation actions outlined in this plan are designed to be implemented through the following mechanisms:
• City Council and City Manager’s Office: Incorporate funding for mitigation actions into the annual budget process and establish partnerships for enhancing emergency response capabilities.
• Building and Planning: The department will use building inspection and code enforcement mechanisms to enhance the safety of City structures. Additionally, the department will initiate the update of the Emergency Operations Plan, and cross-reference the HMP in other City Planning efforts as applicable.
• Public Works: Through the capital improvement plan, infrastructure maintenance schedules, and routine coordination with City utilities, the department will prioritize strategic initiatives to maintain City assets to minimize risk. • Partner Agencies and Utilities: Will support mitigation through interagency coordination, service delivery, and data sharing.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Enhancement
Periodic revisions and updates of the Hazard Mitigation Plan are required to ensure that the goals of the plan are kept current, considering potential changes in hazard vulnerability and mitigation priorities. In addition, revisions may be necessary to ensure that the Plan is in full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Periodic monitoring and evaluation of the Plan will also ensure that specific mitigation actions are being reviewed and carried out according to the Mitigation Action Plan. Continue to reference the Mitigation Action Table (Table 28) for guidance on implementation timelines, potential funding sources, lead agencies responsible for execution, and priority levels for each identified goal
The HMSC shall meet annually to monitor and evaluate the progress attained and to revise, where needed, the activities set forth in the plan. The City shall reconvene the committee annually. The annual meetings provide the committee with an opportunity to:
 Evaluate those actions that have been successful;
 Document hazard occurrences and impacts;
 Explore the possibility of documenting potential losses avoided due to the implementation of specific mitigation measures; and
 Identify any new or additional vulnerabilities that may be faced by the University and may need to be addressed through an amendment or in a future update of this plan.

In addition to annual meetings, subgroups of the HMSC may meet more frequently to monitor and evaluate actions tasked to their specific department, division, or facility.

Five Year Plan Review and Update
The plan will be thoroughly and formally reviewed by the HMSC every five years in alignment with federal regulations. This update is also used to determine whether there have been any significant changes in the City that may, in turn, necessitate changes in the types of mitigation actions proposed, goals, or priorities. New development in identified hazard areas, an increased exposure to hazards, an increase or decrease in capability to address hazards, and changes to federal or state legislation are examples of factors that may affect the necessary content of the plan.

Upon completion of the review and update/amendment process, the 2025 City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan will be submitted to the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at CalOES for a state-level compliance review. Final approval is obtained in from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the state. Once an “approved pending adoption” status has been issued by FEMA, the City Mayor, and City Attorney and City Clerk can then review and formally adopt the plan via a written resolution. The City review process consists of review by the HR & Risk Management Division, Building and Planning Department, Public Works Division and the Administration Department.

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Disaster Declaration
Following a disaster declaration, the 2025 City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan may be revised as necessary to reflect lessons learned, or to address specific issues and circumstances arising from the event. It will be the City of Maywood’s responsibility to reconvene the HMSC and ensure the appropriate stakeholders are invited to participate in the plan revision and update process following declared disaster events.

Plan Amendment Process
Unique circumstances, such as availability of critical data or an omission or a disaster event, may necessitate a plan amendment. Upon the initiation of the amendment process, the City will forward information on the proposed change(s) to all interested parties including, but not limited to, all directly affected City agencies and departments. Information will also be forwarded to CalOES, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and FEMA Region 9.

This information will be disseminated in order to seek input on the proposed amendment(s) for no less than a 45-day review and comment period (unless circumstances necessitate a shorter review).

At the end of the 45-day review and comment period, the proposed amendment(s) and all comments will be forwarded to the City of Maywood City Manager for final consideration.

In determining whether to recommend approval or denial of a plan amendment request, the following factors will be considered:
 There are errors, inaccuracies, or omissions made in the identification of issues or needs in the plan.
 New issues or needs have been identified which are not adequately addressed in the plan.
 There has been a change in information, data, or assumptions from those on which the plan is based.

If the City Manager opts to move forward with the amendment, the revised plan must be reviewed and approved by the state and FEMA. The Board of Regents will also need to approve the revised plan. Prior to approval, the University may make the plan and proposed amendments available to the public by request. The Board of Regents will review the recommendation from the HMSC (including the factors listed above) and any oral or written comments received by the public.

Following that review, the Board of Regents will take one of the following actions:
 Adopt the proposed amendments as presented;
 Adopt the proposed amendments with modifications;
 Refer the amendments request back to the Director and planning team for further revision; or
 Defer the amendment request back to the Mitigation Planning Team for further consideration and/or additional hearings.

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Continued Public and Stakeholder Involvement
44 CFR Requirement
44 CFR Part 201.6(c)(4)(iii): The plan maintenance process shall include a discussion on how the community will continue public participation in the plan maintenance process.

Public participation is an integral component to the mitigation planning process and will continue to be essential as this plan evolves over time. In order to keep the public engaged over the five years, the City will regularly post information about hazards, risk, and safety on City communication channels (e.g., social media and websites). These efforts are underway now and will continue over the next five years with specific content for hazard mitigation.

Risk and Emergency Management will also work to “piggyback” other public engagement efforts to relay hazard mitigation effort to the campus community.

Other efforts to continually involve the public will be made as opportunities are presented. These efforts include:
 Advertising public meetings on City websites, social media channels, and public bulletin boards.
 Maintaining constant contact with community based organizations, local clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other relevant partner agencies for events, updates, education, and outreach.
 Utilizing available City channels to update the public on any maintenance and/or periodic review activities taking place;
 Documentation and distribution of annual review meeting notes;  Designating willing and voluntary staff and community members as official members of the HMSC, as appropriate;
 Making the plan available to the public.

Appendix A:

Adoption Materials
This appendix includes:

A1: Adoption Resolution
A2: FEMA Letter of Approval

A1: Adoption Resolution
Placeholder for Adoption Resolution

A2: FEMA Letter of Approval
Placeholder for FEMA Letter of Approval Placeholder for Adoption Resolution

Appendix B:

Planning Tools
This appendix includes:

B1: Blank Public Survey
B2: Blank Staff Capability Assessment Form
B3: Blank Mitigation Actions Form

B1: Blank Public Survey

Community Member Survey
City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Maywood requests your response to this survey in support of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will assess the City’s risk to hazards (including severe weather events, natural hazards, and human-caused hazards) and identify strategies to mitigate them. All data collected in this survey will be used strictly to inform the planning process.

For more information on the City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan, visit https://engagestantec.mysocialpinpoint.com/maywood-hmp/maywood-hmppage-1/ or scan the QR Code.

1. Have you experienced or been impacted by any of the following hazards? Please check all that apply.
 Dam and Levee Failure (Includes
consequences of Dam and Levee Failure
from surrounding regions)
 Drought
 Earthquake
 Extreme Heat
 Flood
 Hazardous Materials & Waste
 High Wind (Includes Strong Winds,
Tornadoes & Santa Ana Winds)
 Public Health Emergencies (Includes
Communicable Diseases and Pandemics)
 Severe Storms (Includes
Thunderstorms, Lightning & Hail)
 Tsunami
 Wildfire
 Urban Fire (Includes structure and
industrial fires)

2. How concerned are you about the possibility of your community being impacted by a hazard? Check one box per hazard.

HAZARD Not at all
concerned
Somewhat
Concerned
Extremely
Concerned
Dam and Levee Failure   
Drought   
Earthquake   
Extreme Heat   
Flood   

HAZARD Not at all
concerned
Somewhat
Concerned
Extremely
Concerned
Hazardous Materials & Waste   
High Wind   
Public Health Emergencies   
Severe Storms   
Tsunami   
Urban Fire   
Wildfire   

3. Is there another hazard not listed above that you think is a wide-scale threat to Maywood? If yes, please explain.
___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. The City is planning for hazardous events and disasters. Please share how important you think each activity area is by checking 1 box per row.

ACTIVITY Not
Important
Somewhat
Important
Very
Important
The City takes measures to regulate land and
property development to protect you from
hazards.

Examples include planning, zoning, building codes,
and open space preservation.
  
The City modifies existing buildings to
protect them from hazards.

Examples include retrofitting buildings and
structural improvements.
  
The City preserves or restores natural
resources that help minimize hazards.

Examples include stormwater management,
protecting tree canopy, increasing green space, and
working with the state to eliminate man-made
hazards.
  

ACTIVITY Not
Important
Somewhat
Important
Very
Important
The City builds structures to reduce hazards
in the community
Examples include stormwater management, sewer
maintenance, and building resiliency centers such
as cooling centers and storm safe rooms.
  
The City protects people and property during
and immediately after a hazard event.

Examples include warning systems, evacuation
planning, and emergency response operations.
  
The City provides materials to educate and
inform residents about hazards and ways to
protect themselves and their property.

Examples include outreach projects, educational
workshops, school programs, and informational
materials.
  

5. What additional actions do you think are the most important for your community to take to increase resilience to hazards, including climate-related hazards? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Please provide any feedback, comments, or suggestions ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
Please feel free to contact Miguel Leon, City of Maywood, Administration Analyst at [email protected] or (323) 562-5747.

Encuesta Para Miembros De La Comunidad
Plan De Mitigación De Riesgos De La Ciudad De Maywood

La Ciudad de Maywood solicita su respuesta a esta encuesta en apoyo del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la Ciudad. El plan evaluará el riesgo de la ciudad a los peligros (incluyendo eventos climáticos severos, peligros naturales y peligros causados por el hombre) y a identificar estrategias para mitigarlos. Todos los datos obtenidos en esta encuesta se utilizarán estrictamente para informar el proceso de planificación. Para más información sobre el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos de la Ciudad de Maywood, visite https://engagestantec.mysocialpinpoint.com/maywood-hmp/maywood-hmp-page-1/ o escanee el código QR.

1. ¿Ha sufrido o se ha encontrado afectado afectado por alguno de los siguientes peligros? Marque todas las que correspondan.
 Rotura de presas y diques (Incluye las
consecuencias de la rotura de presas y diques en
las regiones circundantes)
 Sequía
 Terremoto
 Calor extremo
 Inundación
 Materiales y residuos peligrosos
 Viento fuerte (incluye vientos intensos,
tornados y vientos de Santa Ana)
 Emergencias de salud pública (incluye
enfermedades transmisibles y pandemias)
 Tormentas severas (incluye tormentas
eléctricas, rayos y granizo)
 Maremoto
 Incendio forestal
 Incendios urbanos (incluye incendios
estructurales e industriales)

2. ¿En qué nivel de preocupación se encuentra ante la posibilidad de que su comunidad se vea afectada por un peligro? Marque una sola caja por peligro.

PELIGRO No me preocupa
en absoluto
Algo preocupado Extremadamente
preocupado
Rotura de presas y diques   
Sequía   
Terremoto   
Calor extremo   
Inundación   
Materiales y residuos
peligrosos   
Vientos fuertes   
Emergencias de salud pública   

PELIGRO No me preocupa
en absoluto
Algo preocupado Extremadamente
preocupado
Tormentas severas   
Maremoto   
Fuego urbano   
Incendio forestal   

3. ¿Existe algún otro riesgo no mencionado anteriormente que considere una amenaza a gran escala para Maywood? Si la respuesta es sí, por favor explíquelo. ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. La ciudad se está preparando para afrontar riesgos y catástrofes. Por favor, comparta la importancia que cree que tiene cada área de actividad marcando 1 caja por cada fila.

ACTIVIDAD Sin importancia Un poco
importante
Muy
importante
La Ciudad toma medidas para ordenar el
desarrollo del terreno y la propiedad
con el objetivo de protegerle de los
peligros.

Algunos ejemplos incluyen el planeamiento, la
zonificación, los códigos de construcción y la
preservación de espacios abiertos.
  
La Ciudad modifica los edificios
existentes para protegerlos de los
peligros.

Algunos ejemplos incluyen la modernización
de edificios y las reparaciones estructurales.
  
La ciudad preserva o restaura los
ecosistemas naturales que contribuyen
a minimizar los riesgos.

Algunos ejemplos son la regulación de las
aguas pluviales, la protección de las copas de
los árboles, el aumento de los espacios verdes
y la colaboración con el Estado para eliminar
los peligros provocados por el ser humano.
  
La ciudad construye estructuras para
reducir los riesgos en la comunidad.   

ACTIVIDAD Sin importancia Un poco
importante
Muy
importante
Algunos ejemplos incluyen la gestión de las
aguas pluviales, el mantenimiento del
saneamiento y los centros de resiliencia de los
edificios, como los centros de refrigeración y
las salas seguras contra tormentas.

La ciudad protege a las personas y los
edificios durante y después de un
suceso peligroso.

Algunos ejemplos incluyen los sistemas de
alerta, la planificación de la evacuación y las
operaciones de respuesta a emergencias.
  
La ciudad ofrece materiales para educar
y informar a los residentes sobre los
peligros y las formas de protegerse a sí
mismos y a sus propiedades.

Algunos ejemplos incluyen proyectos de
speración, talleres educativos, programas
escolares y material informativo.
  

5. ¿Qué otras medidas cree que son las más importantes para que su comunidad aumente la resistencia a los peligros, incluidos los riesgos relacionados con el clima? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Por favor, indique sus opiniones, comentarios o sugerencias ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¡GRACIAS POR SU PARTICIPACIÓN!
Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto con Miguel León, Ciudad de Maywood, Analista de Administración en [email protected] o (323) 562-5747.

B2: Blank Staff Capability Assessment Form

2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT The Capability Assessment is intended to help the planning team understand the City of Maywood’s capabilities related to addressing the impacts of future hazard events and climate change. Please review the capabilities included for Maywood as they relate to your area of work.

Instructions:
• Review the capabilities listed and fill in boxes for any capability about which you have knowledge. • Add additional capabilities you believe relate to hazard mitigation or climate adaptation. • If you have risk reduction project ideas, there is space to provide them at them at the end of this assessment.

Table 1: Planning and Regulatory Capability
Planning and regulatory capabilities are plans, policies, codes, and ordinances that prevent and reduce the impacts of hazards.

Planning/Regulatory Tools
Is this
plan/policy
in place?
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Does this plan
actively address
current and/or
future hazard
risk?
Optional: Comment on how this plan impacts hazard
mitigation.

Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of Maywood General Plan
LA Metro Long Range Transportation Plan
Maywood Local Road Safety Plan
Maywood Building Code
LA County Comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan
LA County Water Plan
City of Maywood Climate Action and Resilience Plan
City of Maywood Energy Resilience Action Plan
Flood Response Plan
Sustainability Plan
Emergency Organizations and Functions
Continuity of Operations Plan
Evacuation Plan
Disaster Recovery Plan

Planning/Regulatory Tools
Is this
plan/policy
in place?
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Does this plan
actively address
current and/or
future hazard
risk?
Optional: Comment on how this plan impacts hazard
mitigation.

Capital Improvements Plan
Economic Development Plan
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Green or Complete Streets Policy
Zoning Ordinance
Tree Removal/Replacement Ordinance
Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance
Unified Development Ordinance
Fire Code
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
NFIP Community Rating System
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
If there are additional plans or regulations, please list them here.

Table 2: Administrative and Technical Capability
Administrative and technical capabilities include boards, commissions, departments, staff, and consulting services, along with the related skills and tools, that can be used for mitigation planning and the implementation of specific mitigation actions.

Board, Commission, or Department Is this department part of the City’s Administration?
Optional: Comment on how this department/commission can support hazard mitigation activities
City Engineering
Code Enforcement
Land Use Planning
Floodplain Management
Emergency Management
Grant Administration
Sustainability or Climate Change
Geographic Information Systems
Financial Management
Planning Commission
Brownfields
If there are additional capabilities, please list them here.

Table 3: Financial Capability
Financial capabilities include access to or eligibility to use funding resources for hazard mitigation.

Financial Tool/Resources
Is this financial capability
available to the City of
Maywood?
Department/Agency
responsible
Optional: Comment on how this financial
capability can be used for hazard mitigation
activities
Capital Improvements Program
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Special Purpose Taxes (or taxing districts)
Gas / Electric Utility Fees
Water / Sewer Fees
Stormwater Utility Fees
Development Impact Fees
Tree Removal Fees
General Obligation, Revenue, and/or Special Tax Bonds
Partnering Arrangements or Intergovernmental
Agreements
State Funding Programs
Philanthropic Funding Programs
EPA Brownfield Grants
If there are additional financial capabilities, please list them here.

Table 4: Education and Outreach Capability
Education and outreach capabilities include programs and methods already in place that could be used to support implementation of mitigation actions and communicate hazard-related information, including activities related to social cohesion.

Education/Outreach Program Responsible
Department/Agency
Does this actively
reduce current and/or
future hazards?
Optional: Comment on how this tool impacts
hazard mitigation
Storm Ready Certification (link)
Emergency Notification and Alert System
Seasonal Emergency Management Outreach (e.g., extreme
heat management and outreach in the summer)
Equitable Engagement Initiative (Outreach efforts centered on underserved communities)
If there are additional capabilities, please list them here.

Table 5: Political Capability
Political Capability includes the will and ability of a jurisdiction to enact meaningful policies and projects designed to reduce the impact of future hazard events and climate change.

Does Maywood have the political capability to address the impact of future hazard events and climate change? Comments:

Table 6: Additional Comments on Capability
Do you have any additional comments on Maywood’s capability to address the impact of future hazard events and climate change? Comments:

Table 7: Risk Reduction Project Ideas
Do you have any ideas related to making the city more resilient to current and future hazard and climate change impacts? They can be plans, policies, regulations, staff, or structural projects.

Comments:

B3: Blank Mitigation Actions Form

City of Maywood, CA Hazard Mitigation Plan
Mitigation Action Worksheet
Contact information (Name, Phone Number, Email)
INSTRUCTIONS: Please identify mitigation actions for the City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Hazard(s) Addressed: List the hazard(s) for which the proposed action is intended to mitigate against.

Type/Category: Indicate the most appropriate category(s) for the proposed action as discussed during the planning committee meetings
• Prevention
• Property Protection
• Natural Resource Protection
• Structural Projects
• Emergency Services
• Public Education and Awareness
Cost estimate:

Costs are estimated based on knowledge, experience, and professional judgment:
• $0-$4,999 (Low) • $50,000-$249,000 (High)
• $5,000-$49,000 (Moderate) • $250,000+ (Very High)
Benefits estimate: Indicate whether the benefit of the action is “very high,” “high,” “moderate,” or “low” based on the following general criteria
Enhance Life Safety Positive Environmental Impacts
Protect Property Positive Social Impact
The Action is Technically Feasible Administrative Capability The Action is Political Feasible Local Champion
The Action is Legal The Action Advances other Community Objectives
Potential Funding Sources: If applicable, indicate how the cost to complete the action will be funded. For example, funds may be provided from existing operating budgets or general funds, a previously established contingency fund, a cost-sharing federal or state grant program, etc.

Timeframe: Describe a timeframe goal for completion. Please provide as much detail on the timeframe of this action as possible. For example, it could be an Action that is completed annually, or it could have a goal to be done in 2 or 5 years etc.

Lead Agency/Department Responsible: Identify the local agency, department or organization that is best suited to implement the proposed action.

Priority: Indicate whether the action is a “high” priority, “medium” priority or “low” priority based estimated cost-benefit review, life safety, funding availability, political support, environmental considerations, and social considerations.

Enter a status of “in-progress,” “completed,” “deleted,” “deferred,” or “new”.

City of Maywood, CA Hazard Mitigation Plan
Mitigation Action Worksheet

Name
Phone Number
Email
Project
Description
Hazard(s)
Addressed:

Type/Category:
(select all that apply)
Prevention;
Property Protection;
Natural Resource Protection;
Structural Projects
Emergency Services
Public Education & Awareness
Estimated Cost
Estimated
Benefits:

Potential Funding
Sources:

Time Frame:

Responsible
Parties:

Priority:

Notes

Appendix C:

Meeting Notes and Presentations
This appendix includes:

C1: Interested Parties Meetings Presentation
C2: First Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Presentation C3: First Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Notes C4: Second Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Presentation C5: Second Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Notes C6: Third Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Presentation C7: Third Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Notes C8: Public Engagement Activity Posters (Blank)
C9: Food Distribution Event Outreach Notes

C1: Interested Parties Meetings Presentation

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Hazard Mitigation
Plan Introduction
ORGANIZE THE PLANNING PROCESS & RESOURCES ASSESS RISKS DEVELOP A MITIGATION STRATEGY ADOPT & IMPLEMENT THE PLAN What is Hazard Mitigation? Any sustained action taken to reduce or
eliminate the long-term risk to human life
and property from hazards. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan Process Hazard Mitigation Plans: o Identify hazard risk o Develop strategies to reduce it o Break the disaster cycle 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N

1. Organize the Planning Process and Resources 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N • Convene stakeholders • Assess current conditions and capabilities
• Publicize plan development efforts and build public awareness • Public survey

2. Assess Risks 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N• Identify potential hazards • Assess vulnerability of community residents
and assets to hazards
• Impact on buildings and critical facilities
• Damage to critical infrastructure (E.g., hospitals,
utility poles) • Impact to community health and safety
• Economic impacts
• Impacts due to climate change 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N List of Hazards Hazard Priority Group Drought High Earthquake High Extreme Heat High Public Health Emergency High Hazardous Materials and Waste Medium Structural and Industrial Fire Medium
Thunderstorm, Lightning and Hail Medium
Dam and Levee Failure Low
Flood Low
Low High Winds (Includes Strong Winds Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes) Tsunami Low Wildfire Low

3. Develop a Mitigation Strategy 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N • Identify goals for plan
• Identify mitigation actions to minimize or protect community from impacts 1 2
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• Prevention
• Comprehensive planning, zoning, building codes, open space preservation • Property Protection • Retrofitting buildings and structures
• Natural Resource Protection
• Increase tree canopy, green space
• Structural Projects
• Stormwater sewer expansions, detention basins. , neighborhood shelters • Emergency Services
• Warning systems, evacuation plans
• Public Education and Awareness
• Educational workshops, school programs 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N

4. Adopt and Implement the Plan 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N • Plan is reviewed by the public, state, and FEMA
• Implement identified mitigation actions
• Integrate hazard mitigation planning efforts into other community plans • Update plan every 5 years • Revise community priorities, • Check status of mitigation actions and identify new ones • Re-assess risk to hazards based on new developments
Survey 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N How can you help?
• Participation
o Publicize and attend community open house events o Upcoming Events: o February 26, YMCA Food Distribution o Earth Day Celebrations, April 2025 o Fill out our survey • Education and Awareness
• Understand risks and mitigation
• Share Knowledge and Feedback o Plan goals o Propose mitigation actions o Talk about hazard mitigation in other community planning activities o Plan review 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Contact Information
Thank you!
Miguel Leon
Administrative Analyst, City of Maywood 323-562-5747 [email protected] 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N 7 8
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Presentation

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Hazard Mitigation
Plan
Hazard Mitigation Committee
Meeting #1 – Kickoff
December 4, 2024
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What natural
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weather events
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Agenda

1. Introduction

2. Project Overview

3. Hazards Review

4. Goals Review

5. Survey Review

6. Mitigation Activity

7. Next Steps

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & CRS
POINTS
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Introduction
Introductions
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & CRS City of Maywood POINTS
• Miguel Leon, Administrative Analyst
• Karen Iniguez, Community Development Analyst
• Jennifer Vasquez, City Manager
Stantec
• Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager
• Priya Satish, Planning Lead
• Emily Ng, Engagement Lead
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• Outreach:
o Participate in meetings
o Share information regarding the planning
process and community engagement
• Share Knowledge and Feedback:
o Hazards and impacts
o Community capability
o Mitigation actions and plan goals
o Plan review
• Actively Participate throughout process
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Project Overview
What is Hazard Mitigation?
Any sustained action taken to reduce or
eliminate the long-term risk to human life and
property from hazards.

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan Process
Hazard Mitigation Plans:
o Identify hazard risk
o Develop strategies to reduce it
o Break the disaster cycle
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Why are we creating a plan?
• REDUCE RISK!
o Protect People
o Understand asset and structure-level
risk
o Equity considerations
o Meet FEMA requirements for funding
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Hazard Mitigation Plan Elements
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & Element A. CRS POINTS Planning Process Element B. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Element C. Mitigation Strategy
Element D. Plan Maintenance
Element F. Plan Adoption
Element E. Plan Update
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment - Data Collection GIS Data
• Jurisdiction Boundaries
• Parcel Data
• Building Footprints
• Critical Facility Locations
• FEMA Special Flood Hazard
Areas and other Hazard
Areas
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3 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment - Data Collection Plans
• Maywood General Plan
• State of California Hazard
Mitigation Plan
• LA County All Hazards Mitigation
Plan
• City of LA Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Upper LA River Watershed
Management Plan
• LA County Emergency Operations
Plan
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• Assessment of risk for natural and
human-caused hazards
• All hazards include a profile and a
vulnerability assessment
• The hazard profiles include:
o Description
o Previous occurrences
o Extent (or magnitude)
o Probability
• Estimate the potential health, safety
and property damages attributable to
hazards.

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• When GIS data is available, a structure-based risk assessment is performed
• When applicable, the vulnerability assessment will address the following potential vulnerabilities to each hazard:
o Impact on buildings and critical facilities
o Damage to critical infrastructure
o Impacts to health and life safety
o Economic impacts
o Future conditions
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• Identify goals
• Identify actions
• Create mitigation action list
• Develop capability assessment
Mitigation Strategy
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• Continue public participation
• Monitor progress of mitigation
actions
• Evaluate plan for
effectiveness
• Integrate hazard mitigation
plan into other planning
mechanisms
• Update plan every 5 years
Plan Maintenance
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Plan Update
• Plan describes changes in
development in hazard prone areas
that impact community vulnerability
• Plan revised to reflect changes in
community priorities
• Status update for all mitigation
actions
• How jurisdictions integrated the
mitigation plan into other planning
mechanisms
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• Draft plan review
o HMSC
o Public
• Compliance review
o State
o FEMA Region 9
• Plan Adoption
• Plan document and data
deliverables
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Hazards Review
• Collected natural and human-caused
hazards from the following documents
• City of Maywood HMP Planning Team
• City of Maywood General Plan – Safety
Element
• Los Angeles County All Hazards
Mitigation Plan 2020
• City of Los Angeles Hazard Mitigation
Plan 2024
• State of California Hazard Mitigation Plan
2023
Hazards of Concern
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Included in Maywood HMP? Maywood General
Plan – Safety Element
Included in LA
County AHMP Hazard
Dam and Levee Failure Large portion of Maywood protected by Levee Drought
Earthquake
Extreme Heat
Flood
Hazardous Materials and Waste
High Winds and Tornadoes
Public Health Emergency
Structural and Industrial Fire
Thunderstorm, Lightning and Hail
Tsunami Maywood is not exposed to coastal hazards
Wildfire Maywood not in wildfire hazard area
Should this hazard be included in the
Maywood HMP?
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List of Hazards

SHOULD WE

CONSIDER ANY

ADDITIONAL
HAZARDS?
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5 • Goals are broad, long-term policy and vision
statements that explain what is to be
achieved by implementing the mitigation
strategy.
• Objectives are strategies or implementation
steps to attain mitigation goals. Unlike goals,
objectives are specific and measurable,
where feasible.
• A mitigation action is a measure, project,
plan or activity proposed to reduce current
and future vulnerabilities described in the risk
assessment.

Definitions
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Example Goals
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Reduce the loss of life,
property, and
repetitive damage
from the effects of
natural hazards by
encouraging
community use of
hazard risk reduction
practices.

Create safe,
sustainable
communities through
long-range planning
that seeks a balance
between the natural
and man-made
environments and by
developing
public/private
partnerships.

Establish a program
that will help facilitate
orderly recovery and
minimize economic
disruption following a
disaster.

Enhance emergency
preparedness,
increase awareness,
and promote risk
reduction activities
through education of
and outreach to the
community.

Expand and enhance
partnerships between
government,
businesses, the public,
and community
partners to foster more
effective mitigation
action and build
community resilience.

Emergency
Response &
Recovery
Community
Resilience
Education,
Awareness, &
Outreach
Long-range
Planning
Protection of Life
& Property
Rank your key priorities
that should be captured
in the City of Maywood’s
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Survey Review
Draft Survey Review
• Survey will be posted on Social
PinPoint
• Survey will be printed in English and
Spanish
• Survey will be open from December
2024 to April 2025
• Results will be discussed during 3rd
HMC meeting in March 2025
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Mitigation Activity
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• Prevention
• E.g., Comprehensive planning, zoning, building
codes, open space preservation
• Property Protection
• E.g., Retrofitting buildings and structures
• Natural Resource Protection
• E.g. Increase tree canopy, green space
• Structural Projects
• Stormwater sewer expansions, detention basins
• Emergency Services
• Warning systems, evacuation plans, neighborhood
shelters
• Public Education and Awareness
• Educational workshops, school programs
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Example Mitigation Actions
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• Expand and enhance coordinated evacuation planning
between the city, county, and university.
• Develop/enhance emergency power capabilities,
protocols, and procedures for campus buildings in the
event power is compromised.
• Develop a plan for sheltering students living in
university housing in the event they are displaced for
greater than 12 hours
• Develop emergency preparedness guidance for
assisting people with disabilities as needed when
hazards arise.
• Increase tornado siren coverage
• Incorporate hazard mitigation and climate adaptation in the Comprehensive Plan Update, including adopting
the Hazard Mitigation Plan as an annex.

Mitigation Ideas
Next Steps
Timeline
Task Completion
December 4th , 2024 Hazard Mitigation Committee Meeting 1 o Hazard Identification
February 2025
Hazard Mitigation Committee Meeting 2 and Public Outreach o Risk assessment
o Mitigation strategy
April 2025
Hazard Mitigation Committee Meeting 3 and Public Outreach o Finalize mitigation strategy
o Draft plan review
Draft Plan Review Period May 2025
State and FEMA Review June 2025
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Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee
• Identify and create
o Goals and objectives
o Mitigation actions
• Publicize survey
Stantec
• Prepare Risk Assessment Results
• Collect Survey Results (posted on Social
PinPoint site)
• Plan/prep for Hazard Mitigation Committee and
Public Outreach in February 2025.

Next Steps
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Contact Information
Thank you!
Miguel Leon
Administrative Analyst, City of Maywood
323-562-5747
[email protected]
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Notes

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting 1
Maywood City Hall
December 4, 2024
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with 14 in-person participants and 10 virtual participants. The meeting began at about 2:00 pm with Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager, Stantec, making opening remarks.

Introductions
Ben Schattschneider, Stantec, began the presentation following the agenda and going around the room to give everybody a chance to introduce themselves.

Ben followed this by explaining expected roles and responsibilities for everyone as this project progresses. Community participation and feedback is crucial both for a successful plan, and plan approval.

Project Overview
Ben provided a short overview of hazard mitigation activities and funding opportunities highlighting what a hazard mitigation plan is and why it is important.

He continued to explain the steps involved in completing a hazard mitigation plan and requirements for plan adoption.

Hazards Review
Priya described the hazards proposed to be included in the Plan. The proposed list was derived from discussions with the City’s hazard mitigation planning team, local knowledge, and inferences drawn from the county and neighboring jurisdiction’s hazard mitigation plans. An activity was presented asking both in-person and virtual participants to vote on the inclusion or exclusion of hazards. The committee decided after the activity discussion to remove Wildfire, and Tsunami. Additionally, it was proposed to combine thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and high wind events into one category named “Severe Summer Storms’ Results from the activity are presented below.

Hazard Voting results
<1 = no
>1 = yes
Decision
Dam & Levee Failure 0.8, No Include
Drought 1.8, Yes Include
Earthquake 1.9, Yes Include
Extreme Heat 2, Yes Include

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Hazard Voting results
<1 = no
>1 = yes
Decision
Flood 1.3, yes Include
Hazardous Materials &
Waste 1.7, yes Include
High Wind (Severe
Summer Storms) 1.7, yes Include
Public Health Emergencies 1.9, yes Include
Structural Fire 1.7, yes Include
Thunderstorms, Lightning
& Hail (Severe Summer
Storms)

1.1, yes Include
Tsunami 0.3, no City of Maywood to Decide
Wildfire 0.5, no City of Maywood to Decide
Goals Review
Ben ran through a general goal and objective setting discussion, and described the purpose of goals, objectives and action. This was followed by an activity to initialize goal formulation and ideation by ranking community priorities to include in a goal. The results from the activity are presented below.

Additional discussion followed this activity where the committee discussed the need for better coordination and establishing partnerships among resident organizations, neighboring cities, and utility providers in the City. The discussion to identify goals will be continued in the following steering committee meeting.

Survey Review

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan Priya described the community survey which will be sent to all committee members and posted on the project’s Social Pinpoint website. While the committee was agreeable with the questions, a remark was made to include a disclaimer at the top of the survey stating the purpose and use case for survey results.

Mitigation Activity
Ben introduced the committee to the types of mitigation activities providing examples of actions that may be applicable to Maywood. Committee members were provided with a ‘New Actions Form’ to propose mitigation actions for the city. A link to FEMA’s Mitigation Ideas Workbook was also provided. There was a discussion regarding a potential mitigation action to obtain power generators for water supply companies.

Next Steps
The Hazard Mitigation Committee will identify goals, objectives and mitigation actions for the HMP. The Committee will also add any mitigation actions to the actions form. In addition, the Committee will publicize the survey and open house.

Stantec will initiate work on the risk assessment and prepare for the next HMC meeting in late February 2025 at the Maywood City Hall. This will be followed by a tabling event and community engagement at YMCA’s food distribution event.

The meeting concluded at 3:30 pm.

The list of attendees is included on the sign in sheets.

C4: Second Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Presentation

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Plan
Hazard Mitigation Committee
Meeting #2 – Risk Assessment February 26, 2025 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Agenda

1. Introductions 2. Progress Updates 3. Capability and Capacity Assessment Results 4. Risk Assessment Results 5. Mitigation Strategies 6. Next Steps P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & C R S P O I N T S 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Introductions P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & C R S City of Maywood P O I N T S • Miguel Leon, Administrative Analyst • Karen Iniguez, Community Development Analyst Stantec
• Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager • Priya Satish, Planning Lead • Emily Ng, Engagement Lead 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Progress Updates Progress Updates
What is Hazard Mitigation?
Any sustained action taken to reduce or
eliminate the long-term risk to human life and
property from hazards. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan Process Hazard Mitigation Plans: o Identify hazard risk o Develop strategies to reduce it o Break the disaster cycle 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Hazard Mitigation Plan Elements 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & Element A.C R S P O I N T S Planning Process Element B. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Element C. Mitigation Strategy Element D. Plan Maintenance Element F. Plan Adoption Element E. Plan Update 1 2
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2 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N o Survey o Open till April 30 o Public Outreach – TODAY @ the YMCA Food Distribution Event, 1:30 pm
o Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting #3 – Mitigation Strategy Workshop – April 25th, 2025 o City of Maywood Earth Day Event– April 26th 2025 Upcoming Engagement Opportunities 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Capability and Capacity Assessment Progress Updates
Results 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Capability Assessment
Purpose
• Understand the City’s ability to implement a mitigation strategy • Understand strengths and challenges to implementing mitigation actions (e.g., planning, staffing, resources) • Understand and build upon mitigation successes • Identify opportunities to enhance mitigation-related policies, programs, and projects Process
• Plans and programmatic documents collected and reviewed during data request period • Input from Steering Committee to gain understanding of needs and abilities 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Capability Assessment
Plans Reviewed: • 2023 City of Maywood General Plan Update • Maywood Local Road Safety Plan
• Maywood Building Code
• Maywood Emergency Operations and Functions Plan
• LA County Comprehensive Floodplain
Management Plan
• LA County Water Plan
• City of Maywood Climate Action and Resilience Plan – Phase 1 • City of Maywood Energy Resilience Action Plan
• Maywood zoning ordinance
• State of California Hazard Mitigation Plan
• LA County All Hazards Mitigation Plan
• California Climate Change Assessment - Los
Angeles Regional Report • Los Angeles County Climate Vulnerability Assessment 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Capability Assessment
Findings: • Fiscal Capability: • Mitigation actions can be included in capital budget, general budget or be funded through community development block grants
• Planning Capability: • Climate Action Plan, Energy Resilience Plan, General Plan Safety element identify local goals and policies related to mitigation. Integrate goals and actions across plans
• Regional and statewide climate action and resilience plans provide adaptation and mitigation guidelines 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Capability Assessment
Recommendations Administrative and Technical Capability  Re-convene Disaster Council and define roles and responsibilities;  Establish position for City stormwater management Education and Outreach  Establish formalized emergency communications and alerts system to provide timely notifications to City residents Financial  Integrate identified mitigation actions into City’s annual capital budget program 7 8
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Recommendations Planning
• Update emergency operations and functions plan; • Create/update the building emergency plan for all critical facilities and areas of mass congregation within the City including schools, the city hall, hospital, shopping centers, and religious facilities; • Integrate local building and school safety plans with city-wide emergency operations plan; • Review and update building codes for fire and earthquake safety. Establish code enforcement program; • Develop local stormwater and flood management plans to assess and prioritize local concerns.

ARE THERE OTHER PLANS OR POLICY DOCUMENTS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF? STAFFING CAPACITY NEEDS? Progress Updates Risk Assessment Results 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N • Assessment of risk for natural, and human-caused hazards • All hazards include a profile and a vulnerability assessment • Hazard Profiles Include: • Description • Previous occurrences • Extent (or magnitude) • Probability of future occurrences • Estimate the potential health, safety and property damages, and reputational risks attributable to hazards.

Risk Assessment 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N • When GIS data is available, a structure-based risk assessment is performed • When applicable, the vulnerability assessment will address the following potential vulnerabilities to each hazard: • Impact on buildings and critical facilities • Damage to critical infrastructure
• Impacts to health and life safety
• Economic and operations impacts • Impact on socially vulnerable populations • Climate projections
Vulnerability Assessment 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Revised Grouping Priority Group Hazard Drought High High Earthquake High High Extreme Heat High High Public Health Emergency High Medium Hazardous Materials and Waste Medium High Structural and Industrial Fire Medium Medium Thunderstorm, Lightning and Hail Medium Low
Dam and Levee Failure Low Low
Flood Low Low
Low Medium High Winds (Includes Strong Winds Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes) Tsunami Low Low Wildfire Low Medium List of Hazards
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• U.S. Drought Monitor – 23 years with drought conditions in 25-year study period • U.S. Drought Monitor reported ‘Exceptional Drought’ for 211 weeks in last 25 years
• Average summer temperature expected to increase by 3-5oF by 2099 (NCA5, CalAdapt) • Average annual Precipitation expected to decrease by 1” by 2099 (NCA5) High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Drought
Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• Disrupted water supply
• Extreme cases – foundation damages
• Infrastructure Risks
• Green infrastructure impacts
• Population Risks
• Water conservation
• Increased costs
• Food supply disruptions
• Sanitation, hygiene, health risks
High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Earthquake Description Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • Ground shaking and radiated seismic energy caused by sudden stress changes in the Earth. Liquefaction occurs when sand and silt behave like a liquid during an earthquake • Southern California has the highest level of earthquake risk in the Country • 300 faults around City – San Andreas, Newport-Inglewood, San Fernando, Sierra Madre, and Whittier • Liquefaction – City in zone of required investigation for stability • <3.5 – Weak unlikely to be felt • 3.5-5.4 – Felt but rarely causes damage • 5.4-6 – Will damage poorly designed buildings
• >6.1 – can cause significant damage
• 33 Earthquakes above 3.5 in 10-mile region of Maywood since 1980 • 1987 Whittier Narrows event - 5.9 magnitude, 8 mi E of Maywood • 1994 Northridge event -6.7 magnitude, 25 mi NW of Maywood • No anticipated impacts from climate change High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N 1987, 5.9,Whittier Narrows 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Liquefaction Zones 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Earthquake
Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• Structural damage
• Falling Objects
• Infrastructure Risks
• Burst pipes
• Potable water supply interruption
• Levee failure
• Bridge failure
• Population Risks
• Injuries/ death
• Public health emergencies
• High-density living situations
High
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Hazus Risk Report
• Modeled 1994 Northridge event, • 6.7 magnitude, approximately 25 miles north-west of Maywood • Modeled losses if Northridge earthquake occurred in 2025 • 235 million dollars
• 50% (2000) of all buildings moderately damaged
• Approximately 40 minor injuries, 10 severe injuries, and 2 deaths High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Extreme Heat Description Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • A prolonged period of excessive heat and humidity,
temperatures above 90 degrees for at-least 3 days in a row. • Excessive heat warning issues if heat index exceed 105oF for two days
• Heat Disorders – Sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke • 8 records of extreme heat in Los Angeles County from 1997 to 2024 (NCEI) • Average maximum between 92oF – 95oF between July – September (DTLA weather station) • Record temperature at DTLA station - 116oF • Hotter events possible
• Average summer temperature expected to increase by 3-5oF by 2099, summers will be longer (NCA5, Cal Adapt) • 22 additional days over 90oF by 2050 (NAR) • 9 additional days over 100oF by 2050 (NAR) High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Extreme Heat
Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• Buildings, roads, parking lots, and turf fields contribute to urban heat island effect • Buckling in rare cases • Infrastructure Risks
• Power outages
• Pavement expansion and buckling
• Population Risks
• Older adults, children, athletes, and outdoor workers are at higher risk • Populations without air conditioning are at higher risk High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Health Emergencies Description Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • Includes infectious diseases, vector-borne illnesses, waterborne illnesses and chronic illnesses. • Air quality alerts from wildfires • Covid-19 pandemic
• Campylobacteriosis, Valley Fever, Salmonellosis, E. Coli • Covid-19 pandemic – economic slowdown, financial losses • More severe events possible
• Warmer temperatures more favorable for vector-borne infectious diseases High 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Health Emergencies
Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• Sterilization and decontamination
• Operational changes
• Infrastructure Risks
• None
• Population Risks
• Illness, fatalities
• Populations living in dense neighborhoods, close quarters • Diseases from other regions High

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• Magnesium Fire – Panda International Trading Company (Urban Fires) • Fruitland Ave Fire – 3000 residents evacuated, power outages • 17 Toxic Release Inventory Sites (TRI) within 2 miles of Maywood • All of Maywood in primary impact zone
• No direct impacts
• Increase in natural hazard frequency can increase HAZMAT risks Medium 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N TRI Site Legend
Primary Impact Area Secondary Impact Area Mobile HAZMAT Risk Area Fixed Site HAZMAT Risk Area Vulnerability Assessment • Building Risks
• Fires, corrosive material • Material contamination • Population Risks • Injuries or fatalities
• Long-term health conditions from exposure to contaminants Hazardous Materials Incidents 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Exide Technologies Cleanup Area – Residential Plots Hazardous Materials Incidents 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Exide Technologies Cleanup Area – Parkways Hazardous Materials Incidents 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Urban Fire (Includes Structural and Industrial Fire) Description Previous Occurrences Extent & Probability Climate Projections • An urban fire is a fire that occurs in a densely populated urban area due to industrial, residential, or commercial sources. These fires have the potential to spread rapidly through a city due to the close proximity of structures posing risks to life, property, and infrastructure • 3570 Fruitland Ave Fire of 2016 – Magnesium fueled
• 3000 + residents evacuated from homes
• EPA assistance to clean up site
• $3 million in damages
• Density of development can lead to more severe events • Size and severity of fires can increase due to drier heat and severe wind events (State of California HMP) Medium 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• Significant damage, loss of property
• Densely populated regions more prone to fire spread
• Infrastructure Risks
• Bridge failure can impact emergency response
• Population Risks
• Injuries, death
• Public health hazards Medium
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• Building Risks
• Hail damage to landscaping, roofs, glass, vehicles
• Lightning can cause structure fires
• Infrastructure Risks
• Power outages, telecommunications outages
• Population Risks
• Injuries, loss of life
• Outdoor workers, unhoused populations exposed more Medium Severe Storms (Including Thunderstorms, Lightning & Hail)

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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENTS, URBAN
FIRES, OR SEVERE STORMS? 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Dam and Levee Failure Description Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • Dams and Levees are manmade structures designed to control flooding. Failure of dams and levees can lead to uncontrolled flooding and damages to life and property. The City of Maywood is protected from flooding by a Levee along the banks of the Los Angeles River. • No previous occurrences. No high hazard dams in proximity of City. Maywood Levee of moderate risk • If levee along Maywood fails, nearly half of the City can flood • Increase in heaviest precipitation days can increase likelihood of levee failure (NCA5)
Low 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• 1377 buildings & 0.49 sq miles in Levee inundation area • Loss of building contents
• Infrastructure Risks
• Power outages, water contamination
• Road and bridge blockage
• Population Risks
• Health impacts
• Injuries or loss of life Dam and Levee Failure
Low 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Flood Description Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Stormwater flooding in urban areas occurs when heavy rainfall overwhelms the drainage capacity of an area leading to excess water flowing over land and into streets, homes, and other structures. • 123 flash flood events reported since 1997 in LA County (NCEI) • No reported impacts in Maywood • City outside mapped floodplain areas
• Costliest incident in LA County - $280,000 in 2014. • 12% increase in number of says with precipitation in top 1% of historical rainfall events by 2050. (NCA5) Low
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• Building Risks
• Sewer overflows
• Infrastructure Risks
• Levee Breach
• Transportation impacts
• Population Risks
• Health impacts
• Injuries or loss of life
Flood
Low
DOES THE CITY HAVE ANY PAINPOINTS WITH LOCAL STORMWATER FLOODING? 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N High Winds (Including Strong Winds, Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes Description Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • Strong winds that can cause damage to structures, trees, and power lines. Santa Ana Winds are strong, dry winds that occur seasonally in Southern California. Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that can cause significant destruction due to their high wind speeds and the debris they can carry. • 46 events reported since 1980 in LA County (NCEI) • Jan 7th 2025 Windstorm (Santa Ana Winds) • 35 injuries in LA County (NCEI) • Wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour • Increase variability in temperature can affect wind and weather patterns • Exact impacts hard to predict • High wind can spark fires (Madakumbura et. al., 2025) Low 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Vulnerability Assessment
• Building Risks
• Blown shingles, sidings, awnings, and other building features • Debris damage
• Infrastructure Risks
• Downed power and communication lines
• Debris
• Population Risks
• Deaths and injuries
Low
Tornado Paths near City of Maywood High Winds (Including Strong Winds, Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N TsunamiDescription Previous Occurrences Extent Climate Projections • A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by the displacement of a significant volume of water, typically due to underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. • None in Maywood • City 14 miles from coast and away from Tsunami inundation zones • Rising seas can impact tsunamis with future events reaching areas further inland. However, the City of Maywood is currently very far inland to be impacted.

Low 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Wildfire Description Previous Occurrences Climate Projections Vulnerability Assessment • A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation such as forest, grasslands, or brushlands, often spreading rapidly and causing significant damage to ecosystems, property, and human life. • Extensive history of wildfires in greater planning region • No previous impacts to Maywood
• Cascading impacts such as poor air quality impact City • Drier hotter conditions can increase severity of wildfires. Embers carried through winds can impact city. Low • Air quality and public health impacts
• Arson and criminal activities
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• Dam and Levee Failure
• Drought
• Earthquake
• Extreme Heat
• Flood
• Hazardous Materials and Waste
• High Winds
• Public Health Emergencies
• Structural and Industrial Fire
• Severe Storms (Thunderstorm,
Lightning and Hail)
• Tsunami
• Wildfire
Mitigation Strategies Progress Updates 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A NMitigation Strategy To discuss at Workshop #1 in April
Formulate goals
Identify Actions
Create mitigation action list 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Mitigation Actions Identify
Ongoing mitigation activities in the City
New mitigation needs
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10 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Ongoing Mitigation Actions Urban Forest Management and Tree Planting Project Action Description Extreme Heat, Drought, Flood Hazards Addressed City of Maywood, Amigos de Los Rios Lead Implementor Funding State grants Status Ongoing 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Proposed Mitigation Actions City of Maywood Resilience Hub Action Description All Hazards Hazards Addressed Source Maywood Energy Resilience Plan Removal of end-of-life assets from Maywood City Hall for increased physical and IT security Action Description All, Other (Cybersecurity) Hazards Addressed Source Modern IT 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Proposed Mitigation Actions Supply information to community about local hazard risks and preparedness Action Description All Hazards Hazards Addressed Maywood General Plan Safety Element, Youth Commission of Maywood Source Coordinate with county and other public agencies, including transportation agencies and health care providers, on emergency planning, response activities, and evacuation planning Action Description All Hazards Hazards Addressed Maywood General Plan Safety Element Source Example Goals 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, and property damage from hazards.

Integrate hazard mitigation strategies into long-term community planning to ensure sustainable growth and development. Strengthen emergency response and recovery procedures to minimize disruptions after a disaster Foster partnerships and resource sharing between local agencies, businesses, neighboring communities, and residents.Increase awareness of hazards and promote preparedness through education and community engagement Emergency Response & Recovery Community Resilience Education, Awareness, & Outreach Protection of Life & Long-range Planning Property WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS ON THE GOALS AND MITIGATION ACTIONS? ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL ONGOING OT PROPOSED ACTIONS? 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Mentimeter Questions https://www.menti.com/alorsyqe83r4 Code: 6255 4368 55 56
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How would you spend $100 on the 6 mitigation categories? Public Education/ Awareness Emergency Services Structural Projects Natural Resource Protection Property Protection Prevention Outreach projects Social media Speaker series/ demonstration events Hazard map information Real estate disclosure
Library materials School children educational programs Hazard expositions Warning systems and monitoring Emergency response equipment Shelter Operations Evacuation planning and management Emergency response training and exercises Storm sewer expansions Detention basins Energy and water supply redundancy Community Resilience hubs Tree canopy increase Green Streets Green roofs Increase pervious surfaces Earthquake Retrofitting Critical facilities protection Insulation/ structural upgrades for critical
facilities Planning and zoning Building codes Open space preservation requirements Drainage system maintenance Capital improvements programming Social Cohesion (e.g., community tree planting) 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Hazard Mitigation Planning Techniques
• Prevention
• Property Protection
• Natural Resource Protection
• Structural Projects
• Emergency Services
• Public Education and Awareness 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Prevention
• Planning and zoning • Building codes
• Open space preservation requirements
• Drainage system maintenance
• Capital improvements programming
• Social Cohesion (e.g., community tree
planting) 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Property Protection • Earthquake Retrofitting
• Critical facilities protection
• Insulation/ structural upgrades
for critical facilities 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Natural Resource Protection • Tree canopy increase • Green Streets
• Green roofs
• Decrease impervious surfaces 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Structural Projects • Storm sewer expansions • Detention basins
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• Emergency response
equipment • Shelter Operations
• Evacuation planning and
management • Emergency response training
and exercises
• Community Resilience Hubs 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Education and Awareness • Outreach projects
• Social media
• Speaker series/ demonstration events
• Hazard map information
• Real estate disclosure
• Library materials
• School children educational
programs
• Hazard expositions
Progress Updates Next Steps 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N • Finalize Risk Assessment Results
• Finalize Capability and Capacity
Assessment • Collect Survey Results • Develop Mitigation Strategy • Mitigation Strategy Workshop
– April 25, 2025
• YMCA Outreach – TODAY! • Earth Day - April 26, 2025
• Review Draft Plan – May 2025
Next Steps 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Contact Information
Thank you! Thank you!
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C5: Second Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Notes

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting 2
Maywood City Hall
February 26, 2025
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with 10 in-person participants and 2 virtual participants. The meeting began at about 10 am with Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager, Stantec, making opening remarks.

Introductions
Ben Schattschneider began the presentation following the agenda and going around the room to give everybody a chance to introduce themselves. He then provided a brief refresher of the hazard mitigation panning process and progress updates. Additionally, he mentioned upcoming milestones including the public outreach planned for that day, and the mitigation action workshop scheduled for April.

Capability Assessment Results
Priya Satish, Stantec provided an overview of the City’s planning, administrative, fiscal, and political capabilities to evaluate the City’s ability and potential challenges to implement mitigation strategies. She summarized the plans reviewed, findings, and recommendations including additional plans the City may consider creating and adopting, administrative roles to be filled, and opportunities to integrate hazard mitigation planning efforts with other local and regional climate and resiliency action plans.

Discussion about the findings led to conversations about other regional hazard mitigation plans, and the LA County water plan, with committee members recommending that the City of Maywood look to these plans to identify strategies for their local plan. Additionally, one committee member recommended visiting lessons learned from the January wildfires in the Los Angeles region and incorporate them in the City’s planning process.

Committee members also raised concerns about ongoing soil cleaning operations by Exide expressing concerns that the amount of soil removed is not enough to remediate the contamination. While current efforts limit soil removal to 6 inches, some experts recommend up to 18 inches soil removal for brownfield remediation.

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Risk Assessment Overview
Ben introduced the process of the risk assessment and the priority ranking of hazards studied.

After detailed discussions of all hazards’ findings, the committee voted to re-align the priority rankings. The following table contains the hazards, their initial and revised priority rankings.

Hazard Initial Priority
Ranking
Revised Priority
Ranking
Drought High
High Earthquake High
Extreme Heat High
Hazardous Materials and Waste Medium
High Winds (Includes Strong Winds
Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes) Low
Public Health Emergency High Medium
Structural and Industrial Fire Medium
Wildfire Low
Dam and Levee Failure Low
Low Flood Low
Thunderstorm, Lightning and Hail Medium
Tsunami Low
Results from the risk assessment from each of the hazards was discussed and the committee provided input on additional vulnerabilities, and considerations to include in the plan.

• Drought: The committee emphasized the need to state of drought and extreme heat events are inextricably connected. A lake of green space, shade, and water can lead to both hazards. Additional concerns were raised about worsening water quality during droughts. TCE, TCP concentration in drinking water during times of crisis is unknown. • Extreme heat: The committee pointed out that displacement of populations during an extreme heat event exacerbates the possibility of being affected by heat-related illnesses. According to California demographic screening score cards, the City of Maywood has a score of 91 for rent burden. Access to emergency shelters and services impacts people’s ability to return after a heat event.

The City asked Stantec about the impacts of using turf for playing fields on the urban heat island effect. Stantec explained that artificial turf can exacerbate heat effects and natural parks, and greenspace are a better choice.
• Public Health Emergency: A committee member pointed out the criticality of each individual’s actions during the Covid-19 pandemic. For example, one person’s failure to wash their hands could spread the disease further. Additionally, the committee suggested looking into the long-term health impacts from the pandemic.

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Earthquakes: A committee member asked about the extent and expected severity of liquefaction zones in the City. The City of Maywood lies within the zone where the stability of foundation soils must be investigated, and countermeasures be taken in the design and construction of structures for human occupancy. • Hazardous Materials and Incidents: The committee highlighted that while the City has done a good job of working with the Exide working group, additional support from the State is needed to speed up cleaning of the brownfields and Exide affected sites.

Additionally, the committee raised the concern of water contamination and asked for the impacts on water quality to be included in the risk assessment. Further, they highlighted the cascading impacts of extreme heat on air and water quality due to HAZMAT incidents and asked to include long term health impacts from these events in the risk assessment.
• Wildfires – Wildfires in January 2025 impacted the City of Maywood with poor air quality, power and communication outages. Cascading impacts from wildfires such as loosening soil, air quality, and possibility of flooding should be noted in the risk assessment. The committee also asked to look at air quality reports from the wildfires. • Flood – The committee members pointed out that nuisance flooding and sewer spills were noted as a concern in the City. The intersections of Mayflower and 56th, and King and 56th were noted as having previous issues with flooding up to the curb level.

Stormwater and urban flooding is a concern in the City. • High Winds – The committee expressed concerns about how high winds can down power grid and trees and can have far reaching impacts. • Power Outages – The committee asked if power outages can be included as a hazard.

Stantec explained that power outages are included as a consequence of hazards in the risk assessment.

Next Steps
The Hazard Mitigation Committee will identify goals, objectives and mitigation actions for the hazard mitigation plan in the workshop in April. Stantec will finalize the risk assessment and draft plan and provide it for review in May. A second community outreach event will be held during the City’s earth day celebrations on April 26th.

The meeting concluded at 11:30am.

The list of attendees is included on the sign in sheets.

C6: Third Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting
Presentation

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Plan
Hazard Mitigation Committee
Meeting #3 – Mitigation Strategy April 25, 2025 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Agenda

1. Progress Updates 2. Public Survey Results 3. Mitigation Strategies 4. Next Steps P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & C R S P O I N T S 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Introductions P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & C R S City of Maywood P O I N T S • Miguel Leon, Administrative Analyst • Karen Iniguez, Community Development Analyst Stantec
• Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager • Priya Satish, Planning Lead • Emily Ng, Engagement Lead 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Progress Updates Progress Updates What is Hazard Mitigation?
Any sustained action taken to reduce or
eliminate the long-term risk to human life and
property from hazards. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan Process Hazard Mitigation Plans: o Identify hazard risk o Develop strategies to reduce it o Break the disaster cycle 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Hazard Mitigation Plan Elements 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & Element A.C R S P O I N T S Planning Process Element B. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Element C. Mitigation Strategy Element D. Plan Maintenance Element F. Plan Adoption Element E. Plan Update WE ARE HERE 1 2
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2 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Milestones Task Completion December 4, 2024 Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee (HMSC) Kickoff Meeting February 25, 2025 Risk Assessment and Capability Assessment Results – Committee Meeting February 25, 2025 Risk Assessment Public Engagement TODAY! April 25, 2025 Mitigation Strategy Workshop April 26, 2025 Mitigation Strategy Public Engagement May-June 2025 City, HMSC, and Public Draft Plan Review Period State Review June 2025 Public Survey Results Progress Updates 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Survey Results
Survey – Still live! • English and Spanish paper form • Social Pinpoint Site • Paper responses documented digitally
• Close to 50 responses so far • PUBLICIZE! 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N 1 2
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Tsunami Dam and Levee Failure
Flood Wildfire Urban Fire High Wind Severe Storms Drought Hazardous Materials and Waste Public Health Emergencies Extreme Heat Earthquake HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IMPACTED BY THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS? Public Survey Results 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Survey Results 3
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6 Hazardous Materials and Waste Earthquake Extreme Heat Public Health Emergencies Urban Fire Drought Severe Storms Wildfire High Wind Flood
Tsunami Dam and Levee Failure HOW CONCERNED ARE YOU ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF YOUR COMMUNITY BEING IMPACTED BY THIS HAZARD? Not concerned Somewhat concerned Extremely Concerned 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Survey Results 1 1 1 1 1
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25 25 24 Structural Projects Emergency Services Property Protection Prevention Public Education and Awareness Natural Resource Protection HOW IMPORTANT ARE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY AREAS FOR HAZARD MITIGATION?* Not Important Somewhat imporant Very Important * Respondents were provided with example projects for each activity area 7 8
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3 Progress Updates Risk Assessment Results 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N List of Hazards Revised Priority Ranking Hazard High Drought Earthquake Extreme Heat Hazardous Materials and Waste Medium High Winds (Includes Strong Winds Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes) Public Health Emergency (Includes communicable diseases, pandemics) Urban Fires (Includes Structural and Industrial Fires) Wildfire Low Dam and Levee Failure (Includes consequences of dam and levee failure from other regions) Flood Severe Storms (Thunderstorm, Lightning and Hail) Tsunami Mitigation Strategies Progress Updates Goals 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N ADOPT AND ENFORCE MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK FROM HAZARDS AND PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM THEIR IMPACTS

IMPROVE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF HAZARDS AND MEASURES TO SAFELY RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM THEMFOSTER PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCE SHARING BETWEEN LOCAL AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES, AND RESIDENTS RISK REDUCTION

COMMUNITY AWARENESS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS ON THE GOALS? SHOULD WE INCLUDE ADDITIONAL GOALS? 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Mitigation Actions Identify
Ongoing mitigation activities in the City
New mitigation needs
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4 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Ongoing Mitigation Actions Urban Forest Management and Tree Planting Project Action Description Extreme Heat, Drought, Flood Hazards Addressed City of Maywood, Amigos de Los Rios Lead Implementor Funding State grants Status Ongoing 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Proposed Mitigation Actions City of Maywood Resilience Hub Action Description All Hazards Hazards Addressed Source Maywood Energy Resilience Plan Removal of end-of-life assets from Maywood City Hall for increased physical and IT security Action Description All, Other (Cybersecurity) Hazards Addressed Source Modern IT 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Proposed Mitigation Actions Supply information to community about local hazard risks and preparedness Action Description All Hazards Hazards Addressed Maywood General Plan Safety Element, Youth Commission of Maywood Source Coordinate with county and other public agencies, including transportation agencies and health care providers, on emergency planning, response activities, and evacuation planning Action Description All Hazards Hazards Addressed Maywood General Plan Safety Element Source 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Hazard Mitigation Planning Techniques
• Prevention
• Property Protection
• Natural Resource Protection
• Structural Projects
• Emergency Services
• Public Education and Awareness 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Prevention
• Planning and zoning • Building codes
• Open space preservation requirements
• Drainage system maintenance
• Capital improvements programming
• Social Cohesion (e.g., community tree
planting) 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Property Protection • Earthquake Retrofitting
• Critical facilities protection
• Insulation/ structural upgrades
for critical facilities
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5 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Natural Resource Protection • Tree canopy increase • Green Streets
• Green roofs
• Decrease impervious surfaces 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Structural Projects • Storm sewer expansions • Detention basins 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Emergency Services • Warning systems and monitoring
• Emergency response
equipment • Shelter Operations
• Evacuation planning and
management • Emergency response training
and exercises
• Community Resilience Hubs 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Public Education and Awareness • Outreach projects
• Social media
• Speaker series/ demonstration events
• Hazard map information
• Real estate disclosure
• Library materials
• School children educational
programs
• Hazard expositions
Progress Updates Next Steps 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Next Steps
• Survey ends - April 30
• Review Draft Plan • City of Maywood - May 2 – May 16, 2025 • Committee, City Council, & Public – May 23- June 6, 2025 • Submit for State review – June 16
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6 2 0 2 5 C I T Y O F M A Y W O O D H A Z A R D M I T I G A T I O N P L A N Contact Information
Thank you! Thank you!
Miguel Leon
Administrative Analyst, City of Maywood 323-562-5747 [email protected] 31

C7: Third Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting
Notes

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting 3
Maywood City Hall
April 25, 2025
1:00pm to 2:30pm
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with 9 in-person participants and 7 virtual participants. The meeting began at about 1:05 pm with Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager, Stantec, making opening remarks.

Introductions
Ben Schattschneider began the presentation following the agenda and going around the room to give everybody a chance to introduce themselves. He then provided a brief refresher of the hazard mitigation panning process and progress updates. Additionally, he mentioned upcoming milestones including the public outreach planned for April 26 at the City of Maywood Earth Day event, and plan review period expected to begin in May 2025.

Survey Results
Priya Satish, Stantec provided an overview of survey responses received to date. Survey respondents mostly agreed with the City and Committee’s views on hazard priorities considering hazardous materials incidents, earthquakes, and extreme heat as the most concerning hazards.

Priya shared that the survey would remain open for another week until May 9 before being closed and tallying final results.

Mitigation Actions Review
Priya shared the goals for the plan which were then finalized by the committee and the City.

Next, Priya and Ben went over proposed mitigation actions provided to participants as a printout or spreadsheet and went over each action in order to discuss the City’s progress in each area, ongoing related activities, priority, lead implementation partners, and if the City and Committee wished to keep the action in the plan. Proposed actions were identified from committee members who submitted them, a review of complimentary planning efforts in the city, hazard mitigation plans from neighboring jurisdictions, and the Mitigation Ideas Handbook. A brief overview of items discussed is provided in the table below:

Proposed Action Discussion
The City of Maywood energy resilience plan
included a survey and preliminary scoping of
suitable locations for establishing a resilience
hub in the city. The City Teen Center, YMCA,
and County Library were identified as top
options. Identify and secure the resources to
establish one of these locations as the
resilience hub.

The City Manager shared that the Teen Center is
the most likely candidate for the future resilience
hub. The City has already secured funding for the
design of the center, and construction is expected
to occur in 2026. A priority rating of “High” was
assigned to this action.

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Proposed Action Discussion
Expand community member participation in
existing emergency notification systems such as
MyShake.

The City agreed with this action and a priority
rating of “medium” was assigned to this action
Implement a public emergency notification
system through the existing GoGov App.

The City shared that the GoGov application they
use does indeed have the capability to provide
emergency notifications. The City will initiate
discussions and estimate costing to implement
those features on the app. A priority rating of
“Medium” was assigned to this action.

Update the emergency operations and
functions plan in the City Code.

The update would begin by referring to resources
providing guidelines for a City plan and later
considering external consultant support to
complete the update. A priority rating of “High”
was assigned to this action.

Formalize partnerships with neighboring
jurisdictions, state, and local agencies for
emergency response and resource sharing.

One of the committee members mentioned that it
is also important for the City to look internally to
identify key players in emergency response within
the City. In large regional disasters, limited state
and county response resources are insufficient to
respond to all affected areas. A priority rating of
“Medium” was assigned to this action.

Continue and expand urban forest
management and tree planting project.

The City shared that the current program is an
extension of a previous grant by CalFire.

Maintenance and upkeep is included in the grant.

The grant will likely get renewed and urban forest
management will continue in the City. A priority
rating of “High” was assigned to this action.

Promote drought-tolerant landscaping and
smart irrigation systems.

The City and Committee shared that this action
would be outreach focused as a water efficiency
ordinance is already in place in the City. A priority
rating of “Low” was assigned to this action.

Removal of end-of-life assets from Maywood
City Hall for increased physical and IT security,
and to maintain capacity for essential city
services.

The IT consultant for the city shared that a grant
application submitted in 2024 did not succeed. The
City will reapply for grant funding in the next cycle.

The City manager also mentioned that the city may
have access to other grant funding that can support
a portion of this action. A priority rating of “high”
was assigned to this action.

Review, update, and enforce earthquake
resistant building code.

The committee decided to merge these two
actions. The City is in talks with a consultant to
explore grant funding for bringing multi-family

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Proposed Action Discussion
Conduct building safety inspections routinely
for earthquake and fire safety compliance.
homes up to code. The City also has some funding
from Permanent Housing Allocation to support a
portion of residences in the City. A priority rating
of “medium” was assigned to this action.

Coordinate with utility companies to ensure
fire hydrants functionality is routinely
inspected.

The City and Committee shared that the water
utilities are responsible for this action. There was
consensus that the City will increase
communication with the utilities to receive updates
about fire hydrant inspections and conditions. A
priority rating of “high” was assigned to this action.

Increase awareness about the importance of
inspecting and maintaining fire safety elements
including fire extinguishers and fire alarms on
private property.

The City is trying to host a campaign for “fire safety
in your home” and is partnering with Red Cross for
smoke detectors and extinguishers for homes. A
priority rating of “high” was assigned to this action.

Implement maintenance standards for tree
pruning around utility and communication lines
Public works mentioned that this program is
already in place and does not need any additional
action at the moment. This action was removed
from the list.

Continue support of soil cleanup activities led
by DTSC
The City asked to revise this action to focus on
collaboration and partnership as the effort is
already led by DTSC.

Provide financial incentives for businesses and
residents to replace high-water-use appliances,
fixtures, and plumbing
The City provides education and outreach along
with partners at city events. The city requested
revising this action to focus on continued outreach
rather than financial incentives.

Evaluate aging sewer infrastructure for
retrofitting, lining, and replacement to prevent
system failures that can lead to contamination,
overflows, and health hazards
The City has an ongoing project with funding from
EPA. The entire process is expected to take up to 5
years. A priority rating of “high” was assigned to
this action.

Conduct regular maintenance and debris
removal for city stormwater drainage system to
prevent nuisance flooding
Public works mentioned flooding hotspots in the
city that have insufficient drainage outlets. A
priority rating of “medium” was assigned to this
action.

Next Steps
The Hazard Mitigation Committee will review updated actions and provide any feedback before May 9th, 2025. Following the finalizing of the actions, Stantec will share the draft plan with the City and begin the review process. The City will share the draft plan with the public through the City Council in June, 2025.

The meeting concluded at 2:30pm.

The list of attendees is included on the sign in sheets.

C8: Public Engagement Activity Posters (Blank)

The City of Maywood is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will assess the City’s risk to hazards and identify strategies to mitigate them. All data collected will be used only to inform the planning process.

La Ciudad de Maywood está desarrollando un Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos. El plan evaluará el riesgo de la ciudad a los peligros y a identificar estrategias para mitigarlos. Todos los datos obtenidos en esta encuesta se utilizarán estrictamente para informar el proceso de planificación.

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan / Plan De Mitigación De Riesgos De La Ciudad De Maywood Dam and Levee Failure
Rotura de presas y diques
Drought
Sequía
Earthquake
Terremoto
Extreme Heat
Calor extremo
Flood
Inundación
Hazardous Materials & Waste
Materiales y residuos peligrosos
High Wind
Vientos fuertes
Public Health Emergencies
Emergencias de salud pública
Severe Storms
Fuertes tormentas de Verano
Tsunami
Maremoto
Wildfire
Incendio forestal
Urban Fire
Fuego urbano
Which hazards have you been impacted by or are concerned about? Place a sticker next to it. ¿Qué riesgos le han afectado o le preocupan? Pon una pegatina al lado.

Para participar en nuestra encuesta u obtener más información sobre el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos, escanea el código QR.

To participate in our survey or for more information about the Hazard Mitigation Plan, scan the QR code.

YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT/ SU OPINIÓN ES IMPORTANTE
(Includes consequences from surrounding regions)
(Includes Strong Winds, Tornadoes, and Santa Ana Winds) (Includes communicable diseases and pandemics) (Includes thunderstorms, lightning, and hail)
(Includes structure and industrial fires)
(Incluye tormentas eléctricas, relámpagos y granizo)
(Incluye incendios estructurales e industriales)
(Incluye enfermedades transmisibles y pandemias)
(Incluye vientos fuertes, tornados y vientos de Santa Ana) (Incluye las consecuencias de las regiones circundantes)

The City of Maywood is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will assess the City’s risk to hazards and identify strategies to mitigate them. All data collected will be used only to inform the planning process.

La Ciudad de Maywood está desarrollando un Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos. El plan evaluará el riesgo de la ciudad a los peligros y a identificar estrategias para mitigarlos. Todos los datos obtenidos en esta encuesta se utilizarán estrictamente para informar el proceso de planificación.

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan / Plan De Mitigación De Riesgos De La Ciudad De Maywood Para participar en nuestra encuesta u obtener más información sobre el Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos, escanea el código QR.

To participate in our survey or for more information about the Hazard Mitigation Plan, scan the QR code.

YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT/ SU OPINIÓN ES IMPORTANTE
Which goals are important to include in the Hazard Mitigation Plan? Place a sticker next to it. ¿Qué objetivos es importante incluir en el Plan de mitigación de peligros? Pon una pegatina al lado.

Emergency Response &
Recovery Community Resilience
Education, Awareness,
& Outreach
Long-term Planning Protection of Life &
Property
Respuesta de Emergencia
y Recuperación
Resiliencia Comunitaria Educación, Conciencia,
y Extensión
Planificación a Largo
Plazo Protección de Vida y
Propiedad
Strengthen emergency response and
recovery procedures to minimize
disruptions after a disaster
Foster partnerships and resource
sharing between local agencies,
businesses, neighboring communities,
and residents.

Increase awareness of hazards and
promote preparedness through
education and community engagement
Integrate hazard mitigation strategies
into long-term community planning to
ensure sustainable growth and
development.

Reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, and
property damage from hazards.

Fortalece los procedimientos de
recuperación y respuesta de
emergencia para minimizar las
interrupciones después de un desastre.

Crea asociaciones y comparte recursos
entre agencias locales, empresas,
comunidades vecinas y residentes.

Aumenta la conciencia sobre los
peligros y promueve la preparación a
través de la educación y la
participación comunitaria.

Integra estrategias de mitigación de
riesgos en la planificación comunitaria a
largo plazo para garantizar el
crecimiento y el desarrollo sostenibles.

Reduce el riesgo de lesiones, pérdida de
vidas y daños a la propiedad debido a
peligros.

C9: Food Distribution Event Outreach Notes

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan

Hazard Mitigation Plan Community Outreach #1
City of Maywood YMCA, Southeast Rio Vista, Maywood
February 26, 2025
On February 26, 2025, hazard mitigation planning staff from the City of Maywood along with four team members from Stantec conducted a tabling event and outreach activity at the YMCA’s monthly food distribution event for Maywood residents. The engagement activity was advertised on the City’s social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, as well as the city’s citizen information app, “Connect Maywood”. Over 100 community members attended the food distribution event and the planning team attempted to speak to as many people as possible while they lined up for the distribution.

Bilingual staff and team members spoke with community members informing them about the planning process, hazards assessed, and solicited feedback through activities related to hazard impacts, plan goals, and surveys distributed in English and Spanish. Additionally, the team provided handouts that summarized the planning process, provided links to the online survey, and preparedness information for children and adults. All flyers and handouts can be found in Appendix D.

Figure 1 - Community Member participating in the hazard activity

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan

Engagement Outcomes
Community members were asked to review the list of hazards and mark if they have been impacted by or are concerned about the hazards using colored stickers. Outcomes of this activity are in Figure 1.

Figure 2 - Community activity to mark hazards of concern and previous impacts Conversations with community members revealed the following concerns related to each hazard:
• Extreme Heat and Greenery – Residents expressed concerns regarding rising temperatures and recommended an increase in tree planting and green spaces to mitigate heat impacts.

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Exide Cleanup and Remediation (Hazardous Materials and Waste) – Residents raised concerns regarding the prioritization of cleanup efforts, response delays, bureaucratic challenges (Red tape), contractor performance, and staffing changes.

Additional concerns were noted regarding the City’s proximity to highly polluted industrial areas, traffic congestion, and freeway emissions.
• Tsunami Risk – Considered a low priority concern due to the City’s inland location. • Earthquake Preparedness – Residents expressed concerns regarding the structural integrity of buildings and adherence to updated seismic safety codes. • Disaster Response – Community members emphasized the need for improved emergency response times from fire, sheriff, and other relevant agencies. • Dam and Levee Failure – Low to moderate concern, particularly for the eastern portion of Maywood near the Los Angeles River and northern areas adjacent to bridges and waterways.
• High Winds – Residents had mixed opinions; some consider it a low risk, while others cited incidents of property damage, fallen trees, and displaced belongings due to strong winds. • Flooding – Low to moderate concern, as many residents have not experienced significant flooding within the City. However, concerns remain due to the proximity of the Los Angeles River.
• Severe Storms – Considered a low concern as residents reported limited exposure to severe storms, with seasonal rainfall being short-lived in the region. • Wildfire Risk – Moderate to high concern, primarily due to secondary impacts such as poor air quality from wildfire smoke and debris rather than direct exposure to fire hazards. Many residents expressed concerns about the lack of preparedness and access to protective equipment, such as proper face coverings.
• Urban Fire Risk – High concern due to past fire-related emergencies in the City, including incidents at the PEMACO site in Riverfront Park and other industrial facilities in the western part of Maywood, which have led to displacement and contamination issues.

Additionally, concerns were raised about the “potential” for intentional fires and arson contributing to further environmental hazards.
• Public Health Emergencies – Low to moderate concern; while residents feel more prepared following the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty remains regarding future public health crises and appropriate response measures.
• Drought and Water Quality – High concern due to ongoing drought conditions and reduced precipitation at the state and county levels.

Additional concerns were raised about the quality of drinking water, potential contamination, and overall water safety.

In addition to hazard concerns, some community members engaged in an activity to review proposed goals for the hazard mitigation plan. They provided insight on what goals the city should consider. Notable concerns raised include
• Improve land planning measures to prevent people from having to live close to polluting industries
• Improve riverfront access and enhance green space
• Provide resources to unhoused populations to help them prepare for hazardous situations
• Establish a resilience hub to provide mutual aid, backup battery storage, and solar panels

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Establish emergency alerts and notification systems.

Figure 2 shows responses provided on the goals and actions ideation activity.

Figure 3 - Community activity to identify goals and actions A few community members filled out paper form of the complete survey. The City of Maywood will distribute more surveys through City hall and the YMCA through the rest of the planning process. A second outreach event will be conducted during the Earth Day celebrations in the City on April 26, 2025.

Appendix D:

Correspondence
This appendix includes:

D1: Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Invite
D2: Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Invites D3: Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Attendance Records D4: General Informational Flyer
D5: Social Pinpoint Site Screenshots
D6: Survey Publicity Social Media Post Screenshots
D7: Public Outreach Event Publicity Flyers
D8: Completed Mitigation Action Forms
D9: Notice of Plan Review Period

D1: Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Invite

D2: Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Invites HMSC Meeting #1, First Invite
HMSC Meeting #1, Follow up Invite

HMSC Meeting #1, Post-meeting follow up

HMSC Meeting #2, Invite
From: Miguel Leon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:04 AM
To: Miguel Leon; Schattschneider, Ben; Ng, Emily; Satish, Priya; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Claudia Zavala; Nancy Rodriguez; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Jerry Gomez; Rimo Hanson; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Mark Berg; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Raul RodriguezT; Angelina Martinez; Diego Jimenez; Crystal Acosta; magaly.guzman626; [email protected]; iroyhernandez2008; Mohammad Mostahkami; Santacruz, Vivian; [email protected]; Montecinos, Maeli; Jaime Guerrero Cc: Jennifer Vasquez; Daisy Guerrero; Planning; Norma Hernandez; Sylvia Arredondo; Tiffany McClain Subject: Invitation – Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting #2 | February 26, 2025 When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).

Where: City of Maywood CA (4319 E Slauson Ave, Maywood, CA 90270) Hello, Hazard Mitigation, Steering Committee Members,
The City of Maywood invites you to participate in the second Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Maywood City Hall, 4319 E. Slauson Ave, Maywood, CA.

Your engagement is critical to the development of a comprehensive and effective Hazard Mitigation Plan. This meeting will provide updates on our planning efforts and facilitate meaningful discussions on key mitigation strategies.

Meeting Agenda:
• Planning Progress Updates
• Capability and Capacity Assessment Results
• Risk Assessment Findings
• Mitigation Strategies Discussion
To ensure robust collaboration, we encourage in-person attendance. However, a hybrid option will be available for those unable to attend in person.

For virtual participation, please use the Zoom link below:
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82171395444
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (323) 562- 5747 or [email protected].

We appreciate your dedication to this important initiative and look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,
Miguel Leon
City of Maywood

HMSC Meeting #3, Availability Poll
HMSC Meeting #3, First Invite

HMSC Meeting #3, Follow up Invite

D3: Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Meeting Attendance Records HMSC Meeting #1, In-Person Sign-In

HMSC Meeting #1, Zoom Sign-In

HMSC Meeting #2: In-Person Sign-In
HMSC Meeting #2: Zoom Sign-In

HMSC Meeting #3: In-Person Sign-In
HMSC Meeting #3: Zoom Sign-In

D4: General Informational Flyer - English

D4: General Informational Flyer - Spanish

D5: Social Pinpoint Site Screenshots
Engagement Summary
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D6: Survey Publicity and Social Media Post Screenshots

D6: Survey Publicity and Social Media Post Screenshots

D7: Public Outreach Event Publicity Flyers

D8: Completed Mitigation Action Forms

D8: Completed Mitigation Action Forms

D8: Completed Mitigation Action Forms

D8: Completed Mitigation Action Forms

D8: Completed Mitigation Action Forms

D9: Notice of Plan Review Period
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From: Miguel Leon
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Cc: Jennifer Vasquez; Schattschneider, Ben; Satish, Priya Subject: Final Draft – Maywood’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Review/Feedback Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:30:16 PM
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Hello Agency and Community Representatives,
The City of Maywood is pleased to share the final draft of its first-ever Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This foundational plan outlines strategies to reduce the City’s vulnerability to natural and human-caused hazards and strengthen long-term community resilience.

Over the past several months, City staff, regional partners, and local stakeholders have worked collaboratively to identify key risks and develop actionable mitigation strategies.

With the public workshops now complete, we are sharing the final draft for your awareness and review.

You can view the plan, access the interactive site, and provide feedback here:

Maywood HMP | Social Pinpoint
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping build a safer, more resilient Maywood.

Best regards,
Miguel Leon

Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
(323) 562-5714
[email protected]
4319 E. Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270
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Cc: Jennifer Vasquez; Schattschneider, Ben; Satish, Priya Subject: Final Push – Feedback on Maywood’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Due by EOD Friday, August 8 Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 4:34:41 PM
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Hello Agency and Community Representatives,
As a final reminder, we are seeking your input on the City’s final draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Your feedback is essential to ensure the plan reflects shared priorities and addresses the most pressing hazards facing the Maywood community.

Please review the draft and submit any comments by the end of the day this Friday, August 8.

You may either:

Write directly on the PDF using comment tools, or
Email your comments to me directly.

We greatly appreciate your time and contribution to this important milestone. Thank you for helping us build a safer and more resilient Maywood.

Miguel Leon
Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
(323) 562-5714
[email protected]
4319 E. Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270

From: Miguel Leon
To: Satish, Priya
Subject: FW: Final Push – Feedback on Maywood’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Due by EOD Friday, August 8 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 6:44:57 PM
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Miguel Leon
Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
(323) 562-5714
[email protected]
4319 E. Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270
From: Dina Cruz Quintanilla <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 4:44 PM
To: Miguel Leon <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Final Push – Feedback on Maywood’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Due by EOD Friday, August 8
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Hi Miguel,
Happy Friday,
Thank you for seeking feedback. I have some minor suggestions the use of man-made is the norm but perhaps use human-made, also sometimes it is hyphenated and sometimes it is not.

I was not an easy read L it did not feel community friendly.

Here are some more specific recommendations:

Under “Public Education and Outreach” maybe adding something to the effect of building a directory/network of trusted community based organizations that can amplify messaging (page 151)
Also in terms of capacity-building/prevention, strengthening the CBO/social safety net network
This is also missing in terms of the general sustained public engagement (pg. 165).

It would be helpful to ensure FQHCs or local clinics in the area because they’ll end up responding either way, so being strategic in including them from planning and onward will be important.

Best,
Dina
From: Miguel Leon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 2:33 PM
To: Planning <[email protected]>; Nancy Rodriguez <[email protected]>; Daisy Guerrero <[email protected]>; Jerry Gomez <[email protected]>; Rimo Hanson <[email protected]>; Raul RodriguezT <[email protected]>; Angelina Martinez <[email protected]>; Diego Jimenez <[email protected]>; Crystal Acosta <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; magaly.guzman626 <[email protected]>; iroyhernandez2008 <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Mohammad Mostahkami <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Dina Cruz Quintanilla <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Pacheco Jr., Mariano <[email protected]>; Montecinos, Maeli <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Elizabeth Felter <[email protected]>; Nikita Sinha <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Victoria.LaMar‑[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City of Bell, Michael L. Antwine II <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Justin Edson <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Raul Mazariegos <[email protected]>; Johncito Peraza <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; Pacheco Jr., Mariano <[email protected]>
Cc: Jennifer Vasquez <[email protected]>; Schattschneider, Ben <[email protected]>; Satish, Priya <[email protected]> Subject: Final Push – Feedback on Maywood’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Due by EOD Friday,

From: Miguel Leon
To: Satish, Priya
Subject: Fw: HMP Input
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 3:09:54 AM
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From: Daisy Guerrero <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:11 PM
To: Miguel Leon <[email protected]>
Cc: Jennifer Vasquez <[email protected]> Subject: RE: HMP Input
Hi, Miguel,
Here are my recommendations and observations. Thank you.

1. Population Estimate Discrepancy
On page 32, the plan states that the “true” population may be closer to 35,000, despite official census estimates indicating a population of 25,138. Not certain if this discrepancy may raise concerns during FEMA’s review process, as referencing unofficial population figures without proper context may be viewed as inconsistent or unsubstantiated. While it’s important to acknowledge local observations, it may not be advisable to include an alternative population figure in the plan without a reliable source to support it. If we choose to keep the 35,000 estimate, we should clearly identify it as a local approximation based on service demand and occupancy trends. In my opinion, omitting the unofficial figure altogether may avoid unnecessary scrutiny.

2. Climate Projections and Emergency Services
The plan provides climate projections, but mitigation strategies under Emergency Services and Structural Projects (pg. 152) could better address climate change-specific risks, such as:

Cooling centers for extreme heat
Resilient energy systems or backup power in case of heat-wave blackouts

3. Plan Maintenance Section
Table 28 Outlines the Mitigation Action Plan and Section 7 covers maintenance, but Section 7 would benefit references the matrix, since it outlines the timelines, goals, lead

implementor, and priority level.

4. Alignment/formatting of Images of Maps are off throughout the document.

5. Confirm that all tables and figures coincide with what is being addressed on each page/section. e.g. Figure 4 is missing in the Table of Contents, but you see it on page 29, which references Figure 2, but the figure has Figure 4.

Typos / Clarity

1. Page 22:

Missing a space...“...containing flashlights, utensils, water bottles, and an informational activity book for children;and”

2. Page 33:

Waste collection and recycling services, instead of solid waste and recycling services are...... "....provided by the City through a contract. Natural gas is provided by Southern California Gas Company.”

3. Page 108:

References Table 21, but on page 109, you see Table 20.

Grammar Issues and Suggestions

1. Page 12:
“This process lassigns local implementation mechanisms and target completion dates.” Suggestion: “This process assigns implementation responsibilities and target completion dates for each action.”

2. Page 19:
“...provided input on the level of concern associated with each hazard as well as additional hazards for consideration.”
Suggestion: "...provided input on the level of concern associated with each hazard as well as additional hazards to consider."

3. Page 21:
“Bilingual engagement was conducted to introduce the plan to members of the public and solicit feedback about the hazards and goals.”
Suggestion: “Bilingual engagement was conducted to introduce the plan to community members and to solicit feedback on hazard concerns and goals.”

4. Page 24:

“...provided valuable input for the planning team to consider in the development of the plan.”
Suggestion: “...provided valuable input for the planning team to consider during plan development.”

5. Page 36:
“...social vulnerability indicates the capacity for a community to withstand and recover from various hazards.”
Suggestion: “...social vulnerability indicates a community’s capacity to withstand and recover from various hazards.”

7. Page 38:
“This trend is expected to continue in the future.”
Suggestion “This decline is projected to continue over the coming years.”

8. Page 43:
“Hazard events in Los Angeles County have caused severe damages...” Suggestion: “Hazard events in Los Angeles County have caused significant damage...” I look forward to seeing the final product. I hope this helps. Thank you! Best,
Daisy Guerrero
Deputy Director of Building and Planning
(323) 562-5721
[email protected]
4319 E. Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270
From: Miguel Leon <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:05 PM
To: Daisy Guerrero <[email protected]>
Subject: HMP Input
Hi are your emailing your comments for your HMP? Thanks, Miguel Leon
Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk
(323) 562-5714
[email protected]
4319 E. Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270

From: Miguel Leon
To: Satish, Priya
Subject: Fw: CBE Comments on Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 9:16:21 PM
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From: Laura Gracia <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:33 PM
To: Miguel Leon <[email protected]>
Cc: Adriana Martinez <[email protected]>
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Hello Miguel,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Attached are our comments.

Laura Gracia-Santiago (she/her/they)
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Communities for a Better Environment
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Dear Miguel Leon,
Introduction
Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) appreciates the opportunity to submit this feedback regarding the City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).

Founded in 1978, Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is one of the preeminent environmental justice organizations in the nation. CBE is rooted in place-based organizing and works alongside community leaders in the Southeast Los Angeles Cities (i.e. Maywood, Huntington Park, South Gate, Cudahy, Bell, Bell Gardens, etc.) to build people’s power in California’s communities of color and low-income communities. Our mission is to achieve environmental health and justice by preventing and reducing pollution and building green, healthy, and sustainable communities and environments.

We commend the City of Maywood (City) for moving forward with a Hazard Mitigation Plan that addresses the concerns raised by the residents in the survey issued online. 1 In
conjunction with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, specifically Section 322, the HMP focuses on mitigating the natural hazards that the City and its residents are most vulnerable to.

Environmental Justice
Natural hazards have the potential to not only bring about structural damage to the City but also impact the public health and safety of its residents. The HMP corroborates this by detailing the extent of the damage a natural hazard can cause and considering the role climate change plays in exacerbating hazards. Environmental justice communities understand this dynamic as “intersectional” and “cumulative impacts”, meaning we consider the existing hazards and understand that an emergency and climate change will exacerbate public health conditions 1 Note: The City distributed an online survey which received 56 responses before its deadline on May 9, 2025.

caused by the original hazard. As documented in The Climate Explorer, in scenarios where emissions are projected to be higher, so will the projected temperature. 2 In contrast, scenarios
that reflect low emissions also project lower temperatures, unlike the higher emission scenario.

Additionally, the HMP recognizes that the City, as a whole, is disproportionately vulnerable to structural damage and financial losses caused by natural hazards due to a combination of demographic, socioeconomic, housing and environmental factors. Incorporating an environmental justice lens into the implementation of the HMP allows the City to prioritize public safety for all residents. By addressing the concerns of the most vulnerable populations, all residents benefit equally.

According to the HMP, the City’s land is used primarily for residential use, however, the City’s residents are in close proximity to the predominantly industrial City of Vernon. Historically, communities who reside in these regions are at the forefront of exposure to toxic and chemical hazards, which pose significant safety and health risks. These frontline communities are among the most vulnerable, as the immediate impacts of climate change are disproportionately felt in these areas.

Demographics and socio-economic status also play a role in an individual's ability to respond to and bounce back from a climate event, natural disaster, or emergency response. The HMP confirms that Maywood’s population is predominantly Hispanic of Latine and Spanish is the primary language spoken. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response uplifts the need for an “inclusive and integrated approach to disaster and emergency preparedness, response” so that “culturally and linguistically diverse populations are not overlooked or misunderstood”.3
Areas of Concern
LEVEES
The HMP identifies the Los Angeles/ Compton Creek (LA/CC2) as a levee which runs from the City of Vernon through Maywood. The HMP states that LA/CC2 has never held more than 50% of its maximum water height- thereby curbing concerns about structural damage due to flooding. 2 The Climate Explorer, Los Angeles County- Days with Maximum Temp above 90◦F, (Accessed July 31, 2025), https://crt-climateexplorer.nemac.org/climate_graphs/?city=Maywood%2C+CA&county=Los%2BAngeles%2BCounty&areaid=06037&fips=06037&zoom=7&lat=33.9866807&lon=- 118.185349&mode=daily_vs_climate&station=USC00337935&stationname=SPRINGFIELD+NEW+WATER+WORKS&id=days_tmax_gt_90f 3 The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Cultural and Linguistic Competency for Disaster Preparedness Planning and Crisis Response, (Accessed July 31, 2025). https://aspr.hhs.gov/atrisk/Pages/linguistic.aspx

However, it also recognizes that currently, there aren’t any specific flood evacuation plans despite Maywood having two schools within the flood zone (Figure 11, pg. 55).

We encourage the City of Maywood to incorporate a Mitigation Action that formally reconvenes the Disaster Council to incorporate an evacuation plan as a component of the ongoing City of Maywood Climate Action and Resilience Plan. To reach those most vulnerable during an emergency, the City must prioritize engaging and creating evacuation plans with the guidance from faculty, staff, students, and parents of students attending the two schools and residents within the Levee Protected Area.

Water Quality during Hazardous Events
The water providers serving Maywood residents are Maywood Mutual Water Company #1 (MMWC 1), Maywood Mutual Water Company #2 (MMWC 2), and Maywood Mutual Water Company #3 (MMWC 3). According to the 2024 MMWC 1 Consumer Confidence Report, 4 the
tap water comes from groundwater pumped from deep wells in the Central Basin. The 2024 MMWC #1 consumer report states groundwater supplies are most vulnerable to historic gas stations, chemical/petroleum processing/storage, metal plating/finishing/fabricating, body shops, gas stations, and dry cleaners- some of which the HMP identifies using the Toxic Release Inventory Toxics Tracker (Figure 24). However, the HMP fails to elaborate and consider an earthquakes’ cascading effect on water quality if a toxic facility has a HAZMAT incident. There are various pollutants and chemicals found in Maywood’s drinking water- those found at higher levels and whose source derives from hazardous industrial sites include Barium, Lead, 1,4- Dioxane, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), and Total Trihalomethanes. Health impacts range based on the frequency and amount ingested but can result in damage to kidneys, liver, increased risk of getting cancer, developmental effects to fetuses or breastfed infants, decreased immunity capacity, thyroid effects, and much more. 5; 6 We appreciate the HMP’s approach to pro-active and reactive mitigation solutions. We recommend the following additions:
• Regarding Mitigation Action #18, we urge the City to incorporate “Install vegetated nature-based solutions for stormwater management practices (i.e. rain gardens, low4 Maywood Mutual Water Company No.1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (2024) https://www.maywoodmutualwater.com/assets/docs/2024-Consumer-Confidence-Report-EnglishEspa%C3%B1ol.pdf 5 Toxicological Profile for Barium and Barium Compounds. Atlanta (GA): Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (US); 2007 Aug. 1, PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT. Available from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK598787/
6 Maywood Mutual Water Company No.1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (2024) https://www.maywoodmutualwater.com/assets/docs/2024-Consumer-Confidence-Report-EnglishEspa%C3%B1ol.pdf

impact development, green alleyways, treewells, bioswales, permeable pavement, etc.) alongside drainage catch basins in nuisance flooding hotspots and popular walking routes”. Vegetated nature-based solutions provide increased green space, slows down runoff, and filter out pollutants thereby improving ground water quality. • Regarding Mitigation Action #16, the City should encourage and provide rain barrels or cisterns to community members as another form of stormwater management and provide access to emergency water in case of a HAZMAT incident which threatens groundwater supply and quality.

Earthquake (Liquefaction, Vapor Intrusion)
The HMP states that the city is not on a fault, but is surrounded by the San Andreas, San Fernando and the Sierra Madres fault zone. An earthquake stemming from the surrounding faults will result in possible immediate structural damage, liquefaction and vapor intrusion. Vapor intrusion is caused when the gases from volatile chemicals from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate into indoor spaces, such as homes, schools, or workplaces. 7 Liquefaction
and vapor intrusion is a cascading impact that has the potential to create additional damage, which the City is susceptible to. The City’s HMP recognizes that they must prepare for the potential dangers arising from an earthquake and liquefaction, however, the plan fails to identify which hazardous material facilities are extremely hazardous during/after an earthquake. It is important to pinpoint such facilities in order to identify sensitive receptors such as transit centers, residential areas, or recreational spaces. According to the Department of Toxic Substances Control’s database, EnviroStor, W.S. Dodge Oil is a chemical manufacturing company that is located within the City.
8 W.S. Dodge is a facility that manufactures blended oils and lubricants, where chromium (CR VI and CR III) and lead were found. The public health impacts of chromium exposure can result in adverse effects on the skin, respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract.
9 The damage from vapor intrusion can include cancer and damage to liver, kidney and other organs.
10 W.S. Dodge is located within a one-minute walk of a residential neighborhood. The HMP needs to identify other similar facilities that expose community members to increased risks outside of the immediate earthquake. Without proper identification of 7 Environmental Protection Agency, What is Vapor Intrusion, (Accessed July 31, 2025) https://www.epa.gov/vaporintrusion/what-vapor-intrusion 8 Department of Toxic Substances Control, Envirostor, (Accessed July 31, 2025) https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=60001491 9 Shin, D. Y., Lee, S. M., Jang, Y., Lee, J., Lee, C. M., Cho, E. M., & Seo, Y. R. (2023). Adverse Human Health Effects of Chromium by Exposure Route: A Comprehensive Review Based on Toxicogenomic Approach. International journal of molecular sciences, 24(4), 3410. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24043410 10 Department of Toxic Substances Control, Vapor Intrusion and Your Health (2020) https://dtsc.ca.gov/wpcontent/uploads/sites/31/2020/02/VI_basicsFeb2020_Final.pdf

existing sites within the City, and its surrounding area, the public health impacts from those sites remain unknown.

While the HMP outlines mitigation actions that uplifts addressing earthquake concerns, we recommend the following:
• Include a Mitigation Action that allows for the identification of hazardous materials facilities to prepare for the potential adverse effects of the known pollutants. o Once identified, implementing protocols for post-earthquake monitoring of identified sites for potential contamination of water and soil, especially in liquefaction prone areas and near identified facilities. This would be followed by public health advisories.
• Expand Mitigation Action #9 to incorporate the identification of older residential and critical facilities, particularly those located in or adjacent to the identified liquefaction zones.
• Mitigation Action #13 or #15 can provide for the education of earthquake induced releases to enhance community preparedness.

EXTREME HEAT, GREEN ZONES
Climate change has increased, and will continue to increase, the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events in the City of Maywood and the Los Angeles Region. 11; 12
Unfortunately, there are limited weather stations in or near Maywood- the closest being Downtown Los Angeles which has similar topography but different development and industrial sites. Due to the older housing stock, limited access to green space, and the multiple industrial sites within and surrounding the City of Maywood- Maywood residents are extremely vulnerable to heat. In 2020, Los Angeles experienced a heat wave where parts of the County reached 121 degrees, and Downtown Los Angeles reached 111 degrees. 13; 14 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that a September 2024 heat wave in Southern California 11 Crimmins, A.R. (editor) et al. (2023). Fifth National Climate Assessment. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023
12 Bedsworth, L., Cayan, D., Franco, G., Fisher, L., Ziaja, S. (2019) California Fourth Climate Change Assessment. https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Statewide_Reports-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 013_Statewide_Summary_Report_ADA.pdf
13 Jacob Margolis, LA Could Hit 115 Degrees, LAist (August 30, 2024 at 1:42 PM) https://laist.com/brief/news/climate-environment/la-115-degrees-heatwave-forecast 14 Jonathan Lloyd and Belen De Leon, LA County Smashes an All-Time Heat Record Over Labor Day Weekend, NBC Los Angeles (September 7, 2020 at 6:41 AM) https://www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news/weatherheat-wave-records-woodland-hills-wildfires-power-outages-labor-day/2424621/

reached triple-digits and drove a spike in emergency room visits due to heat-related illnesses. 15 Health risks caused by heat vary based on age, housing quality, socioeconomic status, and physical ability. Furthermore, the City of Maywood has multiple industrial sites which create cumulative impacts to residents. For example, if a polluting site or heavy traffic (i.e. diesel trucks) release oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) during an extreme heat event, the heat reacts with chemical compounds creating ground-level ozone which impacts respiratory health and are especially dangerous for those with asthma.16 An opportunity to curb pollutants and the urban heat island effect is to create “buffer zones” between industrial sites and sensitive use areas. In this spirit, the County passed the Green Zones Ordinance in 2022. 17
The notification system for weather alerts will be a very useful tool for community members to prepare in advance of an extreme heat event. We encourage the HMP incorporate stronger mitigation strategies to address heat, such as:
• Regarding Mitigation Action #6, we encourage the HMP to prioritize native plants, regionally appropriate, and low water intense trees to expand green spaces within high pedestrian walkways to provide shade relief.
• Add a new Mitigation Action to collaborate with transportation agencies to expand seating and shading at bus stops without using hostile architecture. • Add a new Mitigation Action to replace existing synthetic turf fields and promote alternatives to mitigate their contribution to the urban heat island effect. • Add a new Mitigation Action to apply the Green Zones Program within the City of Maywood to create “buffer zones” to curb the urban heat island effect and its related health impacts.

RESILIENCE HUBS, POWER OUTAGES
According to CA’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, “higher temperatures will increase annual electricity demand for homes, driven mainly by the increased use of air conditioning units”. 18 It is likely that we will see an increase in power outages leaving community members without access to energy and impacting their ability to store food or medication, charge electrical 15 Rebecca Lindsey, Heat Wave in Southern California and the Southwest in Early September 2024). (September 13, 2024). https://www.climate.gov/news-features/event-tracker/heat-wave-southerncalifornia-and-southwest-early-september-2024 16 Environmental Protection Agency, Ground-level Ozone Basics. (Accessed July 31, 2025) https://www.epa.gov/ground-level-ozone-pollution/ground-level-ozone-basics 17 LA County Planning, Green Zones Program. (Accessed July 31, 2025) https://planning.lacounty.gov/longrange-planning/green-zones-program/ 18 Bedsworth, L., Cayan, D., Franco, G., Fisher, L., Ziaja, S. (2019) California Fourth Climate Change Assessment. https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Statewide_Reports-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 013_Statewide_Summary_Report_ADA.pdf

medical appliances, or power air conditioners to remain cool. The HMP’s approach to prioritize Resilience Hubs is a great investment in emergency response and adaptation strategies. A resilience hub is a trusted community space that offers year- round support, services, and resources especially during climate-related events.19 Through CBE’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Enhancement (CARE) Program, we surveyed community members in Wilmington and found that resilience hubs should provide air-conditioning, air filtration, energy resilience (such as back-up battery storage), refrigeration for medicine and food, first-aid materials, water and food, through culturally relevant activities to build trust within the community. We know that communities are not monoliths- therefore, we encourage the City to conduct its own outreach to identify priorities for its residents to develop a community-led resilience hub.

Furthermore, due to increasing extreme heat and wildfire events, it is likely we will see an increase in Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). PSPS occur when an electric utility temporarily shuts off power for a period of time to reduce the risk of a wildfire caused by utility equipment. 20 While wildfires are unlikely to occur in Maywood, they are at risk of PSPS thereby impacting their ability to keep foods or medication refrigerated or maintain access to life saving medical devices. Southern California Edison is the electricity provider for Maywood and had several shutoffs during the January 7, 2025 wildfires.21 The HMP did not adequately analyze the impacts of a potential public safety power shutoff to public health or infrastructure.

We appreciate the HMP prioritize Resilience Hubs as an emergency response and adaptation strategy. We urge the City consider the following:
• Regarding Mitigation Action #1, work directly with community-based organizations (CBOs) that have established trust in the community to identify potential locations, required amenities, and develop transportation routes so that community members know how to gather during emergencies.
• Regarding Mitigation Action #3, include power outages or PSPS to the notification systems list in the City’s GoGov app.
• Add a new Mitigation Action to explore the potential of back-up storage at medical and community centers.

JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION
We understand the HMP’s caution to not replicate ongoing and existing plans- we encourage the City review the Maywood General Plan and Safety Element to update known 19 Communities for a Better Environment, Community-led Resilience Hubs. (December 15, 2023) https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0a6099c35f4c4e0280468ca0725621b2 20 Southern California Edison, Public Safety Power Shutoff. (Accessed July 31, 2025) https://www.sce.com/outages-safety/outage-preparedness/outage-types/public-safety-power-shutoff-psps 21 ABC 7, Where Power is Out in Southern California- Map, (January 8, 2025) https://abc7.com/post/poweroutage-map-tracker-see-affected-areas-los-angeles-larger-southern-california-area/15777619/

seismic and other geologic hazards per SB 1241.
22 This should also address evacuation routes,
military installations, peak load water supply requirements, and minimum road widths and clearances around structures, as those items relate to identified fire and geologic hazards.

The City should explore partnerships to provide technical assistance to homeowners in preparation for potential earthquakes. The CA Earthquake Authority provides funds to retrofit homes.
23 Homeowners may find it useful to receive that information directly from the City to mitigate structural damage and injuries during an earthquake.

CONCLUSION
We appreciate the opportunity to provide detailed feedback on the HMP and look forward to continuing working with the City of Maywood to incorporate our proposals and ensure that lowincome residents and those most vulnerable have proper information to act and remain safe during a hazardous event.

Thank you,
Laura Gracia, Legal Advocate
Adriana Martinez, Legal Intern
22 Land Use: General Plan: Safety Element: Fire Hazard Impacts,SB-1241, (2011) https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120SB1241 23 Helen Jeong, California’s Homeowners can Get up to $3k to Retrofit House, (March 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM) https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/california-homeowners-retrofit-grant-application/3660421/

Comment Reviewer Response
On page 32, the plan states the population may be closer to 35,000, despite official census estimates of 25,138. Consider omitting the unofficial figure or clearly labeling it as a local approximation based on service demand and occupancy trends.

Daisy Guerrero The sentence was removed from the plan
Emergency Services and Structural Projects (pg. 152) could better address climate-specific risks such as cooling centers for extreme heat and resilient energy systems or backup power for heat-wave blackouts.

Daisy Guerrero
Mitigation Action #1 was expanded. Ensure the design of the proposed City Teen Center is functional to serve as the City resilience hub. Evaluate the need and feasibility of providing emergency services including air conditioned
spaces, refrigerated food storage spaces, first aid,
emergency power supply, recharge stations, clean drinking water, and food. Explore additional city facilities for installation of emergency power supply and resiliency
faciltiies.

Section 7 (Plan Maintenance) would benefit from referencing Table 28, which outlines timelines, goals, lead implementor, and priority level.

Daisy Guerrero
Added to Page 163, under Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Enhancement - Continue to reference the Mitigation Action Table (Table 29) for guidance on implementation timelines, potential funding sources, lead agencies responsible for execution, and priority levels for each identified goal Images and maps are misaligned throughout the document.

Review formatting. Daisy Guerrero Formatting was corrected Ensure all tables and figures are correctly labeled and referenced. For example, Figure 4 is missing in the Table of Contents but appears on page 29 labeled incorrectly.

Daisy Guerrero Formatting was corrected

should be “...activity book for children; and” Daisy Guerrero Rectified

and recycling services are provided by the City through a contract. Natural gas is provided by Southern California Gas Company.”
Daisy Guerrero Rectified

Correct table numbering. Daisy Guerrero Rectified

assigns implementation responsibilities and target completion dates for each action.”
Daisy Guerrero Rectified

“...additional hazards to consider.” Daisy Guerrero Rectified

“Bilingual engagement was conducted to introduce the plan to community members and to solicit feedback on hazard concerns and goals.”
Daisy Guerrero Rectified

development of the plan.” → Suggest: “...input for the planning team to consider during plan development.”
Daisy Guerrero Rectified

Suggest: “...a community’s capacity to withstand and recover from various hazards.”
Daisy Guerrero Rectified

decline is projected to continue over the coming years.” Daisy Guerrero Rectified

significant damage...” Daisy Guerrero Rectified
Under “Public Education and Outreach” (page 151), consider adding a recommendation to build a directory or network of trusted community-based organizations (CBOs) that can amplify messaging.

Dina Cruz Quintanilla
Mitigation Action #5 was expanded. Strenghten the City's capabilities to support emergency response. Explore
formalizing partnerships with nerighboring jurisdicitons, the county, and state to increase capabiltities. Maintain city database of partners and community-based
organizations to support public education and amplify
safety-related messaging.

Public and Committee Review Comments and Responses

Comment Reviewer Response
Public and Committee Review Comments and Responses
Strengthen the CBO/social safety net network as part of capacitybuilding and prevention strategies. Dina Cruz Quintanilla Mitigation Action #5 was expanded. Strenghten the City's capabilities to support emergency response. Explore
formalizing partnerships with nerighboring jurisdicitons, the county, and state to increase capabiltities. Maintain city database of partners and community-based
organizations to support public education and amplify
safety-related messaging.

The plan lacks emphasis on sustained public engagement (page 165); consider adding strategies for ongoing community
involvement.

Dina Cruz Quintanilla

constant contact with community based organizations,
local clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other relevant partner agencies for events, updates, education, and outreach.

Include Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or local clinics in planning efforts, as they are likely to be involved in response and should be strategically engaged from the outset.

Dina Cruz Quintanilla

constant contact with community based organizations,
local clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other relevant partner agencies for events, updates, education, and outreach.

Add a Mitigation Action to reconvene the Disaster Council and develop a flood evacuation plan, especially for schools in flood zones.

Laura Gracia
Mitigation Action #4 was expanded. Update the emergency operations and functions plan in the City Code. Reconvene the Disaster Council and establish evacaution plans for emergency events.

Include cascading impacts of earthquakes on water quality, particularly in relation to toxic facilities and HAZMAT incidents. Laura Gracia The following text was added to Page 73:

Earthquakes can trigger cascading impacts on water
quality, particularly if a nearby hazardous materials facility experiences a release during or after seismic activity. If an earthquake compromises containment systems or
underground infrastructure, these substances could further infiltrate groundwater or surface water supplies. Health impacts vary depending on exposure levels and duration
but may include kidney and liver damage, increased cancer risk, developmental effects on fetuses and breastfed
infants, decreased immune function, thyroid disruption, and other serious conditions.

Expand Mitigation Action #18 to include vegetated nature-based stormwater solutions (e.g., rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement).

Laura Gracia
Mitigation Action #18 was expanded. Conduct regular
maintenance and debris removal for city stormwater
drainage system to prevent nuisance flooding. Install
drainage catch basins in nusiance flooding hotspots. Where feasible, consider implementing nature based solutions
such as rain gardens and bioswales for stormwater
management.

Expand Mitigation Action #16 to promote rain barrels or cisterns for emergency water access and stormwater management. Laura Gracia A new mitigation action #20 was added.Encourage
community members to install rain barrels and cisterns to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution. Provide
information about maintenance, proper usage for
emergency events, and environmental benefits.

Identify hazardous materials facilities and implement postearthquake monitoring protocols for contamination. Laura Gracia A new Mitigation Action #19 was added. Partner with LA
County Public Health to identify and document hazardous materials sites in and around the city that pose a risk of soil or water contamination during an earthquake.

Expand Mitigation Action #9 to identify older residential and critical facilities in liquefaction zones. Laura Gracia Mitigation Action #9 was expanded. Review, update, and
enforce earthquake resistant building code. Conduct
building safety inspections to check for earthquake and fire safety compliance. Identify older structures and facilities at greater risk of damage from liquefaction. Explrore
partnerships to provide technical assistance to
homeowners in preparation for potential earthquakes.

Comment Reviewer Response
Public and Committee Review Comments and Responses
Add vapor intrusion and HAZMAT risks as cascading impacts in the earthquake section; reference hazardous facilities and primary impact zones.

Laura Gracia
The following text was added to Page 73:

Vapor intrusion is an additional and often overlooked
hazard that can be triggered or worsened by earthquakes.

When seismic activity damages building foundations or
alters subsurface conditions, it can allow toxic gases from contaminated soil or groundwater to migrate into indoor air. This is especially concerning near known hazardous materials sites. Exposure to vapors from substances like chromium, lead, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can cause serious health effects, including cancer, respiratory issues, and organ damage. Vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are at heightened risk.

Use Mitigation Action #13 or #15 to educate the public on earthquake-induced chemical releases.

Laura Gracia This was added to the new mitigation action #19.

Strengthen extreme heat mitigation by prioritizing native, lowwater trees in pedestrian areas (Mitigation Action #6). Laura Gracia Mitigation Action #6 was expanded. Continue and expand
urban forest management and tree planting project.

Prioritize native, drought-tolerant species and increase tree canopy along high-use pedestrian corridors to enhance
shade, comfort, and heat resilience.

Add a Mitigation Action to expand shaded, accessible bus stops in collaboration with transportation agencies. Laura Gracia New Mitigation Action #21 was added. Install shaded
transit shelters and benches at priority bus stops along major arterial routes to protect commuters from extreme heat while waiting.

Add a Mitigation Action to replace synthetic turf fields to reduce urban heat island effects. Laura Gracia
The city does not have a significant presence of synthetic turfs. This action was discussed during the mitigation
action workshop and not selected as a priority action for this plan
Apply the Green Zones Program to create buffer zones between industrial and sensitive use areas. Laura Gracia
New Mitigation Action #22 was added. Assess the
feasibility of adopting the LA County Green Zones
Ordinance to establish buffer zones between industrial
facilities and sensitive land uses.

Expand Resilience Hub planning by working with trusted CBOs to identify locations, amenities, and transportation routes (Mitigation Action #1).

Laura Gracia
Mitigation Action #1 was expanded. Ensure the design of the proposed City Teen Center is functional to serve as the City resilience hub. Evaluate the need and feasibility of providing emergency services including air conditioned
spaces, refrigerated food storage spaces, first aid,
emergency power supply, recharge stations, clean drinking water, and food. Explore additional city facilities for installation of emergency power supply and resiliency
faciltiies.

Include power outages and PSPS in the City’s GoGov app
notification system (Mitigation Action #3). Laura Gracia Mitigation Action #3 was expanded. Scope and implement
an emergency notifications including hazard and extreme weather notifications, planned power outages, and aid and response options through the City GoGov app.

Add a Mitigation Action to explore backup power storage at medical and community centers.

Laura Gracia
Mitigation Action #1 was expanded. Ensure the design of the proposed City Teen Center is functional to serve as the City resilience hub. Evaluate the need and feasibility of providing emergency services including air conditioned
spaces, refrigerated food storage spaces, first aid,
emergency power supply, recharge stations, clean drinking water, and food. Explore additional city facilities for installation of emergency power supply and resiliency
faciltiies.

Comment Reviewer Response
Public and Committee Review Comments and Responses
Add context to the wildfire section regarding PSPS and its public health impacts.

Laura Gracia
PSPS and potential vulnerabiltiies associated with loss of power were added to the extreme heat and wildfire
sections on pages 83 and 130.

During wildfires, it is common practice to implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). PSPS can impact residents’ ability to refrigerate food and medication, operate lifesaving medical devices, and maintain communication systems. For example, in January 2025, the Los Angeles
wildfires triggered several shutoffs by Southern California Edison, the electricity provider for Maywood. Although
wildfires are unlikely to occur within Maywood itself, the city remains vulnerable to the secondary impacts of
wildfire including power shutoffs and poor air quality.

Promote homeowner access to earthquake retrofitting grants through partnerships with the California Earthquake Authority. Laura Gracia Mitigation Action #9 was expanded. Review, update, and
enforce earthquake resistant building code. Conduct
building safety inspections to check for earthquake and fire safety compliance. Identify older structures and facilities at greater risk of damage from liquefaction. Explrore
partnerships to provide technical assistance to
homeowners in preparation for potential earthquakes.

Appendix E:

Plan Review Tool

Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide
LOCAL MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW TOOL The Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool (PRT) demonstrates how the local mitigation plan meets the regulation in 44 CFR § 201.6 and offers states and FEMA Mitigation Planners an opportunity to provide feedback to the local governments, including special districts.

1. The Multi-Jurisdictional Summary Sheet is a worksheet that is used to document how each jurisdiction met the requirements of the plan elements (Planning Process; Risk Assessment; Mitigation Strategy; Plan Maintenance; Plan Update; and Plan Adoption).

2. The Plan Review Checklist summarizes FEMA’s evaluation of whether the plan has addressed all requirements.

Plan Information
Jurisdiction(s) City of Maywood
Title of Plan City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan
New Plan or Update New Plan
Single- or Multi-Jurisdiction Single Jurisdiction
Date of Plan
Local Point of Contact
Title Miguel Leon, Assistant to the City Manager
Agency City of Maywood
Address 4319 E. Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270
Phone Number 323-562-5747
Email [email protected]

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Additional Point of Contact
Title Ben Schattschneider, Project Manager
Agency Stantec
Address 1500 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 100
Phone Number 740-417-7055
Email [email protected]
Review Information
State Review
State Reviewer(s) and Title
State Review Date
FEMA Review
FEMA Reviewer(s) and Title
Date Received in FEMA
Region
Plan Not Approved
Plan Approvable Pending
Adoption
Plan Approved

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Multi-Jurisdictional Summary Sheet
# Jurisdiction Name
Requirements Met (Y/N)
A. Planning
Process
B. Risk
Assessment
C. Mitigation
Strategy
D. Plan
Maintenance
E. Plan
Update
F. Plan
Adoption
G. HHPD Requirements
1 City of Maywood

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Plan Review Checklist
The Plan Review Checklist is completed by FEMA. States and local governments are encouraged, but not required, to use the PRT as a checklist to ensure all requirements have been met prior to submitting the plan for review and approval. The purpose of the checklist is to identify the location of relevant or applicable content in the plan by element/sub-element and to determine if each requirement has been “met” or “not met.” FEMA completes the “required revisions” summary at the bottom of each element to clearly explain the revisions that are required for plan approval. Required revisions must be explained for each plan sub-element that is “not met.” Sub-elements in each summary should be referenced using the appropriate numbers (A1, B3, etc.), where applicable.

Requirements for each element and sub-element are described in detail in Section 4: Local Plan Requirements of this guide.

Plan updates must include information from the current planning process.

If some elements of the plan do not require an update, due to minimal or no changes between updates, the plan must document the reasons for that.

Multi-jurisdictional elements must cover information unique to all participating jurisdictions.

Element A: Planning Process
Element A Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
A1. Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared and who was involved in the process for each jurisdiction? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(1)) A1-a. Does the plan document how the plan was prepared, including the schedule or time frame and activities that made up the plan’s development, as well as who was involved? Section 2 Planning
Process
A1-b. Does the plan list the jurisdiction(s) participating in the plan that seek approval, and describe how they participated in the planning process?
Section 2 Planning
Process, pages 18-22
A2. Does the plan document an opportunity for neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, and agencies that have the authority to regulate development as well as businesses, academia, and other private and non-profit interests to be involved in the planning process? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(b)(2)) A2-a. Does the plan identify all stakeholders involved or given an opportunity to be involved in the planning process, and how each stakeholder was presented with this opportunity?
Section 2 Planning
Process, page 26,
Appendix D

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Element A Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
dA3. Does the plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(b)(1)) A3-a. Does the plan document how the public was given the opportunity to be involved in the planning process and how their feedback was included in the plan?
Section 2 Planning
Process, pages 21-54,
Appendix C and D
A4. Does the plan describe the review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(b)(3)) A4-a. Does the plan document what existing plans, studies, reports and technical information were reviewed for the development of the plan, as well as how they were incorporated into the document?
Section 2 Planning
Process, page 26
Element A Required Revisions
Required Revision:

Element B: Risk Assessment
Element B Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
B1. Does the plan include a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards that can affect the jurisdiction? Does the plan also include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the probability of future hazard events? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(i))
B1-a. Does the plan describe all natural hazards that can affect the jurisdiction(s) in the planning area, and does it provide the rationale if omitting any natural hazards that are commonly recognized to affect the jurisdiction(s) in the planning area? Section 4 Risk
Assessment, pages 44-45
B1-b. Does the plan include information on the location of each identified hazard?
Section 4 Risk
Assessment
B1-c. Does the plan describe the extent for each identified hazard?
Section 4 Risk
Assessment
B1-d. Does the plan include the history of previous hazard events for each identified hazard?
Section 4 Risk
Assessment

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B1-e. Does the plan include the probability of future events for each identified hazard, including the type, location and range of anticipated intensities?
Section 4 Risk
Assessment
B1-f. For participating jurisdictions in a multi-jurisdictional plan, does the plan describe any hazards that are unique to and/or vary from those affecting the overall planning area?
Not applicable
B2. Does the plan include a summary of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability and the impacts on the community from the identified hazards? Does this summary also address NFIP-insured structures that have been repetitively damaged by floods? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(ii)) B2-a. Does the plan provide an overall summary of each
jurisdiction’s vulnerability to the identified hazards? Section 4 Risk
Assessment
B2-b. For each participating jurisdiction, does the plan describe the potential impacts of each of the identified hazards on each participating jurisdiction?
Section 4 Risk
Assessment
B2-c. Does the plan address NFIP-insured structures within each jurisdiction that have been repetitively damaged by floods?
Section 4 Risk
Assessment, page 89
Element B Required Revisions
Required Revision:

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Element C: Mitigation Strategy
Element C Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
C1. Does the plan document each participant’s existing authorities, policies, programs and resources and its ability to expand on and improve these existing policies and programs? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3))
C1-a. Does the plan describe how the existing capabilities of each participant are available to support the mitigation strategy? Does this include a discussion of the existing building codes and land use and development ordinances or
regulations?
Section 5 Capability
Assessment, Planning and
Regulatory Capability -
Building Design and
Construction, page 145
C1-b. Does the plan describe each participant’s ability to expand and improve the identified capabilities to achieve mitigation?
Section 5 Capability
Assessment, Conclusion on
Campus Capability, page
145
C2. Does the plan address each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(ii)) C2-a. Does the plan contain a narrative description or a table/list of their participation activities?
Not applicable
C3. Does the plan include goals to reduce/avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(i))
C3-a. Does the plan include goals to reduce the risk from the hazards identified in the plan?
Section 6, Mitigation Strategy,
Developing the Plan’s
Mitigation Goals, pages 150-
151
C4. Does the plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects for each jurisdiction being considered to reduce the effects of hazards, with emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(ii)) C4-a. Does the plan include an analysis of a comprehensive range of actions/projects that each jurisdiction considered to reduce the impacts of hazards identified in the risk
assessment?
Section 6, Mitigation Strategy,
2025 City of Maywood
Mitigation Action Plan, pages
158-160
C4-b. Does the plan include one or more action(s) per
jurisdiction for each of the hazards as identified within the plan’s risk assessment?
Section 6, Mitigation Strategy,
2025 City of Maywood
Mitigation Action Plan, pages
158-160
C5. Does the plan contain an action plan that describes how the actions identified will be prioritized (including a cost-benefit review), implemented, and administered by each jurisdiction? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii)) C5-a. Does the plan describe the criteria used for prioritizing actions?
Section 6, Mitigation Strategy,
Prioritization of Mitigation
Actions, page 157

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Element C Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
C5-b. Does the plan provide the position, office, department or agency responsible for implementing/administrating the
identified mitigation actions, as well as potential funding sources and expected time frame?
Section 6, Mitigation
Strategy, 2025 City of
Maywood Mitigation Action
Plan, pages 158-160
Element C Required Revisions
Required Revision:

Element D: Plan Maintenance
Element D Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
D1. Is there discussion of how each community will continue public participation in the plan maintenance process? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(4)(iii)) D1-a. Does the plan describe how communities will continue to seek future public participation after the plan has been approved?
Section 7, Plan Maintenance,
Continued Public and
Stakeholder Involvement,
pages 7-5 to 7-6
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)? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(4)(i))
D2-a. Does the plan describe the process that will be followed to track the progress/status of the mitigation actions identified within the Mitigation Strategy, along with when this process will occur and who will be responsible for the process?
Section 7, Plan Maintenance,
Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Enhancement, page 166
D2-b. Does the plan describe the process that will be followed to evaluate the plan for effectiveness? This process must identify the criteria that will be used to evaluate the information in the plan, along with when this process will occur and who will be responsible.

Section 7, Plan Maintenance,
Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Enhancement, pages 164-
165
D2-c. Does the plan describe the process that will be followed to update the plan, along with when this process will occur and who will be responsible for the process?
Section 7, Plan Maintenance,
Five Year Plan Review and
Update, page 164

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Element D Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
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? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(4)(ii)) D3-a. Does the plan describe the process the community will follow to integrate the ideas, information and strategy of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms?
Section 7, Plan Maintenance,
Integration, pages 7-3 to 7-4
D3-b. Does the plan identify the planning mechanisms for each plan participant into which the ideas, information and strategy from the mitigation plan may be integrated?
Section 7, Plan Maintenance,
Integration, pages 163-164
D3-c. For multi-jurisdictional plans, does the plan describe each participant's individual process for integrating information from the mitigation strategy into their identified planning
mechanisms?
Not applicable
Element D Required Revisions
Required Revision:

Element E: Plan Update
Element E Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
E1. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(d)(3)) E1-a. Does the plan describe the changes in development that have occurred in hazard-prone areas that have increased or decreased each community’s vulnerability since the previous plan was approved?
Not applicable
E2. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities and progress in local mitigation efforts? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(d)(3))
E2-a. Does the plan describe how it was revised due to
changes in community priorities?
Not applicable
E2-b. Does the plan include a status update for all mitigation actions identified in the previous mitigation plan?
Not applicable

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E2-c. Does the plan describe how jurisdictions integrated the mitigation plan, when appropriate, into other planning
mechanisms?
Not applicable
Element E Required Revisions
Required Revision:

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Element F: Plan Adoption
Element F Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
F1. For single-jurisdictional plans, has the governing body of the jurisdiction formally adopted the plan to be eligible for certain FEMA assistance? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(5)) F1-a. Does the participant include documentation of adoption? Appendix A F2. For multi-jurisdictional plans, has the governing body of each jurisdiction officially adopted the plan to be eligible for certain FEMA assistance? (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(5)) F2-a. Did each participant adopt the plan and provide
documentation of that adoption?
Appendix A
Element F Required Revisions
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Element G: High Hazard Potential Dams (Optional)
HHPD Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
HHPD1. Did the plan describe the incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports and technical information for HHPDs?
HHPD1-a. Does the plan describe how the local government worked with local dam owners and/or the state dam safety agency?
Not applicable
HHPD1-b. Does the plan incorporate information shared by the state and/or local dam owners?
Not applicable
HHPD2. Did the plan address HHPDs in the risk assessment? HHPD2-a. Does the plan describe the risks and vulnerabilities to and from HHPDs?
Not applicable
HHPD2-b. Does the plan document the limitations and describe how to address deficiencies?
Not applicable
HHPD3. Did the plan include mitigation goals to reduce long-term vulnerabilities from HHPDs? HHPD3-a. Does the plan address how to reduce vulnerabilities to and from HHPDs as part of its own goals or with other longterm strategies? Not applicable
HHPD3-b. Does the plan link proposed actions to reducing longterm vulnerabilities that are consistent with its goals? Not applicable
HHPD4-a. Did the plan include actions that address HHPDs and prioritize mitigation actions to reduce vulnerabilities from HHPDs?
HHPD4-a. Does the plan describe specific actions to address HHPDs?
Not applicable
HHPD4-b. Does the plan describe the criteria used to prioritize actions related to HHPDs?
Not applicable
HHPD4-c. Does the plan identify the position, office,
department or agency responsible for implementing and
administering the action to mitigate hazards to or from HHPDs? Not applicable
HHPD Required Revisions
Required Revision:

Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide
Element H: Additional State Requirements (Optional)
Element H Requirements Location in Plan Met /
(section and/or page Not Met
number)
This space is for the State to include additional requirements

Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide
Plan Assessment
These comments can be used to help guide your annual/regularly scheduled updates and the next plan update.

Element A. Planning Process
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement
■
Element B. Risk Assessment
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement
■
Element C. Mitigation Strategy
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement
■
Element D. Plan Maintenance
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement
■
Element E. Plan Update
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement
■
Element G. HHPD Requirements (Optional)
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement

Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide
■
Element H. Additional State Requirements (Optional)
Strengths
■
Opportunities for Improvement
■

Appendix F:

Survey Results
This appendix includes:

F1: Paper Survey Results
F2: Compiled Survey Results

F1: Paper Survey Results

F2: Compiled Survey Results

City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey – All
Answers Compiled
Question 1: Have you ever experienced or been impacted by any of the following hazards? Please Check all that apply.

Question 2: How concerned are you about the possibility of your community being impacted by a hazard? Select one for each hazard.
1 2
10 15
14 22
19 26
36 31
39 37
Tsunami
Dam and Levee Failure
Flood
Wildfire
Urban Fire
High Wind
Severe Storms
Drought
Hazardous Materials and Waste
Public Health Emergencies
Extreme Heat
Earthquake
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IMPACTED BY THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS?
41 39
39 27
20 21
16 17
18 12
8 11
11 15
14 28
32 32
31 29
29 34
22 3
3 3
6 7
6 9
14 13
12 28
20 Hazardous Materials and Waste
Earthquake
Extreme Heat
Public Health Emergencies
Urban Fire
Drought
Severe Storms
Wildfire
High Wind
Flood
Tsunami
Dam and Levee Failure

HOW CONCERNED ARE YOU ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF YOUR
COMMUNITY BEING IMPACTED BY THIS HAZARD?
Extremely Concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned

Question 3: Is there another hazard not listed above that you think is a wide-scale threat to Maywood? If yes, please explain.
• Proximity to LAX Flight Path - Air disaster, mechanical failure/ birds • The industries next to Maywood
• Drinking water contamination, sewer spills, power outage • waste and poor air quality as a consequence of poor business practices • displacement by price gouging, drinking water, vapor intrusion • Toxins and pollutants from nearby industry.
• drinking water contamination, sewer spills, power outage • Yes – Air Pollution and Traffic Safety. Maywood faces a high concentration of industrial pollution and vehicle emissions, which disproportionately affect children's health and overall community well-being. The city is surrounded by freeways, industrial corridors, and high-traffic roads that contribute to poor air quality, respiratory issues (e.g., asthma in children), and unsafe streets for walking and biking. Additionally, traffic-related hazards pose a major risk, especially for children, older adults, and cyclists. The lack of safe pedestrian infrastructure, protected bike lanes, and traffic calming measures makes walking and biking unsafe, limiting children's freedom to play and move around the city independently.
• Neighboring factories release hazardous smells.
• Health of children
• Homelessness in bus stops
• Safety and security
• I’m concerned about rendering plants in Vernon, releasing airborne endotoxins and bioaerosols into the air, which may pose serious health risks. • La contaminacion por el Plomo que creo EXIDE
• Las pandillas ya que cada rato grafitti las paredes de casas privadas • Huele mucho a gas entre las calles Slauson Ave. y Heliotrope Ave • exceso de velocidad

Question 4: The City is planning for hazardous events and disasters. Please share how important you think each activity area is.

Question 5: What additional actions do you think are the most important for your community to take to increase resilience to hazards, including climate-related hazards? • Survey and plan should be shared with all community members. • One of the most important things Maywood can do to increase resilience to hazards, including climate-related ones, is to prioritize green infrastructure and safer streets.

Planting more trees and creating shaded areas, especially near schools and sidewalks, would help with extreme heat, while better stormwater management could reduce flooding risks. Another key step is ensuring public spaces and buildings are disaster-ready.

Schools, libraries, and community centers should be equipped as resilience hubs, providing cooling spaces, clean air shelters, and backup power for emergencies.

Retrofitting older buildings, especially homes and schools, would also make a big difference in earthquake and extreme weather safety. Traffic safety is another major issue.

Creating safer streets for walking and biking, adding crosswalks, and slowing down traffic near schools would protect children and families from everyday hazards, while also making the community more resilient in an emergency. Lastly, better air quality protections and emergency preparedness programs should be a priority. Maywood is already impacted by industrial pollution, so stronger regulations, air monitoring, and disaster response plans tailored for families and children would go a long way in keeping the community safe. By focusing on these areas, Maywood can build a city that is not just disaster-resilient, but also healthier, safer, and more livable for everyone.
• There needs to be more protections for hazardous sites to the community. We are constantly being polluted, climate change will only make this worse. Please protect community before industry.
1 1 2 2 1 2
7 6 7
12 9 9
47 48 46
41 43 44
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 Structural
Projects
Emergency
Services
Property
Protection
Prevention Public
Education and
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection

HOW IMPORTANT ARE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY AREAS FOR
HAZARD MITIGATION?*
Not Important Somewhat imporant Very Important
* Respondents were provided with example projects for each activity area

• improving physical, geographical, medical, and public infrastructure centered on people with disabilities (like funding trained staff to trained in helping and keeping them safe) • I don’t have any the factories in Vernon make our air pretty bad • finalize the HMP, share with the community, locate hazardous areas and have a preventative measures in place
• Maybe practice scenarios where you practice for actual disasters. Drills. • Cert training, public education, eoc training for staff, public mass notification systems • Community engagement - have regular hazard preparedness workshops (i.e., earthquake preparedness) and support plans to vulnerable populations (seniors, low-income familities)
• To take preventative measures to mitigate the chances of more damage • Abandoned building being used as shelter, leading to fires. The buildings near Maywood that leak chemicals into our community
• Probably when the lights went out, I feel like they could have gone around to help. • Communicating with residents more than usual
• We disagreed having warehouse in the city selling drugs • Eventos educativos en la comunidad, escuelas e iglesias • Que existen ancianos que viven solos, muchose se deshidration. "Apoyo" • arboles
• Mas talleres de información
• None, well being of future children
• More police activity, lack of neighborhood watch meetings • Smog, air quality
• Ensuring Maywood residents are housed and able to pay for basic necessities. • Build more parks and green zones within the communities Question 6: Please provide any feedback, comments, or suggestions • im excited about this initiative
• The dragon in the park; glass breaks often; Benito Juarez worn down • Thank you this information was useful.
• Operational area response &amp; recovery system training for all city staff. • Including community awareness about hazardous waste disposal • By preparing carefully and making sure structures and things around are correct and up to date will minimize damage when a disaster occurs.
• This is a community that works and sometimes these gatherings happen during work hours.

Please consider times that are more to the capacity of the community. • They should plant more trees in city of Maywood, especially on 52nd St. since we’re close to factories the release all kinds of pollution and dust • Capacitor las familias para las emergencias
• Pine Park police activity
• Creo tenemos eficientes departmentos. Que siempre estan atentos a ayudar ala Communidad.
• Toda esta informacion resivida en muy importante. Muchas Gracias.

Appendix G:

Hazus Summary Results
This appendix includes:

G1: Hazus Loss Estimates for Earthquake

Hazus: Earthquake Global Risk Report
Region Name
Earthquake Scenario:

Print Date:

MaywoodCA_EQ
Northridge
February 18, 2025
Disclaimer:

Totals only reflect data for those census tracts/blocks included in the user’s study region.

The estimates of social and economic impacts contained in this report were produced using Hazus loss estimation methodology software which is based on current scientific and engineering knowledge. There are uncertainties inherent in any loss estimation technique. Therefore, there may be significant differences between the modeled results contained in this report and the actual social and economic losses following a specific earthquake. These results can be improved by using enhanced inventory, geotechnical, and observed ground motion data.

Table of Contents
Section Page #
General Description of the Region
Building and Lifeline Inventory 4
3 Building Inventory
Critical Facility Inventory
Transportation and Utility Lifeline Inventory
Earthquake Scenario Parameters 7
Direct Earthquake Damage 8
Buildings Damage
Essential Facilities Damage
Transportation and Utility Lifeline Damage
Induced Earthquake Damage 14
Debris Generation
Social Impact
Shelter Requirements
Casualties
Economic Loss
15 Building Related Losses
Transportation and Utility Lifeline Losses
Appendix A: County Listing for the Region
Appendix B: Regional Population and Building Value Data 17 Fire Following Earthquake
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Hazus-MH is a regional earthquake loss estimation model that was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Institute of Building Sciences. The primary purpose of Hazus is to provide a methodology and software application to develop multi-hazard losses at a regional scale. These loss estimates would be used primarily by local, state and regional officials to plan and stimulate efforts to reduce risks from multi-hazards and to prepare for emergency response and recovery.

The earthquake loss estimates provided in this report was based on a region that includes 1 county(ies) from the following state(s):

General Description of the Region
California
Note:

Appendix A contains a complete listing of the counties contained in the region.

The geographical size of the region is 1.18 square miles and contains 7 census tracts. There are over 6 thousand households in the region which has a total population of 25,138 peopleF. The distribution of population by Total Region and County is provided in Appendix B.

There are an estimated 4 thousand buildings in the region with a total building replacement value (excluding contents) of 1,834 (millions of dollars). Approximately 91.00 % of the buildings (and 59.00% of the building value) are associated with residential housing.

The replacement value of the transportation and utility lifeline systems is estimated to be 4,847 and 1 (millions of dollars) , respectively.

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Hazus estimates that there are 4 thousand buildings in the region which have an aggregate total replacement value of 1,834 (millions of dollars) . Appendix B provides a general distribution of the building value by Total Region and County.

Building and Lifeline Inventory
Building Inventory
In terms of building construction types found in the region, wood frame construction makes up 91% of the building inventory. The remaining percentage is distributed between the other general building types.

Critical Facility Inventory
Hazus breaks critical facilities into two (2) groups: essential facilities and high potential loss facilities (HPL). Essential facilities include hospitals, medical clinics, schools, fire stations, police stations and emergency operations facilities. High potential loss facilities include dams, levees, military installations, nuclear power plants and hazardous material sites.

For essential facilities, there are 0 hospitals in the region with a total bed capacity of beds. There are 9 schools, 0 fire stations, 1 police stations and 0 emergency operation facilities. With respect to high potential loss facilities (HPL), there are no dams identified within the inventory. The inventory also includes no hazardous material sites, no military installations and no nuclear power plants.

Within Hazus, the lifeline inventory is divided between transportation and utility lifeline systems. There are seven (7) transportation systems that include highways, railways, light rail, bus, ports, ferry and airports. There are six (6) utility systems that include potable water, wastewater, natural gas, crude & refined oil, electric power and communications. The lifeline inventory data are provided in Tables 1 and 2.

The total value of the lifeline inventory is over 4,848.00 (millions of dollars). This inventory includes over 64.62 miles of highways, 0 bridges, 56.54 miles of pipes.

Transportation and Utility Lifeline Inventory
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Table 1: Transportation System Lifeline Inventory
System Component # Locations/
# Segments
Replacement value
(millions of dollars)
Highway Bridges 0 0.0000
Segments 118 826.3067
Tunnels 0 0.0000
Subtotal 826.3067
Railways Bridges 0 0.0000
Facilities 0 0.0000
Segments 77 4021.6265
Tunnels 0 0.0000
Subtotal 4021.6265
Light Rail Bridges 0 0.0000
Facilities 0 0.0000
Segments 0 0.0000
Tunnels 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Bus Facilities 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Ferry Facilities 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Port Facilities 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Airport Facilities 0 0.0000
Runways 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Total 4,847.90
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Table 2: Utility System Lifeline Inventory
System Component
# Locations /
Segments
Replacement value
(millions of dollars)
Potable Water Distribution Lines NA 0.9157
Facilities 0 0.0000
Pipelines 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.9157
Waste Water Distribution Lines NA 0.5494
Facilities 0 0.0000
Pipelines 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.5494
Natural Gas Distribution Lines NA 0.3663
Facilities 0 0.0000
Pipelines 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.3663
Oil Systems Facilities 0 0.0000
Pipelines 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Electrical Power Facilities 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Communication Facilities 0 0.0000
Subtotal 0.0000
Total 1.80
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Hazus uses the following set of information to define the earthquake parameters used for the earthquake loss estimate provided in this report.

Earthquake Scenario
Scenario Name
Latitude of Epicenter
Earthquake Magnitude
Depth (km)
Attenuation Function
Type of Earthquake
Fault Name
Historical Epicenter ID #
Longitude of Epicenter
Probabilistic Return Period
Rupture Length (Km)
Rupture Orientation (degrees)
Northridge
Arbitrary
NA

5.81 0.00
West US, Extensional 2008 - Strike Slip

10.00 5.83

33.99 -118.19
NA
NA
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Direct Earthquake Damage
Hazus estimates that about 1,029 buildings will be at least moderately damaged. This is over 22.00 % of the buildings in the region. There are an estimated 51 buildings that will be damaged beyond repair. The definition of the ‘damage states’ is provided in Volume 1: Chapter 5 of the Hazus technical manual. Table 3 below summarizes the expected damage by general occupancy for the buildings in the region. Table 4 below summarizes the expected damage by general building type.

Building Damage
0 200
400
600
800
1,000
Agriculture
Commercial
Education
Government
Industrial
Other
Residential
Religion
Single
Family
Damage Categories by General Occupancy Type
Slight
Moderate
Extensive
Complete
Table 3: Expected Building Damage by Occupancy
None Slight
Count Count (%)
Moderate Extensive
Count (%)
Complete
(%) (%) Count Count (%)
Agriculture 0.42 0.02 0.39 0.02 0.17 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 Commercial 106.59 5.62 91.33 5.28 71.43 8.39 24.56 19.39 10.09 19.51 Education 5.24 0.28 2.40 0.14 1.85 0.22 0.42 0.33 0.09 0.17 Government 1.41 0.07 1.09 0.06 0.45 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.00 0.01 Industrial 21.39 1.13 17.53 1.01 17.65 2.07 8.23 6.49 3.21 6.20 Other Residential 1082.99 57.10 996.84 57.63 480.18 56.42 68.74 54.26 30.26 58.53 Religion 4.09 0.22 4.44 0.26 4.31 0.51 1.64 1.29 0.52 1.00 Single Family 674.69 35.57 615.72 35.60 275.03 32.32 23.04 18.19 7.53 14.56 Total 1,897 1,730 851 127 52
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Table 4: Expected Building Damage by Building Type (All Design Levels) Extensive
Count
Complete
Count (%) Count (%)
Moderate
Count (%)
Slight
Count (%)
None
(%)
Wood 1783.50 94.03 1641.85 94.92 736.91 86.59 61.66 48.67 16.74 32.39 Steel 12.72 0.67 13.57 0.78 24.69 2.90 17.01 13.43 7.56 14.62 Concrete 17.78 0.94 19.28 1.11 23.22 2.73 15.82 12.49 9.33 18.05 Precast 2.34 0.12 2.54 0.15 2.83 0.33 0.96 0.76 0.43 0.82 RM 77.84 4.10 46.68 2.70 50.07 5.88 16.40 12.95 1.27 2.45 URM 2.64 0.14 5.81 0.34 13.36 1.57 14.83 11.71 16.37 31.67 MH 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total
*Note:

RM Reinforced Masonry
URM Unreinforced Masonry
MH Manufactured Housing
1,897 1,730 851 127 52
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Essential Facility Damage
Before the earthquake, the region had hospital beds available for use. On the day of the earthquake, the model estimates that only hospital beds (%) are available for use by patients already in the hospital and those injured by the earthquake.

After one week, % of the beds will be back in service. By 30 days, % will be operational.

Table 5: Expected Damage to Essential Facilities
Total
Damage > 50%
At Least Moderate
# Facilities
Complete
Damage > 50%
Classification With Functionality
> 50% on day 1
Hospitals 0 0 0 0
Schools 9 9 0 0
EOCs 0 0 0 0
PoliceStations 1 1 0 0
FireStations 0 0 0 0
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Transportation Lifeline Damage
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Table 6: Expected Damage to the Transportation Systems
Number of Locations
Locations/ With at Least
After Day 1 After Day 7
With Functionality > 50 %
Damage
With Complete
System Component
Segments Mod. Damage
Highway Segments 118 0 0 116 116
Bridges 0 0 0 0 0
Tunnels 0 0 0 0 0
Railways Segments 77 0 0 6 6
Bridges 0 0 0 0 0
Tunnels 0 0 0 0 0
Facilities 0 0 0 0 0
Light Rail Segments 0 0 0 0 0
Bridges 0 0 0 0 0
Tunnels 0 0 0 0 0
Facilities 0 0 0 0 0
Bus Facilities 0 0 0 0 0
Ferry Facilities 0 0 0 0 0
Port Facilities 0 0 0 0 0
Airport Facilities 0 0 0 0 0
Runways 0 0 0 0 0
Tables 7-9 provide information on the damage to the utility lifeline systems. Table 7 provides damage to the utility system facilities. Table 8 provides estimates on the number of leaks and breaks by the pipelines of the utility systems. For electric power and potable water, Hazus performs a simplified system performance analysis. Table 9 provides a summary of the system performance information.

Note: Roadway segments, railroad tracks and light rail tracks are assumed to be damaged by ground failure only. If ground failure maps are not provided, damage estimates to these components will not be computed.

Table 6 provides damage estimates for the transportation system.

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Table 7 : Expected Utility System Facility Damage
With at Least with Functionality > 50 %
After Day 1 After Day 7
With Complete
Damage
System
# of Locations
Moderate Damage
Total #
Potable Water 0 0 0 0 0
Waste Water 0 0 0 0 0
Natural Gas 0 0 0 0 0
Oil Systems 0 0 0 0 0
Electrical Power 0 0 0 0 0
Communication 0 0 0 0 0
Table 8 : Expected Utility System Pipeline Damage (Site Specific) System
Breaks
Number of
Leaks
Number of
Length (miles)
Total Pipelines
Potable Water 28 11 3
Waste Water 17 5 1
Natural Gas 11 2 0
Oil 0 0 0
Potable Water
Electric Power
Total # of
Households At Day 3 At Day 7 At Day 30
Number of Households without Service
Table 9: Expected Potable Water and Electric Power System Performance At Day 90
6,558
0 0 0 0 0
5,456 4,007 1,974 243 7
At Day 1
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Debris Generation
Induced Earthquake Damage
Earthquake Debris (millions of tons)

0.000 0.005 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.030 0.035
Total Debris
Total Debris Wood
Total Debris Steel
Brick/ Wood Reinforced Concrete/Steel Total Debris Truck Load

0.01 0.02 0.03 1,320 (@25 tons/truck)
Hazus estimates the amount of debris that will be generated by the earthquake. The model breaks the debris into two general categories: a) Brick/Wood and b) Reinforced Concrete/Steel. This distinction is made because of the different types of material handling equipment required to handle the debris.

The model estimates that a total of 33,000 tons of debris will be generated. Of the total amount, Brick/Wood comprises

44.00% of the total, with the remainder being Reinforced Concrete/Steel. If the debris tonnage is converted to an estimated number of truckloads, it will require 1,320 truckloads (@25 tons/truck) to remove the debris generated by the earthquake.

Fire Following Earthquake
Fires often occur after an earthquake. Because of the number of fires and the lack of water to fight the fires, they can often burn out of control. Hazus uses a Monte Carlo simulation model to estimate the number of ignitions and the amount of burnt area. For this scenario, the model estimates that there will be 1 ignitions that will burn about 0.04 sq. mi 3.35 % of the region’s total area.) The model also estimates that the fires will displace about 832 people and burn about 54 (millions of dollars) of building value.

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Shelter Requirement
Hazus estimates the number of households that are expected to be displaced from their homes due to the earthquake and the number of displaced people that will require accommodations in temporary public shelters. The model estimates 167 households to be displaced due to the earthquake. Of these, 142 people (out of a total population of 25,138) will seek temporary shelter in public shelters.

Social Impact
Displaced Households/ Persons Seeking Short Term Public Shelter 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Displaced households
as a result of the
earthquake
Person seeking temporary public shelter
Persons seeking
temporary public shelter
Displaced households
as a result of the
earthquake
167 142
Hazus estimates the number of people that will be injured and killed by the earthquake. The casualties are broken down into four (4) severity levels that describe the extent of the injuries. The levels are described as follows; · Severity Level 1: Injuries will require medical attention but hospitalization is not needed. · Severity Level 2: Injuries will require hospitalization but are not considered life-threatening · Severity Level 3: Injuries will require hospitalization and can become life threatening if not promptly treated.
· Severity Level 4: Victims are killed by the earthquake.

The casualty estimates are provided for three (3) times of day: 2:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. These times represent the periods of the day that different sectors of the community are at their peak occupancy loads. The 2:00 AM estimate considers that the residential occupancy load is maximum, the 2:00 PM estimate considers that the educational, commercial and industrial sector loads are maximum and 5:00 PM represents peak commute time.

Table 10 provides a summary of the casualties estimated for this earthquake Casualties
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Table 10: Casualty Estimates
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
2 AM Commercial 0.25 0.06 0.01 0.02
Commuting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Educational 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Hotels 0.03 0.01 0.00 0.00
Industrial 0.34 0.09 0.01 0.02
Other-Residential 36.25 7.35 0.86 1.67
Single Family 8.79 1.33 0.09 0.17
Total 46 9 1 2
2 PM Commercial 25.39 6.38 0.89 1.72
Commuting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Educational 7.08 1.40 0.17 0.34
Hotels 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
Industrial 2.55 0.63 0.09 0.17
Other-Residential 10.94 2.27 0.28 0.51
Single Family 2.62 0.41 0.03 0.05
Total 49 11 1 3
5 PM Commercial 22.33 5.62 0.80 1.51
Commuting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Educational 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Hotels 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
Industrial 1.59 0.40 0.06 0.11
Other-Residential 14.16 2.93 0.36 0.66
Single Family 3.41 0.53 0.04 0.07
Total 41 9 1 2
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Economic Loss
The total economic loss estimated for the earthquake is 235.96 (millions of dollars), which includes building and lifeline related losses based on the region's available inventory. The following three sections provide more detailed information about these losses.

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Building-Related Losses
The building losses are broken into two categories: direct building losses and business interruption losses. The direct building losses are the estimated costs to repair or replace the damage caused to the building and its contents. The business interruption losses are the losses associated with inability to operate a business because of the damage sustained during the earthquake. Business interruption losses also include the temporary living expenses for those people displaced from their homes because of the earthquake.

The total building-related losses were 235.87 (millions of dollars); 13 % of the estimated losses were related to the business interruption of the region. By far, the largest loss was sustained by the residential occupancies which made up over 45 % of the total loss. Table 11 below provides a summary of the losses associated with the building damage.

Capital-Related 2%
Content 23%
Inventory 2%
Non_Structural 51%
Relocation 5%
Rental 3%
Structural 10%
Wage 3%
Total: 100%
Earthquake Losses by Loss Type ($ millions)
0 20
40 60
80 100
Earthquake Losses by Occupancy Type ($
millions)
Single
Family
Commercial
Industrial
Others
Other
Residential
Table 11: Building-Related Economic Loss Estimates
(Millions of dollars)
Commercial Industrial Others Total
Other
Residential
Area Single
Family
Category
Income Losses
Wage 0.0000 5.3787 0.2734 0.6423 0.4384 6.7328
Capital-Related 0.0000 4.3107 0.1702 0.2732 0.1311 4.8852 Rental 0.4298 2.8089 0.1728 4.4428 0.1179 7.9722
Relocation 1.5963 4.3141 0.7623 3.2488 1.9225 11.8440
Subtotal 2.0261 8.6071 16.8124 1.3787 2.6099 31.4342
Capital Stock Losses
Structural 2.5430 10.3527 2.6296 6.1577 2.5826 24.2656
Non_Structural 13.8881 31.7956 12.1260 51.7940 11.2672 120.8709 Content 5.4577 18.9231 9.4706 15.3246 4.9130 54.0890
Inventory 0.0000 3.8435 1.3679 0.0000 0.0028 5.2142
Subtotal 21.8888 73.2763 64.9149 25.5941 18.7656 204.4397 Total 23.91 81.88 81.73 26.97 21.38 235.87
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Transportation and Utility Lifeline Losses
For the transportation and utility lifeline systems, Hazus computes the direct repair cost for each component only. There are no losses computed by Hazus for business interruption due to lifeline outages. Tables 12 & 13 provide a detailed breakdown in the expected lifeline losses.

Table 12: Transportation System Economic Losses
(Millions of dollars)
System Component Inventory Value Economic Loss Loss Ratio (%) Highway Segments 826.3067 0.0000 0.00
Bridges 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Tunnels 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 826.3067 0.0000
Railways Segments 4021.6265 0.0000 0.00
Bridges 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Tunnels 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 4021.6265 0.0000
Light Rail Segments 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Bridges 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Tunnels 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Bus Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Ferry Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Port Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Airport Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Runways 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Total 4,847.93 0.00
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Table 13: Utility System Economic Losses
(Millions of dollars)
System Component Inventory Value Economic Loss Loss Ratio (%) Potable Water Pipelines 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Distribution Lines 0.9157 0.0485 5.30
Subtotal 0.9157 0.0485
Waste Water Pipelines 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Distribution Lines 0.5494 0.0244 4.44
Subtotal 0.5494 0.0244
Natural Gas Pipelines 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Distribution Lines 0.3663 0.0083 2.27
Subtotal 0.3663 0.0083
Oil Systems Pipelines 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Electrical Power Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Communication Facilities 0.0000 0.0000 0.00
Subtotal 0.0000 0.0000
Total 1.83 0.08
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Los Angeles,CA
Appendix A: County Listing for the Region
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Residential Non-Residential Total
Building Value (millions of dollars)
State County Name Population
California
Los Angeles 25,138 1,084 749 1,834
Total Region 25,138 1,084 749 1,834
Appendix B: Regional Population and Building Value Data Earthquake Global Risk Report Page 22 of 22

City of Maywood, California
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Plan Adoption

What is Hazard Mitigation?
Any sustained action taken to reduce or
eliminate the long-term risk to human life
and property from hazards.

FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PROCESS
Hazard Mitigation Plans:
o Identify hazard risk
o Develop strategies to reduce it
o Break the disaster cycle
2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

1. ORGANIZE THE

PLANNING PROCESS
& RESOURCES

2. ASSESS RISKS

3. DEVELOP A

MITIGATION

STRATEGY

4. ADOPT &

IMPLEMENT THE
PLAN

Outreach and Engagement Efforts
2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
• City of Maywood Hazard Mitigation Steering
Committee (HMSC) Meetings • Kick-off and Hazard Identification Meeting –
December 4, 2024
• Risk Assessment Meeting – February 26, 2025
• Mitigation Strategy and Plan Review Meeting –
April 25, 2025
• Stakeholder group meetings – January and
February 2025 • Maywood City School Principals • City Youth Commissioners • Youth and Government Club • Amigos de los Rios • Public Outreach and Tabling Events • YMCA Food Distribution – February 26 • City Earth Day Event – April 26 • Public Survey

Risk Assessment
2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
• Identified potential hazards
• Assessed vulnerability of community
residents and assets to hazards
• Impact on buildings and critical facilities
• Damage to critical infrastructure (E.g.,
hospitals, utility poles)
• Impact to community health and safety
• Economic impacts
• Impacts due to climate change
Hazard Priority
Ranking
Drought
High Earthquake
Extreme Heat
Hazardous Materials and Waste
High Winds (Includes Strong Winds
Santa Ana Winds, and Tornadoes)
Medium
Public Health Emergency (Includes
communicable diseases, pandemics)
Urban Fires (Includes Structural and
Industrial Fires)
Wildfire
Dam and Levee Failure (Includes
consequences of dam and levee failure
from other regions)
Flood Low
Severe Storms (Thunderstorm, Lightning
and Hail)
Tsunami

Plan Goals
2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

Sample Mitigation Actions
• Ensure the design of the upcoming
Maywood City Teen Center can function as
the City’s resilience hub
• Implement a citywide emergency
notification system
• Update the City’s emergency operations
and functions plan
• Continue urban forest management
programs
• Increase public education and awareness
about storm preparedness measures
• Campaign to expand awareness for fire
safety measures at home
2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

Next steps
2025 CITY OF MAYWOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
• Adopt and Implement Plan
• Convene the hazard mitigation steering committee annually to monitor progress and advance action plan
• Integrate hazard mitigation planning efforts into other community plans
• Update plan every 5 years
• Revise community priorities
• Check status of mitigation actions and identify new
ones
• Re-assess risk to hazards based on new developments