Merced County MJHMP — City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority, April 18, 2022 (part 2 of 3)

6.3.2 Maintenance and Evaluation Process
The HMPT will continually observe the incorporation process, evaluation method, updating method, continued public participation, and completion of the action/projects to assure that the HMPT and the plan itself are performing as anticipated. By monitoring these processes, the HMPT will then be able to evaluate them at the time of the plan update, determining if any changes are needed.

The MJHMP plan update every five years provides an opportunity to determine whether there have been any significant changes in the county that may, in turn, necessitate changes in the types of mitigation actions proposed. New development in identified hazard areas, an increased exposure to hazards, the 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 MJHMP.

The plan review provides county officials with an opportunity to evaluate those actions that have been successful and to explore the possibility of documenting potential losses that were avoided due to the implementation of specific mitigation measures. The plan review also provides the opportunity to address mitigation actions that may not have been successfully implemented as assigned.

During the five-year plan update process, the following questions will be considered as criteria for assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Plan:

Ɣ Do the goals address current and expected conditions? Ɣ Are the goals and objectives consistent with changes in State and Federal policy? Ɣ Complete status update on all mitigation projects. What strategies should be revised? Ɣ Has the nature or magnitude of risks changed (current and expected conditions)? Ɣ Are the current resources appropriate for implementing the LHMP? Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Plan Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance
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Ɣ Are there implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal or coordination issues with other agencies?
Ɣ Have the outcomes occurred as expected?
Ɣ Did the county and participating agencies and other partners participate in the plan implementation process as assigned?
The County of Merced is committed to involving the public in the continual reshaping and updating of the MJHMP, as discussed in subsection 6.3.4.

6.3.3 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
Another important implementation mechanism that is highly effective and low-cost is incorporation of the hazard mitigation plan recommendations and their underlying principles into other county and city plans and mechanisms. Where possible, plan participants will use existing plans and/or programs to implement hazard mitigation actions. This plan should also be cross-referenced when related planning mechanisms are updated. As previously stated above, mitigation is most successful when it is incorporated into the day-to-day functions and priorities of government and development. As described in this plan’s capability assessment and jurisdictional annexes, the County and participating jurisdictions already implement policies and programs to reduce losses to life and property from hazards. This plan builds upon the momentum developed through previous and related planning efforts and mitigation programs and recommends implementing actions, where possible, through these other program mechanisms.

These existing mechanisms include (but are not limited to) the following:

Ɣ County and local general plans (2030 General Plan)
Ɣ Community service district area plans and master plans Ɣ County and local emergency operations plans
Ɣ County and local ordinances
Ɣ Flood/stormwater management/master plans
Ɣ Community wildfire protection plans
Ɣ GSPs
Ɣ IRWMPs
Ɣ Stormwater Resource Plans
Ɣ Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs)
Ɣ CIPs
Ɣ Other plans and policies outlined in the capability assessments in the jurisdictional annexes Ɣ Other plans, regulations, and practices with a mitigation focus HMPT members involved in the updates to the planning mechanisms will be responsible for integrating the findings and recommendations of this plan with these other plans, programs, etc., as appropriate. As an action step to ensure integration with other planning mechanisms the County Office of Emergency Services Manager or designee will discuss this topic at the annual meeting of the HMPT described above in subsection 6.3.1. The HMPT will discuss where there are opportunities to incorporate the plan into other planning mechanisms and who would be responsible for leveraging those opportunities. HMPT members representing local jurisdictions will work with their jurisdictional planning teams to integrate their identified mitigation actions into their own local plans and programs. Efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs, and policies will be reported on at the annual HMPT plan review meeting, and a record of successful integration efforts will be kept.

Efforts should continuously be made to monitor the progress of mitigation actions implemented through these other planning mechanisms and, where appropriate, their priority actions should be incorporated into updates of this hazard mitigation plan.

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Examples of a process for incorporation of the MJHMP into specific existing or upcoming planning mechanisms include:

Ɣ Each community (County, Atwater, City of Merced, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos) should adopt (by reference or incorporation) this MJHMP into the Safety Element of their General Plan(s), as encouraged by AB 2140. Evidence of such adoption (by formal, certified resolution) shall be provided to Cal OES and FEMA to become eligible or maintain eligibility for CDDA funding. Each jurisdiction has a specific mitigation action related to this process outlined in subsection 5.3.

Ɣ Reference into the State of California CVFPP.

Ɣ Incorporation into the City of Merced Emergency Operations Plan and Fire Department Strategic Plan.

Ɣ Incorporation into the City of Los Banos Emergency Operations Plan and Fire Department Strategic Plan.

Ɣ Referencing the HMP in the University of California Merced’s Biosafety Manual and Emergency Operations Plan.

6.3.4 Continued Public Involvement
Continued public involvement is imperative to the overall success of the plan’s implementation. Efforts will be made to involve the public in the plan maintenance, evaluation, and review process. This includes maintaining a digital version of the plan on the County OES website for public review. In addition, information on who to contact within the OES will be posted with the plan. The Merced County OES will maintain a file of comments received for reference during the next five-year update. Any revisions to the plan that may occur as a result of a disaster will also be made public and posted on the county website.

The next five-year update process also provides an opportunity to solicit participation from new and existing stakeholders and to publicize success stories from the plan implementation and seek additional public comment. A public hearing(s) or survey to receive public comment on the plan will be held during the plan update period. When the HMPT reconvenes for the update, they will coordinate with all stakeholders participating in the planning process, including those who joined the HMPT after the initial effort, to update and revise the plan. Public notice will be posted, and public participation will be invited, at a minimum, through available website postings and press releases to the local media outlets as well as email and social media announcements.

Public involvement strategies that were used during the 2021 planning process are captured in the Outreach Strategy in Appendix F. The appendix can serve as a reference for continued public involvement over the next several years and lays the foundation for outreach associated with the next formal five-year update.

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7 PLAN ADOPTION

7.1 Element E.1 Formal Adoption Documentation
Adoption by the local governing body demonstrates the community’s commitment to implementing the mitigation strategy and authorizes responsible agencies to execute their actions. The final plan is not approved until Merced County and each participating jurisdiction adopts the plan and FEMA receives documentation of formal adoption by the governing body of each jurisdiction requesting approval. This plan is for Merced County, the unincorporated county, and its incorporated cities of Atwater, Livingston, Dos Palos, Gustine, Merced, and Los Banos.

Merced County and the six participating cities plan to submit this plan to the Merced County Board of Supervisors and their respective city councils upon successful completion of State and federal review and following the issuance of an Approved Pending Adoption (APA) designation from FEMA. This provides an efficient approval process if FEMA determines the MJHMP requires revisions because the County and each participating city can make these revisions prior to initiating the local plan adoption process.

Once FEMA issues APA notification, adoption by each participating jurisdiction must take place within one year for each jurisdiction to become or remain eligible for FEMA HMA program funding. Given this is a multi-jurisdictional planning process, Merced County will coordinate the adoptions of all six jurisdictions as soon as the plan receives APA status. Because each City’s governing bodies have different meeting schedules, Merced County will also coordinate with each participating jurisdiction regarding the timing of their adoptions to submit adoption documentation to Cal OES and FEMA at the same time.

Once the County records and submits the adoption documentation to Cal OES and FEMA, FEMA will issue an official approval letter stating which jurisdictions have adopted and are approved and eligible for FEMA HMA program funding. The approval letter will include the expiration date five years from the date of the letter and attached to the approval letter will be a final FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool that provides feedback on the strengths of the plan, recommendations for plan improvements during future plan updates, and suggestions for implementing the mitigation strategy.

DMA Requirement §201.6(c)(5):
[The plan shall include...] Documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction requesting approval of the plan (e.g., City Council, County commissioner, Tribal Council).

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Appendix A: Planning Team
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Appendix A: Planning Team
APPENDIX A: PLANNING TEAM
Merced County Hazard Mitigation Plan A.1
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Agency/Jurisdiction Title Name Participating
Jurisdiction Stakeholder
Meetings1
Attended
Merced County
Purchasing
Manager Kim Nausin X
Executive Office
(PIO) Mike North X Kick-off; Mtg. #3
Executive Office Alexandra Pierce X
Agricultural
Commissioner David A Robinson X
Assistant
Agricultural
Commissioner
Sean Runyon
X
Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3
Deputy Ag
Commissioner Carrie Mitchell X Mtg. #2; Mtg. #4
County Counsel Forrest Hansen X
County Counsel Steve Maxey X Kick-off;
Assistant
County Counsel Tom Ebersole X Kick-off;
Assistant CIO John Nishihama X Mtg. #2
Merced County Fire Captain Mike Perez X Kick-off;
Planning and
Economic
Development
Director Mark Hendrickson
X
Office of Emergency
Services/Cal FIRE
Deputy Director
of
Administration
David Scheurich
X
Kick-off; Mtg. #2;
Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4
Office of Emergency
Services/Cal FIRE
OES Assistant
Coordinator Greg Padilla X
Kick-off; Mtg. #2;
Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4
Cal FIRE
Fire Chief –
Madera/Maripo
sa/Merced
Counties
Mike van Loben Sels
X
Environmental Health Environmental
Health Vicki Jones X
Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3;
Mtg. #4
Environmental Health Environmental
Health Cesar Ramirez X Kick-off;
Environmental Health
Hazardous
Materials
Specialist II
Melissa Palomino
X
Kick-off;
Public Health Director Rebecca Nanyonjo X
Public Health Assistant Public
Health
Jessica Montoya-
Juarez X
Public Health
Health
Education
Specialist
Jaime Arteaga
X
Mtg. #4
1 Those that are not listed as attending a meeting participated in the planning process in other ways such as emails, phone calls and face-to-face meetings with the County Project Manager and consultants.

County of Merced A.2
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Agency/Jurisdiction Title Name Participating
Jurisdiction Stakeholder
Meetings1
Attended
Emergency Medical
Services
EMS
Coordinator Tim Williams X

Emergency Medical
Services County EMS Jim Clark X
GIS Manager Gene Barrera X
Kick-off; Mtg #2;
Mtg. #3
Public Works Director Dana Hertfelder X Mtg. #4
Public Works Assistant
Director Mike Stephenson X
Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3;
Mtg. #4
Public Works Administrative
Eng. Oscar Ortiz X Mtg. #4
IT Rob Kuhlemeir Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3
Fire
Division
Chief/Deputy
Director of
Operations –
County OES
Mark Pimental
X
Mtg. #4
Office of Education Superintendent Steve Tietjen X
Office of Education PIO Nathan Quevaedo X Kick-off;
RIGGS Ambulance Administrative
Supervisor Dave Murphy X
Westside Ambulance
Chief of
Ambulance
Operations
Michael Courtney
X

Municipalities
City of Atwater Acting Police
Chief Cliff Battles X
Mtg. #3
City of Atwater City Manager Lori Waterman X
City of Atwater / CAL
FIRE Battalion Chief Bobby Ayuso X
Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4
City of Atwater Executive to the
City Manager Janell Martin X
Mtg. #3
City of Atwater Public Works
Director Greg Thompson X

City of Atwater Public Works
Superintendent Justin Vinson X

City of Atwater Police Chief Mike Salvador X Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4 City of Atwater Admin Assistant
II Christina Thurman X
Mtg. #3
City of Dos Palos City Manager Darrell Fonseca X
City of Dos Palos
Police Chief-
Designated
Emergency
Manager for
Dos Palos
Richard McEachin
X
Mtg. #4
City of Dos Palos Interim Police
Chief Cliff Battles X

City of Dos Palos Fire Marshal Dewayne Jones X
County of Merced A.3
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Agency/Jurisdiction Title Name Participating
Jurisdiction Stakeholder
Meetings1
Attended
City of Gustine City Manager Douglas Dunford X
City of Gustine
Public
Information
Officer
Jami Westervelt
X

City of Gustine
Police Chief -
Designated
Emergency
Manager for
Gustine
Jim Markel
X

City of Gustine Fire Chief Pat Berrellii X Mtg. #2
City of Gustine Police
Department Ruben Chavez X
Kick-off; Mtg. #2,
Mtg. #3
City of Livingston City Manager Jose Antonio
Ramirez X
City of Livingston
Police Chief -
Designated
Emergency
Manager for
Livingston
John Markle
X

City of Livingston Public Works Anthony Chavarria X
City of Livingston
Adminstrative
Analyst - Public
Works
Adabel Pirita
X
Mtg. #3
City of Livingston City Manager Tony Avina X Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4 City of Livingston
Administrative
Analyst – Public
Works
Martha Abeloe
X
Mtg. #3
City of Los Banos City Manager Alex Terrazas X
City of Los Banos
Public
Information
Officer
Jason Hedden
X

City of Los Banos
Community and
Economic
Development
Director
Stacy Souza Elms
X
Kick-off; Mtg. #2
Mtg. #3
City of Los Banos
Fire Chief -
Designated
Emergency
Manager for Los
Banos
Mason Hurley
X
Kick-off; Mtg. #4
City of Merced City Manager Stephanie Dietz
City of Merced
Public
Information
Officer
Mike Conway

City of Merced Deputy Chief -
Fire Department Casey Wilson
Kick-off; Mtg. #2;
Mtg. #3
City of Merced
Fire Chief -
Designated
Emergency
Derek Parker

Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3
County of Merced A.4
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Agency/Jurisdiction Title Name Participating
Jurisdiction Stakeholder
Meetings1
Attended
Manager for
Merced
Special Districts
Turlock Irrigation
District
Emergency
Preparedness Jason S. Hicks
X Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3
Merced Irrigation
District
Emergency
Preparedness Peter Wade
X
Ballico Community
Water Service District Board President Manuel Jimenez
X
Delhi County Water Maintenance
Supervisor Lyndal Hibdon
X
Lower San Joaquin
Levee
Executive
Director Reggie Hill X Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4
San Joaquin Valley Air
District
Compliance
Manager Ron Giannone X
EPURE Company Scientist John Lambie X
State and Federal Contacts
Department of Water
Resources Engineer WR Nathan Hicks
X
Kick-off; Mtg. #2;
Mtg. #3
Cal OES
Emergency
Services Inland
Region V
Walt Kent
X
Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3;
Mtg. #4
Cal OES
Emergency
Service
Coordinator
Joanne Gurrola
X
Mtg. #3
CHP Sergeant Luis Lara X
NOAA
Warning
Coordination
Meteorologist
Jerald Meadows
X
Kick-off; Mtg. #3
State Parks Gerald Heberling X
State Parks - Four
Rivers Sector Christopher Jou X
State Parks Heather Reith X Kick-off; Mtg. #2
State Parks
District
Environmental
Coordinator
Andrew Collum
X
Kick-off;
Neighboring Jurisdictions and Academia
UC Merced Emergency
Manager
Laura Rodriguez
Mascorro X
Kick-off; Mtg. #2;
Mtg. #3; Mtg. #4
UC Merced Police Chief Chou Her X
Mariposa County
Sheriff
Emergency
Manager Kevin Packard X
Mariposa County
Sheriff
Emergency
Manager Alyssa Carroll X Mtg. #2
Mariposa County
Sheriff
Emergency
Manager Wes Smith X Mtg. #2; Mtg. #3
Madera County
Sheriff - Sergeant
Emergency
Manager Joseph Wilder X Kick-off;
County of Merced A.5
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Agency/Jurisdiction Title Name Participating
Jurisdiction Stakeholder
Meetings1
Attended
Stanislaus County
OES
Emergency
Manager Melba Hibbard X
Other Stakeholders
Red Cross
Disaster
Program
Manager -
Merced
Helen Cosentino
X
Kick-off; Mtg. #3;
Mtg. #4
Red Cross District Chair
Merced Co Irene Johnson X Mtg. #4
Red Cross Beverly Brewster X
Merced County Food
Bank
Executive
Director Bill Gibbs X Mtg. #3
Merced Medical
Center Marianne Shaw X Kick-off;
PG&E Senior Public
Safety Specialist Deron Mills
X Kick-off; Mtg. #3
Wood Project Manager Jeff Brislawn

Kick-off; Mtg. #2,
Mtg. #3
Wood Assistant Project
Manager Juliana Prosperi
Kick-off; Mtg. #2,
Mtg. #3; Mtg. 4
Wood
Hazard
Mitigation
Planner
Amy Carr

Kick-off; Mtg. #2,
Mtg. #3
Wood
Hazard
Mitigation
Planner
Chris Johnson

Kick-off; Mtg. #2,
Mtg. #3
Wood
Hazard
Mitigation
Planner
Pujeeta Chowdhary

Mtg. #2
Wood GIS Analyst/
Planner Mack Chambers
Kick-off; Mtg. #2,
Mtg. #3
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The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and summarize the hazard mitigation planning process that will be used to update the plan. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is intended to identify hazards, assets at risk, and ways to reduce impacts through long-term sustainable mitigation projects. Introductions
Hazard Mitigation, Mitigation Planning and the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements Role of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT) and Benefits of Participation Objectives and Schedule for the Plan Update and Overview of 2015 Plan Review and Identification of Natural and Human-Caused Hazards Coordination with Stakeholders, Related plans, and Recent Studies Planning for Public Involvement
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Merced County HMPT Meeting #1 Minutes
Date: 16 December 2020 10:00 am - noon PST
Meeting at: Virtual/Webinar - Microsoft Teams
Written by: Jeff Brislawn (Wood, Project Manager), Juliana Prosperi (Wood, Assistant Project Manager) Subject: Merced County MJHMP Update Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Meeting #1

Present:

David Scheurich (Merced County Office of Emergency Services, Assistant Director of Administration, County Lead for HMPT)
Mike Perez (Merced County, Fire Captain)
Gene Barrera (Merced County, GIS Manager)
Nathan Quevaedo (Merced County Office of Education, Communications Manager) Mike North (Merced County Public Information Officer)
Cesar Ramirez (Merced County Division of Environmental Health) Melissa Palomino (Merced County Division of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Specialist II)
Tom Ebersole (Merced County, Assistant County Counsel)
Steve Maxey (Merced County, Community and Economic Development) Greg Padilla (Merced County, Fire Department)
Stacy Souza Elms (City of Los Banos, Community and Economic Development Director) Mason Hurley (City of Los Banos Fire Department, Fire Chief) Casey Wilson (City of Merced Fire Department)
Ruben Chavez (City of Gustine Police Department)
Laura Rodriguez-Mascorro (UC-Merced Emergency Manager)
Marianne Shaw (Merced Medical Center)
Joseph Wilder (Madera County Sheriff/Office of Emergency Services) Helen Cosentino (American Red Cross, Disaster Program Manager: Merced/San Benito) Nathan Hicks (California DWR, Flood Operations Center, Engineer) Andrew Collum (California Department of State Parks, District Environmental Coordinator) Heather Reith (California Department of State Parks)
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This document is a record of attendance and a summary of the topics discussed at the above meeting including the following:
Introductions
Mr. Scheurich kicked off the meeting and thanked everyone for joining and explained the MJHMP is a valuable and important plan for the County have in place. Mr. Perez introduced himself as Mr. Scheurich’s assistant on the project. Mr. Brislawn provided an overview of the agenda and what the team will talk about today. He introduced the Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Wood) team and said they will support Merced County during the planning process and document preparation as the project consultant. He asked that the participants write their name and the agency they represent in the chat box. The participant attendance list is shown above. Mr. Brislawn also provided a link to a virtual poll that asked whether the team has participated in the planning process for a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). Most of the group have not participated on a MJHMP (63%). Hazard Mitigation, Mitigation Planning and the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements Mr. Brislawn began a discussion about the hazard mitigation planning process. Mitigation is one of four phases of emergency management cycle. Mitigation and preparedness build resilience in communities and reduce response and recovery costs. He introduced the concept of a “sustained” action – such as managing your floodplains wisely so that development and infrastructure is not put at risk in such areas.

Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Mr. Brislawn explained the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 which requires having an updated plan in place to ensure the County is eligible for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation grant funds. There are trends resulting in increased costs for disaster response and recovery related to population growth and the increase in the types of events we experience as a community. The COVID-19 pandemic a good example of a circumstance that can cause disruption in our community and to the economy. Mr. Brislawn explained we need these plans for several reasons because the reduce future recovery costs, we can plan around predictive events, and they guide mitigation activities in a coordinated manner.

Planning Process
Mr. Brislawn explained that previous Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidance broke the planning process into 4 phases. We are in Phase 1 and next steps will be developing an outreach strategy and reviewing County capabilities. We will then move into Phase 2, which will involve conducting a Risk Assessment. Phase 3 involves developing a mitigation strategy.

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Phase 1 will involve building a planning team with the County and participating jurisdictions. This phase involves working with other agency stakeholders, specifically those agencies that are already involved with emergency management or mitigation activities. There are several special districts that have direct involvement in levee maintenance, water conservation, and community services. These are some of the agencies we reach out to for input during the planning process.

Public Involvement
FEMA requires we provide two opportunities for public involvement during the planning process:
during the draft stage and prior to plan approval. Public involvement will include online surveys and workshops during the planning effort, and will look to the participating jurisdictions to assist with advertising these opportunities. Our team will be responsible for documenting this process; this may involve documenting specific meetings with stakeholders or other organizations. Mr.

Brislawn asked the group if there were any questions.

Phase II: Risk Assessment
Mr. Brislawn discussed the three components of the risk assessment. He covered what natural hazards we look at in the assessment and how those hazards overlap with community assets. He discussed where there is overlap between the hazards and assets is where we have risk (e.g. potential for losses).

The vulnerability assessment looks at a range of assets in the County: residential/commercial structures and critical facilities and infrastructure. Our team will align this update with the recent FEMA Community Lifeline framework. Understanding risks to lifeline facilities, and identifying ways to minimize those risk with mitigation actions, will better position the plan for grant funding. He also stated we will look at development trends and natural resource areas in terms of assets that may warrant protection from hazard impacts.

Mitigation Capability Assessment
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which are specific and measurable. Mr. Brislawn stated the team will rely on different reference guides for mitigation action alternatives, such as FEMA’s Mitigation Ideas and the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (NFIP CRS) guidance. There is also related guidance from the State of California in the 2020 Adaptation Planning Guide.

Goals from 2014 MJHMP
Mr. Brislawn reviewed the existing 2014 MJHMP goals. He noted they include common types of goals we see in these plans. We will have an opportunity to further review and revise these goals in future meetings.

Actions in 2014 MJHMP
Mr. Brislawn shared the current actions from the existing plan. Mr. Brislawn noted we will need to get a status update on the actions during this planning update. He also noted that if the County does not want to pursue an existing action, the County will need to provide reasoning on why.

An action status form will be provided to capture this input at a later date.

Mitigation Alternatives
Mr. Brislawn stated that the team will need to review and select the alternatives for new actions as part of the plan update process. Each jurisdiction will need at least one new action, and actions will need to be prioritized. We will do this by applying selection and prioritization criteria, such as whether it will work, is it cost-beneficial, affordable, legal, and fair etc. This process will occur at a future planning meeting.

Plan Adoption and Implementation
The participating jurisdictions will need to readopt the plan to secure the buy-in for the process.

In terms of implementation, Mr. Brislawn explained there will need to be an assigned Hazard Mitigation Manager to track the projects. A lot of this work will be related to ongoing work plans and efforts, so it ties in tandem with other existing department and agency partners’ work.

California Legislation
Mr. Brislawn summarized various California legislation that formally links the MJHMP into other planning documents, such as the General Plan. By amending the MJHMP into the General Plan Safety Element in accordance with AB 2140 participating jurisdictions can achieve a higher share of disaster recovery costs from the State.
Role of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT) and Benefits of Participation For participating jurisdictions, the requirements are that we need to document your participation and we need to show this documentation to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and FEMA reviewers, so meeting attendance is key. If you cannot make it, Mr. Brislawn :RRG(QYLURQPHQW ,QIUDVWUXFWXUH,QF

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explained that he recommends an alternate attend in your place so we can still show participation. He also said that the jurisdictions should review and complete planning documents and worksheets. The participating jurisdictions also coordinate the final adoption of the plan.

Mr. Brislawn noted that as the consultant we are here to help facilitate the process and do the heavy lifting for the risk assessment and technical portions, but we really want this to be your plan and that is why it is key to get your input. Mr. Brislawn asked if there were any questions on the roles of the HMPT.

Mr. Brislawn described other “stakeholders” as entities that may be involved in hazard mitigation or emergency management activities that are not going to formally adopt the plan. This can include other local, regional, state or federal government agencies, private, private non-profit, and educational institutions. Mr. Brislawn said if you are a stakeholder you have options to participate. One of them is to participate in the meetings and to provide comments on the plan. Objectives and Schedule for the Plan Update and Overview of 2015 Plan Mr. Brislawn explained we are reconvening the HMPT and updating the plan based on the latest federal requirements and California requirements. The built environment and hazard concerns in communities do change, so we conduct a substantial update to the risk assessment.

The next meeting will focus on the Risk Assessment, which will require the Wood team to conduct the assessment itself and complete the analysis. Other forthcoming deliverables include the public survey.

We will aim to schedule the next meeting in mid-March; the date in the calendar is tentative for now, but a target and we will try to find a date that works for everyone. Mr. Brislawn stated that as a consultant we will provide the tools to the County and jurisdictions to be successful and ensure the planning requirements are met.
Review and Identification of Natural and Human-Caused Hazards Ms. Prosperi defined the Planning Area as the Merced County limits, but noted we also consider regional hazards in Central Valley that could impact the County. Mr. Brislawn added that a regional hazard may include dam failures associated with dams located outside the County limits with the potential to inundate portions of the County. Ms. Prosperi provided an overview of potential other hazards of concern – both natural and human-caused that could be addressed in the plan. She provided a list based on the California State Hazard Mitigation Plan and explained those in bold are the hazards currently addressed in the 2014 MJHMP. :RRG(QYLURQPHQW ,QIUDVWUXFWXUH,QF

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Ms. Prosperi shared a virtual poll link with the group and asked everyone to complete the survey; The final results are listed below with the top five priority hazards bolded:
x Flooding (80%)
x Drought (73%)
x Pandemic/Epidemic (60%)
x Dam Failure (53%)
x Earthquake (40%)
x Hazardous Material Releases (40%)
x Power Outages (33%)
x Subsidence (27%)
x Wildfires (27%)
x Cyber Threats (20%)
x Severe Weather (20%)
x Erosion (7%)
x Landslides/Debris Flows (7%)
x Oil Spills (7%)
x Expansive Soils (0%)
x Fuel Shortages (0%)
Ms. Prosperi asked the group if there were any other natural or human-caused hazards they should consider assessing in the plan. Mr. Scheurich mentioned civil unrest may be a concern, as well as cyber threats. He stated it may be valuable to the County to address cyber threats in the plan, based on where things are trending. He noted there was a substantial and recent cyber- attack in the past month that impacted numerous health facilities and compromised their computer system for up to a month. Pandemic/Epidemic should also be included based on the current COVID19 outbreak and widespread impacts.
Coordination with Stakeholders, Related plans, and Recent Studies Ms. Prosperi provided an overview of Merced County’s existing mitigation capabilities starting with the 2030 Merced County General Plan through a broad summary of relevant regional plans, such as the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Merced-Mariposa- Madera Fire Unit Strategic Plan. Mr. Brislawn asked whether there have been any recent studies on the hazards listed in the County in the past few years.

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It was noted that UC-Merced was applying for an NSF grant for planning for energy resilience in regards to natural disasters.

It was also noted that county departments had recently completed COOP-COG plans.

Mr. Brislawn stated that during the process his team will ask the participants and stakeholders whether they have integrated any of the past planning efforts into the current MJHMP, such as whether the MJHMP was amended into the General Plan. Mr. Scheurich stated he will determine whether the 2014 plan was amended into the 2030 General Plan Safety Element. Planning for Public Involvement
Ms. Prosperi provided an overview of outreach and engagement tools used in the planning process. Mr. Scheurich stated the silver linings of the pandemic is how the County has been able to enhance outreach to different communities in Merced. Ms. Prosperi explained how this planning process can piggyback on other planning efforts that recently occurred or those still underway in the County.

Ms. Prosperi indicated that other Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) mentioned to reach out to during the process may include the senior population, students, agricultural community, and the Latino population. Successful outreach to these groups may involve separate meetings we will want to capture during the planning process. Participants mentioned the City of Los Banos is updating their General Plan and they can share the Public Survey and leverage a monthly newsletter as part of their outreach.
Initial Information Needs and Next Steps
Mr. Brislawn discussed the Plan Update Guide (to be provided after the meeting) and next steps in the planning process and asked the group if there were any other questions.

Questions and Answers
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
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After the meeting, Mr. Scheurich mentioned other potential hazard concerns facing Merced County. He stated the groundwater table is lowering substantially more on the western part of the County (Planada area) compared to the central part of the County, which is exacerbating subsidence in the area. He noted a temporary declaration related to impacted water tanks (25,000-gallon tank replacements) associated with subsidence and drought hazards. Mr. Brislawn said they dealt with the subsidence issue in Fresno County and its effect on flooding and levees.

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Mr. Scheurich said the County has recently tracked and pursued State Homeland Security Grants related to cyber threats. He does not want to necessarily want to focus on cyber threats, but the grant funding is transitioning in this direction. He also noted that 50 percent of the population does not have GED, 85 percent of school population on school lunch program, so outreach and grant funding may need to target socially vulnerable communities in the County. ,0$*(
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 6XEMHFW3XUSRVH
The purpose of the meeting is to review the highlights of the updated Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. The meeting will be delivered as a webinar due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements.

Attendees: Hazard Mitigation Planning Team, Stakeholders and Wood Introductions
Review of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
Update on public involvement activities
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) update Web-map application and critical facility data
Capability Assessment Highlights
Review of mitigation goals
Next steps

Questions and answers
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DĞĞƚŝŶŐ^ƚĂƌƚdŝŵĞ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϰϳ͗ϯϲD
DĞĞƚŝŶŐ
ŶĚdŝŵĞ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗ϭϴ͗ϭϭWD
&ƵůůEĂŵĞ :ŽŝŶdŝŵĞ >ĞĂǀĞdŝŵĞ
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WĂƌŬĞƌ͕ĞƌĞŬ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϲ͗ϮϲD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗ϬϮ͗ϱϱWD ^ĐŚĞƵƌŝĐŚ͕ĂǀŝĚΛ>&/Z
ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϲ͗ϮϲD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗Ϭϰ͗Ϭ ϰWD
,ŝĐŬƐ͕EĂƚŚĂŶΛtZ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϲ͗ϮϳD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗ϬϮ͗ϯϱWD ^ĞĂŶZƵŶǇŽŶͬDĞƌĐĞĚŽ͘ŐŽŵŵ͘;'ƵĞƐƚͿ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϲ͗ϮϴD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗Ϭϯ͗ϱϲWD ĂƌƌĞƌĂ͕'ĞŶĞ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϲ͗ϯϵD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗Ϭϯ͗ϭϲWD WĂĚŝůůĂ͕'ƌĞŐŽƌǇΛ>&/Z
ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϳ͗ϯϳD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗Ϭϳ͗ϭ ϰWD
ϭϮϬϵϱϴϳϱϳϰϵ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϳ͗ϰϭD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϭ͗ϱϵ͗ϰϵD ϭϮϬϵϱϴϳϱϳϰϵ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϮ͗ϯϮ͗ϮϮWD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϮ͗ϱϳ͗ϰϱWD ŚĂŵďĞƌƐ͕DĂĐŬ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϳ͗ϰϮD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϮ͗ϱϴ͗ϭϲWD <ƌŝƐƚŝ<ĞůĞĐŚĞŶǇŝ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϴ͗ϭϰD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭ͗ϬϬ͗ϬϭWD :ĂƐŽŶ,ŝĐŬƐ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϴ͗ϭϲD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϮ͗ϭϬ͗ϬϭWD ^ƚĂĐǇ^ŽƵǌĂ
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^ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϬ͗ϱϴ͗ϭϳD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ ϭ͗Ϭϯ͗ϮϬWD
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^͘ĐĂ͘ŐŽǀ ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϭ͗ϬϬ͗ϯϯD ϯͬϮϰͬϮϬϮϭ͕ϭϮ͗ϯϳ͗ϰϱWD
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David Scheurich with County OES began the meeting with welcoming remarks, a brief overview of the requirements for hazard mitigation planning, and introduced Jeff Brislawn of Wood, the consulting firm hired to facilitate the plan development process. 41 persons were present for the virtual meeting.
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Following introductions of the Wood team by Jeff, it was requested that all attendees type their name, title, and affiliation in the chat function of the Microsoft Teams meeting in order to capture attendance and participation (documented in Attachments 1 and 2). Jeff reviewed the planning process being followed and discussed the project status. Jeff emphasized that jurisdictions that have not yet submitted information requested in the plan update guides to do so as soon as possible. This is particularly important for new jurisdictions to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as the update guides will provide a basis for the development of jurisdictional annexes.

Juliana Prosperi with the Wood team spoke on the public outreach strategy and the work thus far.

This included the creation of a public survey, with versions in English and Spanish, to gauge public input and the perception of risk for Merced County residents. 5LVN$VVHVVPHQW3UHVHQWDWLRQDQG'LVFXVVLRQ
Jeff outlined the general risk assessment requirements before beginning a detailed discussion of each hazard. He presented highlights on each hazard included in the updated risk assessment chapter of the plan, such as the number of new hazards profiled in the 2021 update which were not included in the previous plan. Refer to the Merced County HMP Risk Assessment PowerPoint presentation for specific details on each hazard and a handout summarizing hazard significance.

Additional insight and details were learned during the risk assessment conversation among participants. Highlights of the discussion are noted by hazard in the table below.

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 2 Hazard or Topic Meeting Discussion
Dam Incidents x A question was posed by Ruben from the City of Gustine about the lack of inundation mapping below San Luis and O’Neill Forebay dams? Mack and Jeff noted the missing data layers have been asked for but not obtained yet. David Scheurich mentioned that he had a contact who could potentially provide data. Jeff also mentioned that the Emergency Action Plans should have
inundation maps that could be referenced. David said he has a copy in his office.

Severe Weather:

Dense Fog, Extreme Temps,
Heavy Rain, Wind
x No comment
Drought x No Comment
Subsidence x No Comment
Earthquake x No Comment
Flood & Levee Failure x Levee failure has been added in the flood hazard profile x No comment
Wildfire x No Comment
Landslide x No Comment
Pandemic/Epidemic x No Comment
Agriculture/Pest and Disease x No Comment
Hazardous Materials x No Comment
Cyber Attack x No Comment
Growth and Development Trends x No Comment
HIRA Summary x David Scheurich – Where does climate change fall into this as a hazard? Jeff explained that we don’t typically analyze climate change as its own individual hazard, but rather look at the role climate change plays in impacting the frequency and severity of other hazards
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Gene Barrera, the Merced County GIS manager, gave a demonstration on a new Web Map application that was being created to support the plan update process, in conjunction with a planning class that he is teaching at Stanislaus State University. The ESRI Experience Builder web application will provide more publicly accessible information related to the project, including links to the public survey, and dynamic hazard maps. A password protected map application has been developed so that each jurisdiction could review, verify, and edit critical facilities data specific to them. David and Jeff will identify potential points of contact at each jurisdiction to followup with regarding the critical facilities data review.

The link to the website is below:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c6ad8529e3a84651918e00115607206e/ The critical facilities are being grouped/classified to align with the FEMA Lifelines framework. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/CommunityLifelinesToolkit2.0v2.pdf Review of Mitigation Goals
Another next step will be updating the plan’s goals. Juliana introduced the topic of Mitigation Goals and Objectives for a Hazard Mitigation Plan. She included a summary of the goals from the previous plan, which can be kept or updated to meet the current needs of the county. The group will revisit the goals for finalization at the beginning of the next meeting.

An online form for the planning team to review and provide input to the goals update is below. http://bit.ly/3txL8Ll
Input on the goals is requested by April 9th.

A worksheet will be provided after the meeting with the link, and some examples of goals from related plan for reference.

Capability Assessment Highlights
Juliana also gave an overview of the Capability Assessment portion of the plan, and noted some of the existing planning, regulatory, and project capabilities for the identified hazards. Moving forward jurisdictions should review and update capabilities to reflect current ones, and note opportunities for improvement. Worksheets have been provided in the plan update guides for this purpose.
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Jeff briefly discussed the Mitigation actions plan, highlighting the requirement that each participating jurisdiction provide will need at least one new mitigation action for the plan update, which will be discussed further at a future planning meeting.

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 4 The next HMPC planning meeting will be in April, with a date to be determined. The purpose of the next meeting is to update the mitigation strategy. This will include development of new mitigation actions for the plan and participating jurisdictions. Once the specific dates have been identified, a calendar update will be sent out. The meeting materials will also be shared electronically, including the presentation and handouts. The timeline and steps for the various drafts of the plan to be reviewed and approved by both Cal OES and FEMA was outlined as well.

The meeting adjourned at noon.

Attachment 1: Chat Log
Merced County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update
Risk Assessment Meeting Chat Log
March 24, 2021 – 10:00am-12:00pm PST
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Gene Barrera, Merced County GIS Manager
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 5 [11:10 AM] Ruben and Sammy Gustine PD (Guest)
Ruben Chavez, Chief of Police , Gustine Police Department [11:10 AM] Stacy Souza Elms (Guest)
Stacy Souza Elms, City of Los Banos - Community and Economic Development Director [11:10 AM] Hicks, Nathan@DWR (Guest)
Nathan Hicks, Engineer, DWR Flood Operations Center
[11:10 AM] Jason Hicks
Jason Hicks, Turlock Irrigation District, Manager of Security & Emergency Preparedness [11:10 AM] Kuhlemeier, Rob
Rob Kuhlemeier Merced County IT, Merced County
[11:10 AM] "\"Alyssa Carroll (Guest)\""
Alyssa Carroll Mariposa County OES
[11:10 AM] Kent, [email protected]
Walt Kent, CalOES, Emergency Services Coordinator, Region V [11:10 AM] Vicki Jones (Guest)
Vicki Jones, Merced County Environmental Health Division Director [11:10 AM] Reith, Heather@Parks
Heather Reith, Natural Resources Program Manager, California Department of Parks and Recreation [11:10 AM] Mike Stephenson (Guest)
Mike Stephenson Merced County Assistant Director Public Works [11:10 AM] Nishihama, John J (Guest)
John Nishihama Assistant CIO, Merced County
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[11:10 AM] Sean Runyon/Merced Co. Ag Comm. (Guest)
Sean Runyon/ Asst. Ag Commissioner/Merced County
[11:10 AM] Carr, Amy
Amy Carr, Hazard Mitigation Planner, Wood
[11:10 AM] Johnson, Christopher A
Christopher Johnson, Hazard Mitigation Planner/GIS Analyst, Wood PLC [11:11 AM] Parker, Derek
Derek Parker, Merced Fire Department Fire Chief
[11:11 AM] Chowdhary, Pujeeta
Pujeeta Chowdhary, MPH, Risk Assessor, Wood
[11:11 AM] Wes Smith - Mariposa County OES (Guest)
Wes Smith - Mariposa County OES
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Casey Wilson, City of Merced Fire, Deputy Chief
[11:11 AM] Prosperi, Juliana
Juliana Prosperi, AICP, Assistant Project Manager
[11:11 AM] Chambers, Mack
Mack Chambers, GIS Analyst, Wood
[11:12 AM] Padilla, Gregory@CALFIRE (Guest)
Greg Padilla Merced County OES. David Scheurich Merced County OES. Kevin Lindo CAL FIRE-Land use planning. Gene Potkey CAL FIRE- land use planning.
[11:12 AM] Barrera, Gene
CSU Students - Please include your information as well - Thanks [11:13 AM] Sandra OShields (Guest)
Sandra OShields, Student of Barrera
[11:13 AM] Kristi Kelechenyi (Guest)
Kristi Kelechenyi, CSU Stanislaus student
[11:14 AM] Justin Lemons (Guest)
Justin Lemons Stainislause State University-Planning Issues [11:15 AM] Brislawn, Jeff P
Jeff Brislawn, Project Manager/Hazard Mitigation Lead, Wood [11:18 AM] Zachery Falcon (Guest)
Zach Falcon, CSU Student
[11:19 AM] Vanessa Padilla (Guest)
Vanessa Padilla, CSU Stanislaus Student
[11:25 AM] Mitchell, Carrie (Guest)
Carrie Mitchell/Deputy Ag Commissioner/Merced County
[11:31 AM] Unknown User Laura Rodriguez Mascorro (External) was invited to the meeting. [11:44 AM] Unknown User Sandra OShields (Guest) no longer has access to the chat. [11:46 AM] Unknown User Sandra OShields was invited to the meeting. [11:50 AM] Unknown User Vicki Jones (Guest) no longer has access to the chat. [12:07 PM] Ruben and Sammy Gustine PD (Guest)
Pat Berrellii, Fire Chief, Gustine Fire Department
[12:23 PM] Chambers, Mack
yes
[12:25 PM] Barrera, Gene
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c6ad8529e3a84651918e00115607206e/ Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 7 [12:37 PM] Unknown User Scheurich, David@CALFIRE no longer has access to the chat. [12:37 PM] Prosperi, Juliana
For those of you who joined in the last 15 minutes, if you could enter your name and the agency/organization you represent that will help us track and document participation. Thanks! [12:37 PM] Unknown User Scheurich, David@CALFIRE was invited to the meeting. [12:37 PM] Laura Rodriguez Mascorro
Laura Rodriguez-Mascorro, UC Merced
[12:40 PM] Reith, Heather@Parks
Hi Julianna, I entered my name earlier. I had to leave for a bit for another meeting. [12:40 PM] Prosperi, Juliana
Thanks Heather!
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[12:41 PM] Carr, Amy
great job Barrera, Gene and students!
[12:42 PM] Prosperi, Juliana
Amazing job Gene! And thanks to all the CSU students on the call today!! [12:52 PM] Brislawn, Jeff P
Here is the link to the goals worksheet to provide suggested revisions to the goals [12:52 PM] Brislawn, Jeff P
http://bit.ly/3txL8Ll
Fill | Merced County Hazard Mitigation Goals & Objectives 2021 Update The survey will take approximately 4 minutes to complete. FEMA requires that mitigation plans establish “mitigation goals to reduce or avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards.” ... bit.ly
[12:54 PM] Ruben and Sammy Gustine PD (Guest)
Jeff, can you send the FEMA link also please?
[1:02 PM] Prosperi, Juliana
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Thank you for the information
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Meeting ended 2h 30m 1:18 PM
1h 58m
Meeting Recorded by: Johnson, Christopher A
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/25c20392-49c2-44da-b1d7-4ea505100984 Attachment 2: Attendance Log
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Introductions
Review of the Planning Process and Progress to Date
Update of Mitigation Goals
Review of progress on Mitigation Actions from 2015 Plan Review of Mitigation Action Categories and Alternatives Development of New Mitigation Actions
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This meeting will focus on updating the plan’s mitigation strategy, including updating the plan’s goals and objectives, actions undertaken since the last plan update, and identifying new mitigation activities. All participating jurisdictions and planning team members are encouraged to attend and provide input and ideas on new mitigation actions. The meeting will be delivered as a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements. $WWHQGHHV
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Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update Mitigation Strategy Webinar
May 13, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Introductions and Opening Remarks
Jeff Brislawn, Project Manager with Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions (Wood), kicked off the webinar and thanked everyone for their participation. Jeff introduced the Wood team and led a roll call of attendees to introduce themselves. In total 34 individuals participated in the webinar representing Merced County and participating jurisdictions, including municipalities and special districts, as well as stakeholders and partner organizations.

Review of the Planning Process and Progress to Date
The FEMA planning process steps were recapped; Wood is currently wrapping up the Risk Assessment process and beginning the mitigation strategy portion. This webinar addressed mitigation strategizing and goal review/development aspects.

The roles of the participating jurisdictions in the HMPC vs. Stakeholders were reviewed, as differentiated under FEMA’s eyes. Only the participating jurisdictions, will be specifically addressed in the plan and will be required to meet certain criteria such as attending planning meetings, identifying mitigation actions, and tracking other aspects in order to qualify for funding in the future. While other entities (i.e. everyone else) were key stakeholders that would provide useful input and feedback as well as review the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) drafts.

The progress on the plan update process to date was reviewed. Highlights include:
x Kickoff meeting held December 16th
x Risk Assessment meeting held March 24th
x First public meeting held May 12th
x Online Public Survey closed May 31st
x HIRA Update Ongoing
x New project website and web map interface created for the project Update on Public Involvement Activities/public meeting.

Jeff noted that the online public survey is closed on May 31st and received 264 responses. The top five hazards of concern based on this public survey were:
x Drought
x Extreme Temperatures
x Pandemic/Epidemic
x Wildfire
x Wind
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 2 Mitigation Goals and Objectives
The goals from the 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan were revisited, as were the goals from the 2015 City of Merced HMP. Key differences between “goals,” “objectives” and “actions” were defined: goals and objectives are usually more general and broad guidelines while actions are specific and project-driven.

Projects submitted for grant funding will need to tie back to goals and objectives in the HMP. The suggested 2021 Merced County Hazard Mitigation Plan goals and objectives were created based on a hybrid of the previous Merced County and City of Merced goals. They are as follows:

Goals:
Goal 1: Reduce the potential for loss of life and injury from hazards Goal 2: Minimize or reduce damage to property.
Goal 3: Build resiliency and redundancy to maintain essential services, lifelines, facilities, and infrastructure.
Goal 4: Minimize impacts of hazards to agriculture and the economies of communities. Goal 5: Protect and leverage natural and beneficial mitigation functions of the environment. Goal 6: Promote hazard mitigation as an integrated policy. Goal 7: Increase public awareness of hazards.

For each of the goals and objectives, Jeff highlight ed the proposed changes and additions and led a discussion with the committee members.

Review of Progress on Existing Mitigation Actions
Prior to the webinar, a Mitigation Action Tracker was sent to the HMPC listing each jurisdictions’ 2014 mitigation actions. Each HMPC representative was as ked to provide status and co mments on the status of each action. The Tracker was emailed again following the webinar to fill in some of the missing statuses, as some jurisdictions had not yet returned the Tracker at the time of the webinar. The mitigation action statuses are categorized as one of the following: Completed, Annual Implementation, In Progress, Not Started, and Deleted.

Some examples of “Deleted” actions may be due to lack of project applicability over time, or even inability to complete a project in an area where the community does not have control/jurisdiction (e.g. state owned vs. federal land). Annual Implementation are actions that a jurisdiction is conducting on an ongoing basis, but which the jurisdiction wants to continue forward i nto the updated plan to mai ntain visibility on the action.

Mitigation Actions
Jeff lead a discussion on the Mitigation Actions portion of the plan. One way to think of mitigation actions is the four A’s:
x Altering a hazard,
x Averting a hazard,
x Avoiding a hazard,
x Adapting to a hazard
FEMA suggests these four categories for mitigation actions:
x Plans and Regulations,
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 3 x Structure and Infrastructure Projects,
x Education and Awareness, and
x Natural Systems Protection.

Resources for more details on miti gation action types, categories, a nd example projects were provided, including a short discussion on climate change and adaptation considerations. Example hazard-specific mitigation projects were discussed including FEMA funding-eligible projects for winter weather, flood, and other hazards.

Developing New Mitigation Actions
Each participating jurisdiction is required to develop at least one new action for the 2021 plan update.

Ideally, jurisdictions should develop actions that address all the hazards addressed in the plan, or at least the High significance hazards. All jurisdictions that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will need to have a mitigation action addressing continued NFIP compliance.

The following are resources with ideas and examples of mitigation actions and implementation:
x FEMA’s ‘Mitigation Action Portfolio’ Publication: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020- 08/fema_mitigation-action-portfolio-support-document_08-01-2020_0.pdf x DOLA ‘Planning for Hazard’ Guide: https://planningforhazards.com/home A link to the New Mitigation Action Survey was shared during the meeting and emailed after. Each HMPC member was asked to fill out the survey with at least one mitigation action by June 3 rd.

New Mitigation Actions Survey: http://bit.ly/MercedActions Next Steps
The project schedule was reviewed:

Project Milestone Anticipated Timeline
x HMPT Meeting #4 June 2021
x HMPT Review Draft Late June 2021
x Public Review Draft August 2021
x Cal OES Review September 2021
x FEMA Review (estimated) November-December 2021
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am
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Review of the Planning Process and Progress to Date
Revised Mitigation Goals
Review of Updated Mitigation Action Strategy and New Mitigation Actions Prioritization of New Mitigation Actions
Draft Plan Overview
Plan implementation and maintenance
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This meeting will focus on refining and prioritizing new mitigation activities, discussing the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan and final gaps, and plan implementation and maintenance procedures.

All participating jurisdictions and planning team members are encouraged to attend and provide input. The meeting will be delivered as an in-person workshop, with a remote option available.
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2021 Merced County Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: Reduce the potential for loss of life and injury from hazards - Assist vulnerable population s from the impacts of severe weather by organizing a mechanism for outreach
- Educate property owners by increasing wildfire awareness and measures for reducing risks
- Identify opportunities to reduce losses associated with High Hazard potential dams
Goal 2: Minimize or reduce damage to property.
- Minimize growth and devel opment in hazard areas
- Adopt and enforce building codes
- Educate property owners by increasing wildfire awareness and measures for reducing risks
- Identify opportunities to reduce losses associated with High Hazard potential dams
Goal 3: Build resiliency and redundancy to maintain essential services, lifelines, facilities, and infrastructure.
- Ensure protection and enhancemen t of key emergency access routes - Protect critical facilities and infrastructure to minimize loss of critical services - Seek funding sources and partners for future mitigation activities - Improve organizational capabilities to address health and safety issues in mitigation and response
Goal 4: Minimize impacts of hazards to agriculture and the economies of communities.
- Encourage water conservation measures among urban, rural, and agricultural users
- Increase water storage to mitigate flooding and drought - Strengthen disaster resistance an d resiliency of major employers - Develop plans for post-disaster recovery
Goal 5: Protect and leverage natural and beneficial mitigation functions of the environment.
- Encourage the use of drou ght tolerant or xeriscaping practices into landscape ordinances
- Incorporate defensible space in landsc aping of new and existing development Goal 6: Promote hazard mitigation as an integrated policy. - Promote hazard mitigation as integrat ed policy among communities in the county and with the region and state
- Incorporate flood mitigation into local planning by adoption of post disaster recovery ordinance based on a plan to regulate repair activity - Continue to improve enfo rcement of existing standards and regulations Goal 7: Increase public awareness of hazards.
- Promote education and awareness about natural hazards risk, mitigation, and preparedness to citizens, public agencies, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and businesses
- Develop water saving education program
- Increase communication regarding hazard mitigation among communities in the county
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Question 3: Do you have information on specific hazard issues/problem areas that you would like the planning committee to consider? Note the jurisdiction to which it applies:
x Wildfires
x Wind, lack of water for agriculture, fire.
x Fireplace smoke
x Wildfires west of gustine
x Wildfires.
x Fires
x Fires, Traffic accidents, power outages Merced county west side x Methane gas
x Pesticides
x Water quality and over pumping of our water supply
x Natural fires and landslides on Pacheco Pass. Also, high winds and dense fog x Flooding of Bear Creek in the southeast corner of Merced. x Power outages and flooding
x Climate Change... cyberhacked institutionally... drought x Merced/Stanislaus Counties all of the back roads need to be repaved, please. I travel them frequently between Gustine and Modesto. Thanks for asking. x Covid-19 response
x Fires and earthquakes
x Covid-19
x Drought
x Pandemic, Fires, Wind, Flood
x Droughts. Build more dams.
x Not in my recollection about the disruption of my daily life. x Smoke from Wildfires
x Fahrens park in merced overflowed with water 2 years ago. x 5G/ cell towers in a close radius to homes and schools. This is major issue im concerned with. x Fires and smoke inhalation in Merced County
x Bad air quality due to wildfires around us along with extreme temperatures. x All natural factors that could affect power/internet outage should be reduced significantly. x More planning for evacuation locations.
x Public Safety Power Shut offs (Atwater PD)
x Merced county - Gustine: high winds, constant city water issues, x More Financial assistance/ Homelessness/ Health Insurance/ More Low income housing if pandemic hits USA again.
x bridges and roads
x Drinking water quality - Los Baños area
x Los Banos - Subsidence
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x Flooding in the Los Banos area. It’s closeness to the dam puts it in danger. All earthen dams fail, eventually, and San Luis is no different. Heavy rain affects our roads and the number of escape routes is limited.
x The largest hazard is lack of affordable housing for our friends and neighbors that rely on rentals x If you don’t fix the water storage (Dams) problem none of the other issues will matter. Try imagining life in the arid areas of Nevada, because that’s what it will look like here. End of problems.
x Merced County was underprepared for pandemic response. Pandemics will increase with climate change, so climate change and pandemic preparedness should be of utmost importance for future planning. (Merced City and Merced County).
x Overpopulation of pigeons, seagulls, and crows.
x Flooding on City streets
x Fire in Del Puerto Canyon
x Fire
x Big rigs driving to fast on south ave /140/33 Gustine ca. its a hazard to the residents and our property. Day and night.
x Power outage and pandemic
x Bridges and roads washing out during heavy rains.
x Excessive heat and water shortage is most concerning
x Wildfires and strong wind
x Environment: Pollution/Littering
x Drought
x Homeless people with mental health problems and/or drug addiction in the downtown Merced area.
x Wind damaging roofs, earthquake mitigation in structures for future cases, covid, chemical sprays near homes next to orchards.
x I live in a nicer part of Merced so I am not too worried about most of these issues. I would be worried about fine since these houses would burn down pretty fast. x Power outages
x There were the wildfires which meant that school was cancelled and going outside was not a good idea.
x It was in stanislaus County with the fires that made it difficult to see and breath x High winds through the area. Hazmat being moved through the area on Hwy 33. Nearby airport with cropdusters - possibility of crash and hazmat leak. Dos Palos x Bear creek/black raschal creek, cottonwood creek flooding. Merced x I do not feel qualified to answer.
x Diseases delivered via mosquito bite, wetlands in Los Banos is cause for this concern. Also a blended concern of Agriculture impact on air quality when combined with Strong Winds, this includes but is not limited to pesticides and dirt becoming airborne due to agricultural land uses. x Atwater has had many power outages
x It’s mostly power outages (which is to blame PG&E for not taking the time for better infrastructure), wildfires have threatened us, and small earthquakes have happened. I live in Atwater
x Emergency plans for natural disasters and diseases.

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x Protection from cyber attacks
x Poor air quality, pesticide use in agricultural areas/unsustainable farming practices, natural disaster preparedness in unincorporated jurisdictions throughout Merced County, specifically Winton.
x Road conditions in Merced County
x Merced, COVID.
x Flooding
x Wildfires
x Envíen más información a la población de Cuando hay peligros inminentes para siempre estar preparados. Y más talleres para Saber cómo actuar en caso de Emergencias. o Translation: Send more information to the populations of when there are imminent dangers and how to always be prepared. And more workshops for how to act in case of an emergency
x Vientos fuertes; árboles de ramas quebradizas
o Translation: Strong winds; brittle branch trees
Question 5: Please comment on any other pre-disaster mitigation actions that the planning committee should consider for reducing future losses caused by disasters:
x More public awareness to the community for Covid-19 pandemic. x Optimizing use of cell phone emergency notifications
x We have more than enough government involvement.
x Drought
x Warning on possible power outage during extreme weather x Have enough water treatment pumps in dos palos
x The vaccine roll-out seems to be going well. Keep up the good work through education and availability.
x Food security and green spaces
x Wildfires and staging or evacuation area.
x Global Pandemics!!!
x Better signs to get to where you need to go. Better planning for the future hazards. x Wildfires tree thinning
x Improvements of the levee to prevent flood.
x Education for the public
x Text messaging is the best source of contact No one listens to radio anymore or watch’s local TV as much
x Stay at home order to avoid smoke inhalation
x Wildfire fire prevention along with saving water from snow melt. x All types of production plants should be set to a high standard when it comes to taking all steps available to ensure they are as planet friendly as technology allows it. x Water (dry wells) in Le Grande is an issue
x The effects of a prolonged public safety power shut off by a utility company x Mostly just water conservation! So many green lawns and people washing their driveways. x Better figure out where you will get a drink after the underground water is salty.

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x Most of the listed activities were flood related. Flood is important, but so are many other potential hazards. Mitigation activities should be diversified.
x Power Outage Prevention. Proper preventative maintenance of the electrical grid in fire prone areas.
x The state needs to give the farmers the water instead of dumping it. Our ground water is depleting because of this. San Luis Dam was built for agriculture 1st. x Protect city from cyber attack, ex city services compromised due to computer failure/shutdown x Wildfire education
x Pay attention to seismic activity anywhere near the faults and how can homeowners prevent any future catastrophe to their properties. Education on Insurance and special programs to make it affordable is crucial. Before buying a house disclosure on flooding and earthquake or May other natural disaster-prone areas including where dams are located matter and should be disclosed. x Air filters and water. Air filters for fire season and water for droughts x Possibly look into quarterly or bi-annual training with agencies in affected areas. x Alert residents when prescribed fires are taking place. Often time when the foothills or farmlands are having controlled fires the smoke affects the air quality of residents of surrounding communities. Since such burns must have special permissions, the agencies issuing such permissions should also notify citizens in the surrounding communities. x Water
x Build a sanctuary that wildlife can live in post wildfire disaster until their homes can be restored. x Mejor construccion de los edificios y/o casas en base a los terremotos o Translation: Better construction of buildings and / or houses based on earthquakes x Cuidado de comida
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x La Erosión de la tierra que está ocasionando que el agua escasee más. Y a futuro las Cosechas no servirán. Si no planificáramos con tiempo la pérdida del agua del subsuelo. Ya que año con año no llueve y la Nieve que cae no es suficiente para el Aumento de la población que crece cada día. o Translation: The erosion of the land that is causing the water scarcity more. And in the future the harvests won't do. If we did not plan in advance the loss of groundwater. Since year after year it does not rain and Falling snow is not enough. Increase in the population that grows every day.
x Mantener la basura en su lugar
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x Reducción de tarifa de luz en verano por el uso de aires acondicionados o Translation: Reduction of electricity rates in summer due to the use of air conditioners Question 14: Optional: Provide any additional comments you have which you feel are relevant for the Hazard Mitigation plan update:
x I believe Merced Co. is free of hazards or disasters. x Mitigation efforts should heavily consider ways to offset climate change x Enjoy the ride. Each day as it comes.
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x HR Support is probably the worst provider partnered by the county in these Covid 19 vaccinations.
x I can’t believe they are eliminating at burning for attrition x Just a thank you for giving us a voice...
x How are you using social media to distribute information and educate the residents of your county? Let us know if we can help you?
x Lack of community organization. Atwater declaring itself a sanctuary city is a prime example. x I'm not sure how useful this survey of the general public will be for planning purposes. I am an active and informed member of the community, and even I didn't feel qualified to answer most of these questions.
x This is the first time I have heard of our area having a disaster plan. More community education is needed for this subject topic.
x Que la cosas se hagan por El bien de todas las Comunidades y se tome acción inmediata. o Translation: That things be done for the good of all communities and take immediate action
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Do you have information on specific hazard issues/problem areas that you would like the planning committee to consider? Note the jurisdiction to which it applies:

Wild fires
Wind, lack of water for agriculture, fire.

Fireplace smoke
Wildfires west of gustine
Wild fires..

Fires
Fires, Traffic accidents, power outages Merced county west side Methane gas
Pesticides
Water quality and over pumping of our water supply
Natural fires and landslides on Pacheco Pass. Also, high winds and dense fog Flooding of Bear Creek in the southeast corner of Merced.

Power outages and flooding
Climate Change... cyberhacked institutionally... drought Merced/Stanislaus Counties all of the back roads need to be repaved, please. I travel them frequently between Gustine and Modesto. Thanks for asking.

Covid-19 response
Fires and earthquakes
Covid-19
Drought
Pandemic, Fires, Wind, Flood
Droughts. Build more dams.

Not in my recollection about the disruption of my daily life.

Smoke from Wildfires
Fahrens park in merced overflowed with water 2 years ago. 5G/ cell towers in a close radius to homes and schools. This is major issue im concerned with.

Fires and smoke inhalation in Merced County
Bad air quality due to wildfires around us along with extreme temperatures.

All natural factors that could affect power/internet outage should be reduced significantly.

More planning for evacuation locations.

Public Safety Power Shut offs (Atwater PD)
Merced county - Gustine: high winds, constant city water issues, More Financial assistance/ Homelessness/ Health Insurance/ More Low income housing if pandemic hits USA again. bridges and roads
Drinking water quality - Los Baños area
Los Banos - Subsidence
Flooding in the Los Banos area. It’s closeness to the dam puts it in danger. All earthen dams fail, eventually, and San Luis is no different. Heavy rain affects our roads and the number of escape routes is limited.

The largest hazard is lack of affordable housing for our friends and neighbors that rely on rentals If you don’t fix the water storage (Dams) problem none of the other issues will matter. Try imagining life in the arid areas of Nevada, because that’s what it will look like here. End of problems.

Merced County was underprepared for pandemic response. Pandemics will increase with climate change, so climate change and pandemic preparedness should be of utmost importance for future planning. (Merced City and Merced County).

Overpopulation of pigeons, seagulls, and crows.

Flooding on City streets
Fire in Del Puerto Canyon
Fire
Big rigs driving to fast on south ave /140/33 Gustine ca. its a hazzard to the residents and our property. Day and night.

Power outage and pandamic
Bridges and roads washing out during heavy rains.

Excessive heat and water shortage is most concerning
Wild fires and strong wind
Environment: Pollution/Littering
Drought
Homeless people with mental health problems and/or drug addiction in the downtown Merced area.

Wind damaging roofs, earthquake mitigation in structures for future cases, covid, chemical sprays near homes next to orchards.

I live in a nicer part of Merced so I am not too worried about most of these issues. I would be worried about fine since these houses would burn down pretty fast.

Power outages
There were the wildfires which meant that school was cancelled and going outside was not a good idea.

It was in stanislaus County with the fires that made it difficult to see and breath High winds through the area. Hazmat being moved through the area on Hwy 33. Nearby airport with cropdusters - possibility of crash and hazmat leak. Dos Palos
Bear creek/black raschal creek, cottonwood creek flooding. Merced I do not feel qualified to answer.

Diseases delivered via mosquito bite, wetlands in Los Banos is cause for this concern. Also a blended concern of Agriculture impact on air quality when combined with Strong Winds, this includes but is not limited to pesticides and dirt becoming airborne due to agricultural land uses.

Atwater has had many power outages
It’s mostly power outages (which is to blame PG&E for not taking the time for better infrastructure), wildfires have threatened us, and small earthquakes have happened. I live in Atwater Emergency plans for natural disasters and diseases.

Protection from cyber attacks
Poor air quality, pesticide use in agricultural areas/unsustainable farming practices, natural disaster preparedness in unincorporated jurisdictions throughout Merced County, specifically Winton.

Road conditions in Merced County
Merced, COVID.

Flooding
Wild fires
Please comment on any other pre-disaster mitigation actions that the planning committee should consider for reducing future losses caused by disasters:

More public awareness to the community for Covid-19 pandemic.

Optimizing use of cell phone emergency notifications
We have more than enough government involvement.

Drought
Warning on possible power outage during extreme weather Have enough water treatment pumps in dos palos
The vaccine roll-out seems to be going well. Keep up the good work through education and availability. food security and green spaces
Wild fires and staging or evacuation area.

Global Pandemics!!!
Better signs to get to where you need to go. Better planning for the future hazards.

Wildfires tree thinning
Improvements of the levee to prevent flood.

Education for the public
Text messaging is the best source of contact
No one listens to radio anymore or watch’s local TV as much Stay at home order to avoid smoke inhalation
Wildfire fire prevention along with saving water from snow melt.

All types of production plants should be set to a high standard when it comes to taking all steps available to ensure they are as planet friendly as technology allows it.

Water (dry wells) in Le Grande is an issue
The effects of a prolonged public safety power shut off by a utility company Mostly just water conservation! So many green lawns and people washing their driveways.

Better figure out where you will get a drink after the underground water is salty.

Most of the listed activities were flood related. Flood is important, but so are many other potential hazards. Mitigation activities should be diversified.

Power Outage Prevention. Proper preventative maintenance of the electrical grid in fire prone areas.

The state needs to give the farmers the water instead of dumping it. Our ground water is depleting because of this. San Luis Dam was built for agriculture 1st.

Protect city from cyber attack, ex city services compromised due to computer failure/shutdown Wildfire education
Pay attention to seismic activity anywhere near the faults and how can homeowners prevent any future catastrophe to their properties. Education on Insruance and special programs to make it affordable is crucial. Before buying a house disclosures on flooding and earthquake or May other natural disaster prone areas including where dams are located matter and should be disclosed.

Air filters and water. Air filters for fire season and water for droughts Possibly look into quarterly or bi-annual training with agencies in affected areas.

Alert residents when prescribed fires are taking place. Often time when the foothills or farm lands are having controlled fires the smoke affects the air quality of residents of surrounding communities. Since such burns must have special permissions, the agencies issuing such permissions should also notify citizens in the surrounding communities.

Water
Build a sanctuary that wildlife can live in post wildfire disaster until their homes can be restored.

Optional: Provide any additional comments you have which you feel are relevant for the Hazard Mitigation plan update:

I believe Merced Co. is free of hazards or disasters.

Mitigation efforts should heavily consider ways to offset climate change Enjoy the ride. Each day as it comes.

What, if anything, is being done about the water in Los Banos? Please focus on food security and public health that take a preventative approach to disasters? Also focus on ensuring the community will be fine regardless of whether there is a disaster Better planning and education and awareness. I was never contacted for my 2nd vaccination as I was told I would. I almost missed my deadline for it. I had to research when abs where the next vaccine would be.

HR Support is probably the worst provider partnered by the county in these Covid 19 vaccinations.

I can’t believe they are eliminating at burning for attrition Just a thank you for giving us a voice...

How are you using social media to distribute information and educate the residents of your county? Let us know if we can help you?
Lack of community organization. Atwater declaring itself a sanctuary city is a prime example.

I'm not sure how useful this survey of the general public will be for planning purposes. I am an active and informed member of the community, and even I didn't feel qualified to answer most of these questions.

This is the first time I have heard of our area having a disaster plan. More community education is needed for this subject topic.
¿Cuenta usted con información sobre peligros específicos o problemas en su área que quisiera que el comité de planificación considere? Anote la jurisdicción a la cuál aplica.

Envíen más información a la población de
Cuando hay peligros inminentes para siempre estar preparados. Y más talleres para Saber cómo actuar en caso de
Emergencias.

Vientos fuertes; árboles de ramas quebradizas
*Google Translation
Send more information to the populations of when there are imminent danagers and how to always be prepared. And more workshops for how to act in case of an emergeny
Strong winds; brittle branch trees
Por favor, comente sobre cualquier otra acción mitigatoria pre- desastre que el comité de planificación debe considerar para reducir pérdidas futuras causadas por desastres: *Google Translation Mejor construccion de los edificios y/o casas en base a los terremotos
Better construction of buildings and / or houses
based on earthquakes
Cuidado de comida Food care
Creo que ya están considerado las más importantes
I think the most important are already
considered
La Erosión de la tierra que está ocasionando que el agua escasee más. Y a futuro las
Cosechas no servirán. Si no planificáramos con tiempo la pérdida del agua del subsuelo. Ya que año con año no llueve y la
Nieve que cae no es suficiente para el
Aumento de la población que crece cada día.

The erosion of the land that is causing the water
scarcity more. And in the future the harvests
won't do. If we did not plan in advance the loss
of groundwater. Since year after year it does not
rain and Falling snow is not enough. Increase in
the population that grows every day.

Mantener la basura en su lugar Keep trash in its place
Reducción de tarifa de luz en verano por el uso de aires acondicionados
Reduction of electricity rates in summer due to
the use of air conditioners
OPCIONAL. Provea cualquier comentario adicional el cuál creo sea relevante en la Actualización del Plan de Mitigación de Peligro: *Google Translation
Que la cosas se hagan por
El bien de todas las
Comunidades y se tome acción inmediata.

That things be done for the
good of all communities and
take immediate action
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Cc: Brislawn, Jeff P; Prosperi, Juliana; Scheurich, David@CALFIRE; Pimentel, Mark@CALFIRE Subject: Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review notice to neighboring jurisdictions Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:27:38 PM
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Good evening,
We are letting you know as a potentially interested stakeholder or neighboring jurisdiction that the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is in draft form for public review and comment before it is finalized. The plan can be viewed online at the link below. A comment form can is also provided on the website, or you can send an email directly to me.

The comment period is open through October 6.

Hazard Mitigation Plan | Merced County, CA - Official Website Thank you,
Greg J. Padilla
Fire Captain C-15 / Assistant OES Coordinator
Merced County Office of Emergency Services
CAL FIRE / Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Office: 209-385-7344 Ext.4883
Cell: 209-761-1977
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Appendix C: Approval and Adoption
2021-2026 Update
Appendix C: Approval and Adoption
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Resolution # ______
Adopting the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021 Whereas, (Name of Government/District/Organization seeking FEMA approval of hazard mitigation plan) recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within our community; and Whereas, undertaking hazard mitigation actions will reduce the potential for harm to people and property from future hazard occurrences; and
Whereas, an adopted Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is required as a condition of future funding for mitigation projects under multiple FEMA pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant programs; and Whereas, (Name of Government/District/Organization) fully participated in the FEMA-prescribed mitigation planning process to prepare this Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and Whereas, the California Office of Emergency Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region IX officials have reviewed the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ( ) and approved it ( ) contingent upon this official adoption of the participating governing body; Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the (Name of Government/District/Organization) adopts the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as an official plan; and Be it resolved that the (Name of Government/District/Organization) adopts the Merced County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference into the safety element of their general plan in accordance with the requirements of AB 2140, and
Be it further resolved, (Name of Government/District/Organization) will submit this adoption resolution to the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA Region IX officials to enable the plan’s final approval in accordance with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and to establish conformance with the requirements of AB 2140.

Passed:
(date)

Certifying Official
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Appendix D: Mitigation Categories and Alternatives
2021-2026 Update
Appendix D: Mitigation Categories and Alternatives
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan .

Categories of Mitigation Measures Considered
PREVENTION: Preventive measures are designed to keep the problem from occurring or getting worse. Their objective is to ensure that future developm ent is not exposed to damage and does not increase damage to other properties. x Planning
x Zoning
x Open Space Preservation
x Land Development Regulations
Subdivision regulations
floodplain development regulations
x Storm Water Management
x Fuels Management, Fire-Breaks
x Building Codes
Fire-Wise Construction
x (See Property Protection also)
EMERGENCY SERVICES measures protect people during and after a disaster. A good emergency services program addresses all hazards. Measures include:
x Warning (floods, tornadoes, ice storms, hail storms, dam failures) NOAA Weather Radio
Sirens
Reverse 911
x Evacuation & Sheltering
x Communications
x Emergency Planning
Activating the emergency operations room (emergency management) Closing streets or bridges (police or public works)
Shutting off power to threatened areas (utility company) Holding children at school/releasing children from school (school district) Passing out sand and sandbags (public works)
Ordering an evacuation (mayor)
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.2 Opening evacuation shelters (Red Cross)
Monitoring water levels (engineering)
Security and other protection measures (police)
x Monitoring of Conditions (dams)
x Critical Facilities Protection (Buildings or locations vital to the response and recovery effort, such as police/fire stations, hospitals, sewage treatment plants/lift stations, power substations)
Buildings or locations that, if damaged, w ould create secondary disasters, such as hazardous materials facilities and nursing homes
Lifeline Utilities Protection
Health & Safety Maintenance
PROPERTY PROTECTION: Property protection measures are used to modify buildings subject to damage rather than to keep the hazard away. A community may find these to be inexpensive measures because often they are implemented by or cost-shared with property owners. Many of the measures do not affect the appearance or use of a building, which makes them particularly appropriate for historical sites and landmarks. x Retrofitting/disaster proofing
Floods
Wet/Dry floodproofing (barriers, shields, backflow valves) Relocation
Acquisition
Tornadoes
Safe Rooms
Securing roofs and foundations with fasteners and tie-downs Strengthening garage doors and other large openings
Drought
Improve water supply (transport/storage/conservation) Remove moisture competitive plants (Tamarisk/Salt Cedar) Water Restrictions/Water Saver Sprinklers/Appliances Grazing on CRP lands (no overgrazing-see Noxious Weeds) Create incentives to consolidate/connect water services Recycled wastewater on golf courses
Earthquakes
Removing masonry overhangs, bracing other parts.

Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.3 Tying down appliances, water heaters, bookcases and fragile furniture so they won’t fall over during a quake.
Installing flexible utility connections that won’t break during shaking (pipelines too!)
Wildfire, Grassfires
Replacing building components with fireproof materials Roofing, screening
Create “Defensible Space”
Installing spark arrestors
Fuels Modification
Noxious Weeds/Insects
Mowing
Spraying
Replacement planting
Stop overgrazing
Introduce natural predators
x Insurance
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION: Natural resource protection activities are generally aimed at preserving (or in some cases restoring) natural areas. In so doing, these activities enable the naturally beneficial functions of floodplains and watersheds to be better realized. These natural and beneficial floodplain functions include the following:
x storage of floodwaters
x absorption of flood energy
x reduction in flood scour
x infiltration that absorbs overland flood flow
x groundwater recharge
x removal/filtering of excess nutrients, pollutants, and sediments from floodwaters x habitat for flora and fauna
x recreational and aesthetic opportunities
Methods of protecting natural resources include:
x Erosion & Sediment Control
x Wetlands Protection
x Riparian Area/Habitat Protection
x Threatened & Endangered Species Protection
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.4 x Fuels Management
x Set-back regulations/buffers
x Best Management Practices
Best management practices (“BMPs”) are measures that reduce nonpoint source pollutants that enter the waterways. Nonpoint source pollutants come from non-specific locations. Examples of nonpoint source po llutants are lawn fertilizers, pesticides, and other farm chemicals, animal wastes, oils fr om street surfaces an d industrial areas and sediment from agriculture, construction, mining and forestry. These pollutants are washed off the ground’s surface by stormwater and flushed into receiving storm sewers, ditches and streams. BMPs can be impl emented during construction and as part of a project’s design to permanently address nonpoint source pollutants. There are three general categories of BMPs:

1. Avoidance: setting construction projects back from the stream.

2. Reduction: Preventing runoff that conveys sediment and other water-borne pollutants, such as planting proper vegetation and conservation tillage.

3. Cleanse: Stopping pollutants after they are en route to a stream, such as using grass drainageways that filter the water and retention and detention basins that let pollutants settle to the bottom before they are drained x Dumping Regulations
x Water Use Restrictions
x Weather Modification
x Landscape Management
STRUCTURAL PROJECTS have traditionally been used by communities to control flows and water surface elevations. Structural projec ts keep flood waters away from an area.

They are usually designed by engineers and managed or maintained by public works staff.

These measures are popular with many because they “stop” flooding problems. However, structural projects have several important shortcomings that need to be kept in mind when considering them for flood hazard mitigation:
x They are expensive, sometimes requiring capital bond issues and/or cost sharing with Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
x They disturb the land and disrupt natural water flows, often destroying habitats.

Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.5 x They are built to a certain flood protection level that can be exceeded by a larger flood, causing extensive damage.
x They can create a false sense of security when people protected by a structure believe that no flood can ever reach them.
x They require regular maintenance to ensure that they continue to provide their design protection level.

Structural measures include:
x Detention/Retention structures
x Erosion and Sediment Control
x Basins/Low-head Weirs
x Channel Modifications
x Culvert resizing/replacement/Maintenance
x Levees and Floodwalls
x Fencing (for snow, sand, wind)
x Drainage System Maintenance
x Reservoirs(for flood control, water storage, recreation, agriculture) x Diversions
x Storm Sewers
PUBLIC INFORMATION: A successful hazard mitigation program involves both the public and private sectors. Public information activities advise prop erty owners, renters, businesses, and local officials about hazards and ways to protect people and property from these hazards. These activities can motivate people to take protection x Hazard Maps and Data
x Outreach Projects
(mailings, media, web, speakers bureau)
x Library Resources
x Real Estate Disclosure
x Environmental Education
x Technical Assistance
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.6 Alternative Mitigation Measures per Category
Prevention
Preventive measures are designed to keep the problem from occurring or getting worse.

Their objective is to ensure that future development is not exposed to damage and does not increase damage to other properties.
x Planning
x Zoning
x Open space preservation
x Land development regulations
Subdivision regulations
Floodplain development regulations
x Stormwater management
x Fuels management, fire breaks
x Building codes
Firewise construction
x (also see Property Protection)
Emergency Services
Emergency services protect people during and after a disaster. A good emergency services program addresses all hazards. Measures include:
x Warning (floods, tornadoes, ice storms, hail storms, dam failures) NOAA weather radio all hazards
Sirens
Reverse 911
x Evacuation and sheltering
x Communications
x Emergency planning
Activating the emergency operations room (emergency management) Closing streets or bridges (police or public works)
Shutting off power to threatened areas (utility company) Holding children at school/releasing children from school (school district) Passing out sand and sandbags (public works)
Ordering an evacuation (mayor)
Opening evacuation shelters (red cross)
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.7 Monitoring water levels (engineering)
Security and other protection measures (police)
x Monitoring of conditions (dams)
x Critical facilities protection (buildings or locations vital to the response and recovery effort, such as police/fire stations, hospitals, sewage treatment plants/lift stations, power substations)
Buildings or locations that, if damaged, w ould create secondary disasters, such as hazardous materials facilities and nursing homes
Lifeline utilities protection
Health and safety maintenance
Property Protection
Property protection measures are used to modify buildings subject to damage rather than to keep the hazard away. A community may find these to be inexpensive measures because often they are implemented by or cost-shared with property owners. Many of the measures do not affect the appearance or use of a building, which makes them particularly appropriate for historical sites and landmarks. x Retrofitting/disaster proofing
Floods
Wet/dry floodproofing (barriers, shields, backflow valves) Relocation
Acquisition
Tornadoes
Safe rooms
Securing roofs and foundations with fasteners and tie-downs Strengthening garage doors and other large openings
Drought
Improve water supply (transport/storage/conservation) Remove moisture competitive plants (tamarisk/salt cedar) Water restrictions/water saver sprinklers/appliances Grazing on CRP lands (no overgrazing—see noxious weeds) Create incentives to consolidate/connect water services Recycled wastewater on golf courses
Earthquakes
Removing masonry overhangs, bracing other parts
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.8 Tying down appliances, water heaters, bookcases and fragile furniture so they will not fall over during a quake.
Installing flexible utility connections that will not break during shaking (pipelines, too)
Wildland fire
Replacing building components with fireproof materials (roofing, screening) Creating “defensible space”
Installing spark arrestors
Fuels modification
Noxious weeds/insects
Mowing
Spraying
Replacement planting
Stop overgrazing
Introduce natural predators
x Insurance
Natural Resource Protection
Natural resource protection activities are generally aimed at preserving (or in some cases restoring) natural areas. In so doing, these activities enable the naturally beneficial functions of floodplains and watersheds to be better realized. These natural and beneficial floodplain functions include the following:
x Storage of floodwaters
x Absorption of flood energy
x Reduction in flood scour
x Infiltration that absorbs overland flood flow
x Groundwater recharge
x Removal/filtering of excess nutrients, pollutants, and sediments from floodwaters x Habitat for flora and fauna
x Recreational and aesthetic opportunities
Methods of protecting natural resources include:
x Erosion and sediment control
x Wetlands protection
x Riparian area/habitat protection
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.9 x Threatened and endangered species protection
x Fuels management
x Set-back regulations/buffers
x Best management practices—Best management practices (“BMPs”) are measures that reduce nonpoint source pollutants that enter the waterways. Nonpoint source pollutants come from non-specific locations. Examples of nonpoint source pollutants are lawn fertilizers, pesticides, and other farm chemicals, animal wastes, oils from street surfaces and industrial areas and sediment from agriculture, construction, mining and forestry. These pollutants are washed off the ground’s surface by stormwater and flushed into receiving storm sewers, ditches and streams. BMPs can be implemented during construction and as part of a project’s design to permanently address nonpoint source pollutants. There are three general categories of BMPs:
Avoidance—Setting construction projects back from the stream. Reduction—Preventing runoff that conveys sediment and other water-borne pollutants, such as planting proper vegetation and conservation tillage. Cleanse—Stopping pollutants after they are en route to a stream, such as using grass drainageways that filter the water and retention and detention basins that let pollutants settle to the bottom before they are drained x Dumping regulations
x Water use restrictions
x Weather modification
x Landscape management
Structural Projects
Structural projects have traditionally been used by communities to control flows and water surface elevations. Structural projects keep flood waters away from an area. They are usually designed by engineers and managed or maintained by public works staff.

These measures are popular with many because they “stop” flooding problems. However, structural projects have several important s hortcomings that need to be kept in mind when considering them for flood hazard mitigation:
x They are expensive, sometimes requiring capital bond issues and/or cost sharing with Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
x They disturb the land and disrupt natural water flows, often destroying habitats.

Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.10 x They are built to a certain flood protection level that can be exceeded by a larger flood, causing extensive damage.
x They can create a false sense of security when people protected by a structure believe that no flood can ever reach them.
x They require regular maintenance to ensure that they continue to provide their design protection level.

Structural measures include:
x Detention/retention structures
x Erosion and sediment control
x Basins/low-head weirs
x Channel modifications
x Culvert resizing/replacement/maintenance
x Levees and floodwalls
x Fencing (for snow, sand, wind)
x Drainage system maintenance
x Reservoirs (for flood control, water storage, recreation, agriculture) x Diversions
x Storm sewers
Public Information
A successful hazard mitigation program involv es both the public and private sectors.

Public information activities advise property owners, renters, businesses, and local officials about hazards and ways to protect people and property from these hazards. These activities can motivate people to take protection
x Hazard maps and data
x Outreach projects (mailings, media, web, speakers bureau) x Library resources
x Real estate disclosure
x Environmental education
x Technical assistance
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.11 Mitigation Alternative Selection Criteria
The following criteria were used to select and prioritize proposed mitigation measures:

Does the proposed action protect lives?
Does the proposed action address hazards or areas with the highest risk? Does the proposed action protect critical facilities, infrastructure, or community assets? Does the proposed action meet multiple objectives (multi-objective management)?

STAPLE/E
Developed by FEMA, this method of applying evaluation criteria enables the planning team to consider in a systematic way the social, technical, administrative, political, legal, economic, and environmental opportunities and constraints of implementing a particular mitigation action. For each action, the HMPC should ask, and consider the answers to, the following questions:

Social
Does the measure treat people fairly (different groups, different generations)? Technical
Will it work? (Does it solve the problem? Is it feasible?) Administrative
Is there capacity to implement and manage project?
Political
Who are the stakeholders? Did they get to participate? Is there public support? Is political leadership willing to support it?
Legal
Does your organization have the authority to implement? Is it legal? Are there liability implications?
Merced County Multi-Jurisidictional Hazard Mitigation Plan D.12 Economic
Is it cost-beneficial? Is there funding? Does it contribute to the local economy or economic development? Does it reduce direct property losses or indirect economic losses? Environmental
Does it comply with environmental regulations or have adverse environmental impacts Merced County D.13
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Example Mitigation Action Items by Community Rating System Mitigation Category and Hazard Alternative
Mitigation
Actions
Floods Earthquakes Wildfires
Drought
and
Severe
Weather:

Extreme
Heat
Dam
Incidents
Severe
Weather:

Heavy
Rain/
Lightning/
Hail
Severe
Weather:

Wind
Hazardous
Materials Landslide Subsidence
PLANS and REGULATIONS
Building codes and enforcement Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Comprehensive Watershed Tax Ŷ
Density controls Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Design review standards Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Easements Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Environmental review standards Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Floodplain development regulations Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Hazard mapping Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Floodplain zoning Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Forest fire fuel reduction Ŷ
Housing/landlord codes Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Slide-prone area/grading/hillside
development regulations Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Manufactured home
guidelines/regulations Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Minimize hazardous materials waste
generation Ŷ
Multi-Jurisdiction Cooperation
within watershed Ŷ Ŷ
Open space preservation Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Performance standards Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Periodically contain/remove wastes
for disposal Ŷ
Pesticide/herbicide management
regulations Ŷ
Special use permits Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
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Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Alternative
Mitigation
Actions
Floods Earthquakes Wildfires
Drought
and
Severe
Weather:

Extreme
Heat
Dam
Incidents
Severe
Weather:

Heavy
Rain/
Lightning/
Hail
Severe
Weather:

Wind
Hazardous
Materials Landslide Subsidence
Stormwater management
regulations Ŷ Ŷ
Subdivision and development
regulations Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Surge protectors and lightning
protection Ŷ
Tree Management Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Transfer of development rights Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Utility location Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ

STRUCTURE AND INFRASTRUCTRE
PROJECTS
Acquisition of hazard prone
structures Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Facility inspections/reporting Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Construction of barriers around
structures Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Elevation of structures Ŷ Ŷ
Relocation out of hazard areas Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Structural retrofits
(e.g., reinforcement, floodproofing,
bracing, etc.)
Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ

Channel maintenance Ŷ
Dams/reservoirs (including
maintenance) Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Isolate hazardous materials waste
storage sties Ŷ
Levees and floodwalls (including
maintenance) Ŷ
Safe room/shelter Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Secondary containment system Ŷ
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Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Alternative
Mitigation
Actions
Floods Earthquakes Wildfires
Drought
and
Severe
Weather:

Extreme
Heat
Dam
Incidents
Severe
Weather:

Heavy
Rain/
Lightning/
Hail
Severe
Weather:

Wind
Hazardous
Materials Landslide Subsidence
Site
reclamation/restoration/revegetation Ŷ Snow fences Ŷ
Water supply augmentation Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Debris Control Ŷ
Defensible Space Ŷ
Stream stabilization Ŷ
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Flood Insurance Ŷ Ŷ
Hazard information centers Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Public education and outreach
programs Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Real estate disclosure Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Crop Insurance Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Lightning detectors in public areas Ŷ
NATURAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION
Best Management Practices (BMPs) Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Forest and vegetation management Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Hydrological Monitoring Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Sediment and erosion control
regulations Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Stream corridor restoration Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Stream dumping regulations Ŷ Ŷ
Urban forestry and landscape
management Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Wetlands development regulations Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ EMERGENCY SERVICES
Critical facilities protection Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Emergency response services Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Merced County D.16
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Alternative
Mitigation
Actions
Floods Earthquakes Wildfires
Drought
and
Severe
Weather:

Extreme
Heat
Dam
Incidents
Severe
Weather:

Heavy
Rain/
Lightning/
Hail
Severe
Weather:

Wind
Hazardous
Materials Landslide Subsidence
Facility employee safety training
programs Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Hazard threat recognition Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Hazard warning systems
(community sirens, NOAA weather
radio)
Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ

Health and safety maintenance Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Post-disaster mitigation Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Evacuation planning Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ Ŷ
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Appendix E: Annual Progress Meeting Agenda and Report Template 2021-2026 Update
Appendix E: Annual Progress Meeting Agenda and Report Template APPENDIX E: ANNUAL PROGRESS MEETING

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2. Review of progress on mitigation action implementation

3. Discussion on success stories

4. Recommendations for new actions/projects

5. Review of funding options and grant opportunities

6. Review of changes in plan maintenance or implementation

7. Review of continuing public involvement
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Background: Merced County and participating cities and towns in the county developed a hazard mitigation plan to reduce risk from all hazards by identifying resources, information, and strategies for risk reduction. The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires state and local governments to develop hazard mitigation plans as a condition for federal disaster grant assistance. To prepare the plan, the participating partners organized resources, assessed risks from natural hazards within the county, developed planning goals and objectives, reviewed mitigation alternatives, and developed an action plan to address probable impacts from natural hazards. By completing this process, these jurisdictions- maintained compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act, achieving eligibility for mitigation grant funding opportunities afforded under the Robert T. Stafford Act. The plan can be viewed online at:

Summary Overview of the Plan’s Progress: The performance period for the Hazard Mitigation Plan became effective on ____, 2021, with the final approval of the plan by FEMA. The initial performance period for this plan will be 5 years, with an anticipated update to the plan to occur before ______, 2026.

The Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan has targeted 70 hazard mitigation initiatives to be pursued during the 5-year performance period. As of the reporting period, the following overall progress can be reported:
__ out of __ initiatives (__%) reported ongoing action toward completion. __ out of __ initiatives (__%) were reported as being complete. __ out of __ initiatives (___%) reported no action taken.

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to provide an annual update on the implementation of the action plan identified in the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The objective is to ensure that there is a continuing and responsive planning process that will keep the hazard mitigation plan dynamic and responsive to the needs and capabilities of the partner jurisdictions. This report discusses the following:
Natural hazard events that have occurred within the last year Changes in risk exposure within the planning area (all of Merced County) Mitigation success stories
Review of the action plan
Changes in capabilities that could impact plan implementation Recommendations for changes/enhancement
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee: The Hazard Mitigation Planning Team, made up of planning partners and stakeholders within the planning area, reviewed and approved this progress report at its annual meeting held on _____, 202_. It was determined through the plan’s development process that the HMPT would remain in service to oversee maintenance of the plan. At a minimum, the HMPT will provide technical review and oversight on the development of the annual progress report. It is anticipated that there will be turnover in the membership annually, which will be documented in the progress reports.

For this reporting period, the HMPT membership present at the meeting is as indicated in Table 1.

APPENDIX E. EXAMPLE PROGRESS REPORT
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TABLE 1.

HMPT MEMBERS PRESENT
Name Title Jurisdiction/Agency

Natural Hazard Events within the Planning Area: During the reporting period, there were __ natural hazard events in the planning area that had a measurable impact on people or property. A summary of these events is as follows:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Changes in Risk Exposure in the Planning Area: (Insert brief overview of any natural hazard event in the planning area that changed the probability of occurrence or ranking of risk for the hazards addressed in the hazard mitigation plan)
Mitigation Success Stories: (Insert brief overview of mitigation accomplishments during the reporting period)
Review of the Action Plan: Table 2 reviews the action plan, reporting the status of each initiative.

Reviewers of this report should refer to the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for more detailed descriptions of each initiative and the prioritization process.

Address the following in the “status” column of the following table:

Was any element of the initiative carried out during the reporting period? If no action was completed, why?
Is the timeline for implementation for the initiative still appropriate? If the initiative was completed, does it need to be changed or removed from the action plan? APPENDIX E. EXAMPLE PROGRESS REPORT
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TABLE 2.

ACTION PLAN MATRIX
Action
No. Action Title
Action
Taken? (Yes
or No)
Timeline Priority Comments Status

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MERCED COUNTY
1 Countywide Public Education Program.
2 Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into
Safety Element of General Plan.
3 Non-structural Earthquake Mitigation
Outreach.
4 Countywide Inventory of Historic Unreinforced
Masonry Buildings.
5 Periodically review building codes.
6 Develop a Hazard Specific Flood Annex for all
jurisdictions.
7 Flood Insurance Promotion Program
Implementation/Participation.
8 Identify and evaluate effectiveness of
alternative detention basin flood control
projects that will reduce flood flows in Black
Rascal Creek at the diversion.

9 Winter Weather Preparedness Campaign.
10 Cyber Security. Establish a risk management
program to identify the risks, understand their
likelihood and impact.

11 Drought Plan.
12 Groundwater Recharge and Stormwater
Detention Pilot Project.
13 Public Safety GIS Management.
14 Encourage and continue to establish
countywide evacuation zones, sections and
routes.

15 Conduct an After Action Review for COVID-19
response.
16 Develop a plan for a Countywide Medical
Reserve Corps (MRC).

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TABLE 2.

ACTION PLAN MATRIX
Action
No. Action Title
Action
Taken? (Yes
or No)
Timeline Priority Comments Status

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17 Provide public outreach through a variety of
media for awareness and mitigation of various
agricultural pests and disease.

18 Enhance the County’s capabilities associated
with the Pest Detection Program, Pest
Exclusion Program, and Pest Eradication
Program.

19 Identify and increase water management
practices that reduce pesticide movement
offsite.

20 Create a hazardous materials safety flyer to
post on public health social media and the
division of environmental health's website.

21 Develop countywide commodity flow study to
further understand the quantity and types of
hazardous materials being transported
through the county.

City of Atwater
1 Participate in Countywide Public Education
Program.
2 Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into
Safety Element of General Plan.
3 Non-structural Earthquake Mitigation
Outreach.
4 Participate in Countywide Inventory for
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
5 Periodically review building codes for updates
and enhancements.
6 Promote Water Conservation Program.

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TABLE 2.

ACTION PLAN MATRIX
Action
No. Action Title
Action
Taken? (Yes
or No)
Timeline Priority Comments Status

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7 Emergency power system to protect the City of
Atwater 911 Communications Center and
Police Department.

8 Seismic Upgrade and Remodel of the Atwater
Police Department Headquarters.
9 Review hazards and awareness of earthquakes
in a public platform and educate the public on
helpful procedures in the aftermath.

10 Public education of current seasonal threat.

City of Dos Palos
1 Radio upgrade for police department.
2 Construction of new water treatment plant.

City of Gustine
1 Develop and enhance storm-water drainage
improvements to reduce frequent flooding.
2 Perform building specific seismic vulnerability
assessment of City-owned critical facilities
constructed prior to 1980.

3 Develop drought plan.

City of Livingston
1 Participation in Countywide Public Education
Program.
2 Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into
Safety Element of General Plan.
3 Non-structural Earthquake Mitigation
Outreach.
4 Participate in Countywide Inventory for
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
5 Periodically review buildings for update and
enhancements.
6 Flood Insurance Promotion.

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TABLE 2.

ACTION PLAN MATRIX
Action
No. Action Title
Action
Taken? (Yes
or No)
Timeline Priority Comments Status

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7 Participate in Severe Weather Preparedness
Campaign.
8 Promote Water Conservation Program.
9 Upgrade storm lift station/SCADA.

City of Los Banos
1 Participate in Countywide Public Education
Program.
2 Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into
Safety Element of General Plan.
3 Non-structural Earthquake Mitigation
Outreach.
4 Participate in Countywide Inventory for
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
5 Periodically review building codes for updates
and enhancements and ensure necessary
capabilities for enforcement.

6 Participate in Severe Weather Preparedness
Campaign.
7 Promote Water Conservation Program.
8 Implement and Monitor Weed Abatement
Program.
9 Prepare Emergency Plan for Critical
Infrastructure.
10 Perform Building-Specific Seismic Vulnerability
Assessment of City Owned Critical Facilities.
11 Continue to Update Storm Water System
Master Plan.
12 Prepare a Shelter and Emergency Provision
Plan.
13 Prepare Weather Preparedness Program
(Extreme Heat and Cold).

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TABLE 2.

ACTION PLAN MATRIX
Action
No. Action Title
Action
Taken? (Yes
or No)
Timeline Priority Comments Status

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14 Promote Water Conservation Program with
continued updates to Urban Water
Management Plan.

15 Rental Home Inspections.

City of Merced
1 Prepare an Energy Assurance Plan
2 Develop and enhance storm-water drainage
improvements to reduce frequent flooding.
3 Create a Disaster Preparedness Program.
4 Support Merced County efforts to construct
the Haystack Alternative of Black Rascal Creek.
5 Update the City’s Storm-water Drainage
Master Plan.
6 Prepare a Shelter and Emergency-Provision
Plan.
7 Prepare a Natural Area Fire Prevention Plan.
8 Perform building-specific, structural seismic
vulnerability assessment of City-owned critical
facilities.

9 Create a program to retrofit or upgrade
unreinforced masonry buildings in Downtown
Merced, or other buildings in the Plan area.

10 Update Fire Station 52 seismic and flood
resiliency.
11 Enhance the weed abatement program to
mitigate wildfire risk.

Status Legend:
9= Project Completed
O = Action ongoing toward completion
X = No progress at this time
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Changes That May Impact Implementation of the Plan: (Insert brief overview of any significant changes in the planning area that would have a profound impact on the implementation of the plan. Specify any changes in technical, regulatory and financial capabilities identified during the plan’s development) Recommendations for Changes or Enhancements: Based on the review of this report by the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team, the following recommendations will be noted for future updates or revisions to the plan:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Public review notice: The contents of this report are considered to be public knowledge and have been prepared for total public disclosure. Copies of the report have been provided to the governing boards of all planning partners and to local media outlets and the report is posted on the Merced County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan website. Any questions or comments regarding the contents of this report should be directed to:

Insert Contact Info Here

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Appendix F: Outreach Strategy
2021-2026 Update
Appendix F: Outreach Strategy
Outreach Strategy
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Prepared for:

Merced County
2222 M Street, Room 1
Merced, CA 95340
Prepared by:

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
2000 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 2-1000
March 2021 Denver, CO 80222

Outreach Strategy

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Table of Contents

1.0 Purpose of the Outreach Strategy ................................................................................................................................ 1

2.0 Objectives of the Outreach Strategy ............................................................................................................................ 1

3.0 Local Government Outreach and Involvement Responsibilities ....................................................................... 1

3.1 Public Information Officer ............................................................................................................................... 3

4.0 Stakeholder Outreach Platforms ................................................................................................................................... 3

4.1 Participating Jurisdictions ................................................................................................................................ 3

4.2 Neighboring Jurisdictions ................................................................................................................................ 4

4.3 Federal, State, and Regional Agencies........................................................................................................ 4

4.4 Academic Colleges and Universities ............................................................................................................ 4

4.5 Municipal Advisory Councils ........................................................................................................................... 5

4.6 Nonprofit and Community-Based Organizations .................................................................................. 5

4.7 Business Groups and Large Employers....................................................................................................... 6

4.8 Utility Roundtable ............................................................................................................................................... 6

5.0 Public Outreach Platforms ............................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1 Webpage ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

5.2 Social Media .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Newspapers ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.4 Press Releases ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.5 Public Survey ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.6 Informational Pop-Up Booths ........................................................................................................................ 8

5.7 Local Events and Weekly Newsletters ......................................................................................................... 9

5.8 Public Workshops ............................................................................................................................................... 9

5.9 GIS Portal – Environmental Hazard Data Viewer .................................................................................... 9

5.10 Map your Neighborhood Mailing List ......................................................................................................10

6.0 Schedule of Outreach Activities ...................................................................................................................................10

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1.0 Purpose of the Outreach Strategy
The purpose of the Outreach Strategy is to provide a meaningful process through which the County of Merced, the six participating municipalities, and their citizens, public officials, and stakeholder groups may effectively participate in the update of the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). The County is updating the MJHMP to expand the risk assessment to address changing priorities related to the frequency and severity of existing natural, human-caused, and public health hazards; climate change impacts; and to develop a mitigation strategy for the County. This strategy will be developed based upon the understanding that citizens and groups are the source of tremendous creativity, and that their engagement and input will produce better planning decisions. The emphasis is to recognize every citizen’s right to participate in the process of informing local government decisions.

A wide variety of public participation methods and tools, representing distinct purposes, will be employed in the strategy to provide for broad public engagement and participation. These purposes of public engagement are as follows:

Ɣ Public Awareness – to share information and to promote awareness of planning process, including ways the public can participate
Ɣ Public Education – to educate citizens and help them make more informed choices Ɣ Public Input – to provide citizens and groups with opportunities to provide input and ideas during the planning process
Ɣ Public Interaction – to exchange views and ideas as a means of reaching consensus Ɣ Public Partnership – to involve citizens in the decision-making process

2.0 Objectives of the Outreach Strategy

1. Recognizing that there are many levels of public participation, to provide for an effective mix of participation opportunities that include the above bulleted purposes.

2. Recognizing that not everyone participates in the same way or at the same time, to include a mix of participation strategies that provides for a broad and diverse set of engagement opportunities that considers the diversity of the County’s planning area.

3. Recognizing Merced County’s history of past public participation during the General Plan 2030 and recent Community Plan update planning processes and public safety preparedness and outreach efforts, the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT) will provide the public with opportunities to review, clarify, and provide input on hazard information, as well as generate goals, objectives, policies, and other information.

4. To build public support for, and ultimately ownership of, the Merced County MJHMP.

3.0 Local Government Outreach and Involvement Responsibilities The requirements related to public involvement in hazard mitigation plans according to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (44 CFR Section 201.6(b) and (c)) are listed below:

Requirement §201.6(b): In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process shall include:

1. An opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval;

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2. 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; and

3. Review and incorporation, if appropriate, of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information.

Requirement §201.6(c)(1): [The plan shall document] the planning process used to develop the plan, including how it was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved.

Requirement §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.

Based on the requirements, the public participation process ensures citizens and local and regional agencies understand the risk and vulnerability and can work with Merced County to support policies, actions, and tools to reduce future losses. This is why the public must have opportunities to comment on disaster mitigation plans during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval. The County is encouraged to conduct a public workshop or open house within 90 days of the project kick-off, or first HMPT meeting.

To meet DMA requirements as well as the goals of the Outreach Strategy, the County is expected to engage in various public outreach and feedback efforts, which can include:

Ɣ Engage nonprofit organizations (NGOs) or community-based organizations (CBOs) Ɣ Assist in distributing press releases and information to local media Ɣ Share public input/comment with the HMPT
Ɣ Document and report on progress/activities related to public involvement Ɣ Review public input for incorporation in plan, as appropriate Ɣ Assist with advertising and holding a total of two (2) public workshops: one (1) public workshop (during draft development) and one (1) public workshop once the Public Review Draft MJHMP is circulated
Ɣ Announcing the planning effort at other public meetings, or holding additional public meetings, if desired
Ɣ Announce how the plan can be accessed during the public review period. This can include providing links from the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) Webpage to a MJHMP Update Webpage or providing a hardcopy of the plan in a public location, such as a municipal building (e.g. library, community center).

Ɣ Follow the recommendations for continued public involvement as designated in the implementation chapter of the MJHMP.

Merced County can implement a robust public outreach process by asking citizens to share local knowledge of the County’s vulnerability to hazards based on past occurrences. For Merced County this may include vulnerability to flooding, drought, and wildfires. Public involvement can be solicited by working with NGOs and CBOs, or through direct outreach via multiple media platforms, including the County’s Website and social media, as well as traditional materials, such as newspaper notices, questionnaires, public workshops, involvement at public events, and distribution of the plan for public input at repositories.

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The overall goal of communication is to inform the public about the process and to seek input, and to engage early and often. Messaging should cover the following topics:

Ɣ Announce kick-off of preparing a MJHMP (typically within 30 days of kick-off meeting) Ɣ Advertising the County’s MJHMP Webpage
Ɣ Advertisement of Public Workshop or Open House
Ɣ Distribution of the public survey
Ɣ Notification of public comment and availability of the Public Review Draft MJHMP Ɣ Notification of availability of Final MJHMP
Ɣ Announce Board of Supervisors Hearing

3.1 Public Information Officer
The County’s Public Information Officer (PIO), or designated Project Manager will lead the public involvement process and implementation of the Outreach Strategy. This strategy will be overseen and managed by Mr. David Scheurich, Battalion Chief and Deputy Director of the County OES for the plan preparation, as well as the County’s consultant, Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Wood). Mr. Gene Barrera will provide additional support. If the County’s PIO is assigned to serve as a liaison to oversee the outreach strategy, this will ensure the continuity of the outreach after the project ends. It also provides ongoing communication after plan adoption and ensure implementation updates continue within the community.

4.0 Stakeholder Outreach Platforms
Stakeholders are persons, groups, or institutions that can affect or be affected by a course of action associated with the MJHMP update. Stakeholder involvement during the planning process develops support for the plan and implementation. Stakeholder involvement also results in greater information sharing on technical and scientific resources based on input from subject matter experts.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires stakeholder participation from neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved with hazard mitigation activities, agencies with authority to regulate development, and business, academic institutions such as community colleges or universities, and private and non-profit agencies. Stakeholders do not need to be involved in all phases of the planning process like the HMPT but should inform the HMPT on specific hazard impacts and risks and provide input that reflects different perspectives in the community. Stakeholder involvement generally improves the overall quality and accuracy of the plan and builds greater consensus within the community.

4.1 Participating Jurisdictions
Six jurisdictions are participating in the MJHMP update. These six jurisdictions include the cities of Merced, Los Banos, Atwater, Livingston, Dos Palos, and Gustine. The HMPT consists of a representative from each municipality. This HMPT representative should integrate the outreach platforms outlined in this Outreach Strategy within their cities and engage additional stakeholders and the public. The HMPT representative should also inform their respective city managers and elected officials, such as Planning Commissioners and City Council members about the planning process and MJHMP update. These managers and elected officials are responsible for the public health and safety of their community. They are also the elected officials that will adopt the plan. The key to maximizing these leaders involvement should be based on engaging them early in the process and during the development of the draft plan.

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This may consist of planning updates during City Manager briefings and regular Planning Commission and City Council meetings.

4.2 Neighboring Jurisdictions
Neighboring jurisdictions, such as adjacent counties must be given the opportunity to be on the HMPT or involved in the planning process as a stakeholder. Adjacent counties and municipalities are commonly affected by similar hazards and may be partners in mitigation efforts on a regional level. Involvement may include inviting these municipalities to participate in outreach activities and requesting their input on the draft plan. Merced County invited emergency management staff from Mariposa, Madera, and Stanislaus counties to participate on the HMPT. For those unavailable to formally participate on the HMPT, the County should request that these counties engage during outreach activities and provide formal input on the draft plan.

4.3 Federal, State, and Regional Agencies
Merced County can engage various public federal, state, and regional agencies, such as a representative from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Association and representatives from the two national wildlife refuges: Merced National Wildlife Refuge and San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. State agencies should also be involved and can include representatives from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE), Department of Water Resources and the Division of Safety of Dams, Department of Parks and Recreation, California Highway Patrol, and California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).

The County can invite these representatives to participate during the virtual public workshops and request their feedback on the Public Review Draft MJHMP. Many of these federal and state agencies were identified as key cooperators by the County in the initial planning meetings. The County can also schedule regular updates with their Cal OES representative and let them know when the plan will be ready for state review.

The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) is an association of city and county governments focused on addressing regional issues, such as transportation, solid waste, and air quality problems.

MCAG has also served as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency and Metropolitan Planning Organization making them a regional agency the County can coordinate on regarding demographic, housing, and development trends.

Federal, state, and regional agencies manage technical data and resources related to hazards, and in some cases grant funding opportunities and financial assistance. Therefore, involving stakeholders from these agencies can further complement the County’s MJHMP update.

4.4 Academic Colleges and Universities
Academic institutions have additional educational resources to provide to support hazard mitigation planning departments, particularly through natural hazard research, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and planning courses. The HMPT may collaborate with a local university or college to engage students in the planning process or to complete research and analysis needs for the plan.

The HMPT is partnering with the County’s GIS Manager and California State University – Stanislaus (CSU- Stanislaus) urban planning department. Students in a CSU- Stanislaus urban planning class are participating in the hazard mitigation planning process by developing the critical facility database and integrating outreach tools, such as the public survey into GIS Applications (e.g., Experience Builder, StoryMap, Survey 123, etc.). This class and the student projects and exercises help the students understand potential hazards within their campus and communities and how to set up tools and methods to reduce risks.

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The County also plans on coordinating with the University of California – Merced (UC-Merced) emergency manager and police chief. UC-Merced Tomorrow is the Long Range Development Plan for the university.

UC-Merced is located northeast of the City of Merced and is bordered on the north and east by conservation easements and a large campus natural reserve, designed to protect the campus from natural hazards, such as wildfires and flooding. Collaboration with UC-Merced’s Environmental Health and Safety and Police Departments on the risk assessment and mitigation action development should provide additional insight into hazard mitigation opportunities within the eastern portion of the County.

4.5 Municipal Advisory Councils
Merced County has eight unincorporated communities that each contain a Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) made up of 15 members appointed by the Merced County BOS for one 4-year term. The MACs advise the Board of Supervisors on planning matters that relate to each unincorporated community.

Planning matters can cover land use decisions, the provision of public services, public health and safety, public works projects, and community welfare. The eight MACs meet monthly and include: Le Grand, Planada, Snelling, Delhi, Winton, Hilmar, McSwain, and the Franklin-Beachwood MACs. The County intends to engage each MAC during the planning process by requesting input on the Draft MJHMP Update.

4.6 Nonprofit and Community-Based Organizations
Inviting NGOs and CBOs to participate during the MJHMP planning process is important because they act as advocates for citizens and may represent traditionally under-served or disadvantaged communities (DACs), or socially vulnerable populations, such as seniors or disabled groups. As defined by Senate Bill 1000 (Health and Safety Code § 39711) DACs are low-income areas disproportionately affected by environmental pollution or other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation.1
Generally, NGOs and CBOs represent various segments of the community. In some cases, NGOs may include disaster preparedness and response organizations like Red Cross, and conservation and climate adaptation and mitigation partnerships and collaboratives. CBOs may represent DACs, serve persons with access and functional needs and individuals with disabilities, the senior population, parent-teacher/youth groups, church groups, or neighborhood associations. Outreach to CBOs is useful when providing information to members of the public whose first language is not English. A CBO representative may also be able to inform a segment of the community about the MJHMP process, plan implementation, and foster communication with residents during an emergency.

NGOs and CBOs may include neighborhood groups, the business community, climate collaboratives, educational groups, faith-based organizations, or healthcare advocates. Several CBOs were invited to participate on the HMPT and engage during the planning process, including the Red Cross and Merced County Food Bank. Ongoing outreach with these CBOs will enhance communication and outreach to a larger segment of the citizens in Merced County.

1 According to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) DAC Mapping Tool, there are several census tracts within Merced County that contain a DAC. These maps show census tracts that meet the DAC definition (i.e., only those census tracts with an annual median household income (MHI) that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual MHI (Public Resources Section 75005(g)). The census tract data within Merced County is available for download here: https://gis.water.ca.gov/app/dacs/.

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4.7 Business Groups and Large Employers
The County should involve stakeholders from chamber of commerce, economic development organizations, the healthcare industry, and business leaders in the community. These organizations may include the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce and local chambers, Merced General Hospital, and the County Agricultural Commissioner given the strong agricultural economy and support industries in the County.

4.8 Utility Roundtable
If desired, Merced County can schedule a roundtable meeting with local electric utility providers, such as Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and special water districts, such as Merced Irrigation District (MID), Turlock Irrigation District (TID), and other community service districts (CSDs) (e.g., Ballico CSD, Lower San Joaquin Levee District, East Merced Resources Conservation District, San Joaquin Valley Air District, etc.) to review and discuss hazards specific to local utilities. Local utility infrastructure may include electric, gas, water, sewer and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and telecommunications facilities.

5.0 Public Outreach Platforms

5.1 Webpage
At the beginning of the process, the County GIS Manager created a Project Webpage to keep the public informed on the development of the MJHMP and to solicit public input. This Webpage integrates GIS tools and applications such as the Experience Builder Application, which is designed to complement the County’s existing OES MJHMP Update Webpage that includes information on flood and emergency preparation resources. This webpage will also have the ability to collect map-based public comment through the ArcGIS Survey 123 Application.

The MJHMP Webpage should be publicized on all media releases, mailings, newsletters, surveys, and public meeting advertisements. The Webpage can include a section for the public to sign up for project Photo 1. The County MJHMP Webpage can include information on hazard mitigation, disaster preparedness, and plan documents. It can also function as a repository of for the planning process documentation, Draft MJHMP, and Cal OES/FEMA approvals.

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email announcements. The County can also keep the Webpage active after the plan is completed to keep the public informed about the status of the mitigation actions (see Photo 1).

5.2 Social Media
Merced County can use the following social media platforms to circulate information on the MJHMP:

Ɣ County Facebook (9,114+ followers)
Ɣ County Instagram (1,800+ followers)
Ɣ County Twitter (1,400+ followers)
At a minimum, the social media platforms should announce the kick-off of the MJHMP planning process, advertise the County’s MJHMP Webpage and other events, post a link to the two versions (English and Spanish) of the public survey, notify the public about meetings and workshops, and announce the availability of the plan for public input and comment. The County can share MJHMP information with other social media groups and organizations, particularly each of the six participating cities to ensure information is circulated on their social media platforms.

The County should also post information about the MJHMP on other agency social media platforms. The County could circulate information regarding the MJHMP on the MCAG Webpage, as well as the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Webpages and social media feeds (CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit has over 11,600+ followers on Facebook).

5.3 Newspapers
The following regional and local print newspapers can be used to circulate and advertise information on the MJHMP:

Ɣ Merced Sun-Star
Ɣ Merced County News
Ɣ Los Banos Enterprise
Ɣ The Paper (Los Banos Live)
Ɣ Gustine Press-Standard

5.4 Press Releases
The County can distribute and circulate press releases over the course of the MJHMP development. They can also encourage HMPT participants and stakeholders to distribute press releases during the project.

Press releases can be distributed as informational flyers, advertisements, and public notices during community events. These communication platforms can be used to spread the news about the MJHMP update and invite the public to participate in the process. According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey Population Estimates, the racial/ethnic distribution of Merced County residents as of July 1, 2019 was 61 percent Hispanic, 26 percent White, 7.8 percent Asian, 3.9 percent African American, and 2.5 percent American Indian and Alaska Native. Based on this information and input from the County OES Department, press releases will be published in both English and Spanish.

Advertisements can focus on emergency planning, natural hazards, mitigation projects, and how to get the community prepared for disasters. The press releases can include posts and links to the County’s MJHMP Webpage and the public survey. As previously mentioned, the press releases should also announce the kick-off of the MJHMP planning process, advertise the County’s MJHMP Webpage and

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other events, post a link to the public survey, notify the public about meetings and workshops, and announce the availability of the plan for public input and comment.

5.5 Public Survey
The County can prepare and distribute a public survey
during the planning process. The public survey can gauge information on household preparedness, hazard
priorities, local knowledge of tools to reduce risk and loss, and mitigation projects. The number of questions in
public surveys can vary, but they typically range from 10 to 20 questions and are structured to take a participant less than five minutes to complete. The questions are
designed to help the County and HMPT understand local
hazards and select and prioritize mitigation actions.

The public survey should be made available on the
MJHMP Webpage, and paper copies could be left at
informational booths or distributed at key events, such as the COVID-19 vaccination centers. Some counties and
cities have made the public survey available on tablets at various community events, although this may no longer
be safely feasible due to health and safety precautions that remain in place due to COVID-19. In summary, the public survey is designed to help the County better understand the following based on public input:

Ɣ Perception of natural hazards and risks
Ɣ Hazards with the most concern
Ɣ Best communication methods
Ɣ Level of public support for mitigation actions
Ɣ Willingness to invest in hazard mitigation

5.6 Informational Pop-Up Booths
The County can advertise the MJHMP planning process and seek public input at informational booths during local events or booths displayed at the local library or other public repositories. County staff should be able to speak to the public about the MJHMP project, invite them to visit the MJHMP Webpage, and ask them to take the public survey. During local events, informational booths can also be staffed by HMPT participants. Given the health and safety precautions in place, a repository may not be staffed, but should include map displays, handouts, copies of public surveys, and flyers.

Tablets, if available and feasible based on current safety precautions in Merced County, could be provided at the informational booths for easy access to the public survey; however, paper copies may be recommended while the health and safety precautions remain in effect. Some jurisdictions, like Merced County can also provide real-time hazard mapping services to the public interested in viewing hazard assessments for their property. This include providing hazard mapping information (see Section 3.3.10).

Photo 2. Online surveys are easy ways to
increase public participation and gather
input on household preparedness, hazard
priorities, local knowledge of tools to reduce
risk and loss, and mitigation projects.

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5.7 Local Events and Weekly Newsletters
Merced County and the HMPT may want to consider advertising the MJHMP process during the popular community events (e.g. vaccine rollout). The HMPT can also advertise the MJHMP process in a weekly newsletter.

5.8 Public Workshops
The County should invite the public to virtually
participate in public workshops. Two public workshops
will be scheduled as part of the planning process for the Merced County MJHMP update: one at the beginning of
the planning process and a second once the Public
Review Draft MJHMP is available.

The public workshop should cover the purpose of the
plan, the components of the MJHMP, background on
hazard mitigation planning, and next steps. The County
can provide regular and ongoing project status updates
on the MJHMP during regular Planning Commission and
Board of Supervisor hearings. Wood recommends the
County host the first public workshop within 90 days of the kick-off meeting.

During the public comment period, the County can hold
a second public workshop. The public workshops can be
scheduled as either stand-alone public workshops, or as part of a regularly scheduled Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors hearing. These meetings should be advertised to the public and provide an opportunity for public comment. The public can also comment on the MJHMP during final review and consideration during final hearings.

5.9 GIS Portal – Environmental Hazard Data Viewer
Merced County’s existing GIS mapping platform includes an Environmental Hazard Data Viewer that displays hazard data layers developed in the MJHMP. Specific hazard layers currently include the FEMA NFIP National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), State Responsibility Area (SRA) and Local Responsibility Area (LRA) fire threat areas, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Web Soil survey data. The platform could display additional hazard mapping data and other best available information used in the development of the MJHMP, such as the locations of the County critical facilities organized by FEMA Community Lifelines.

These data layers can be viewed individually or with multiple hazard layers and combined the data layers from the plan risk assessment to ensure that all datasets are fully integrated. The GIS Portal can be utilized moving forward to access and maintain critical facility and hazards data to provide a basis for a “living” plan that is accessible to participating jurisdictions and the public.

Photo 3. Requirement §201.6(b) of the
Disaster Mitigation Act states the planning
process shall include an opportunity for the
public to comment on the plan during the
drafting stage and prior to plan approval.

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5.10 Map your Neighborhood Mailing List
The County, six participating jurisdictions, and unincorporated communities could consider participating in the Map your Neighborhood (MYN) program. The MYN program is designed to help groups of neighbors prepare to and respond to an emergency together. This program has helped neighborhoods work together to develop stronger communities, particularly in preparation of potential hazard events.

6.0 Schedule of Outreach Activities
The following community engagement steps and activities are outlined in conjunction with the hazard mitigation planning phases and tasks to demonstrate how they are linked in the process. This Outreach Strategy is a document that will be utilized and updated during the plan development process. It can also serve to document the efforts made to involve the public during each subsequent plan update.

Photo 4. The Merced County Environmental Data Viewer pr ovides the public an opportunity to research flood, fire, and soil hazards in their community.

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Table 1. Outreach Strategy Schedule of Activities
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1. Getting Organized

2. Plan for public involvement

3. Coordinate with other
departments and agencies

x Consider inviting NGOs and CBOs to participate in
the process (i.e., Red Cross).
x Schedule HMPT Meeting #1
x Set-up an informational display at a local library.
x Create a Webpage for the MJHMP (new Webpage
or one linked to the Merced County OES
Webpage): what is hazard mitigation, invitation to
take a public survey, input on mitigation
actions/projects (Wood can provide the MJHMP
backgrounder content for webpage).
x Build public awareness through media
channels/platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter.
x Outreach through other groups, Private, Non-
Profit. Non-governmental organizations with a
focus on sensitive populations and major
agricultural representation.
x Possible public groups include: Local media,
Chamber of Commerce, and the Merced County
Office of Education (including the 20+ school
districts).

x HMPT formed in January 2021
x HMPT Meeting #1 – Planning Process
x Engage CSU-Stanislaus Planning/GIS
Students (design class project around student
participation and support in the MJHMP
update process)
x Design a stand-alone MJHMP Webpage
x Schedule Utility Roundtable (if desired)
x Develop and display content on the MJHMP
Webpage
o Risk Assessment Key Findings
x Design and circulate a Public Survey,
including both English and Spanish versions

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March – June 2021 4. Identify the hazards

5. Assess the risks
x Provide survey and materials at meetings
x Share public input during HMPT Meeting #2
(March/April 2021)
x Cooperative review of public input
x Announce workshops
x Build contact list of interested citizens based on
survey to inform of future activities
x Finalize MJHMP Webpage/Experience Builder
website/Survey 123 Application/StoryMap
x Finalize English and Spanish version of
surveys
x Plan and circulate press releases, post on
MJHMP Webpage
x Advertisement for Public Workshop via
Facebook, Twitter, Newspapers, Webpage,
Paper Flyers
x Collect public comments from a survey
developed specifically for the plan
x HMPT Meeting #2 – Hazard Identification
x Additional outreach for Public Survey
x Collection and compilation of survey results
x Public Workshop #1
July – September
2021

6. Set planning goals

7. Review mitigation alternatives

8. Draft an action plan
x Place draft plan online on County’s MJHMP
Webpage
x Advertise the plan and public comment period
x Email list of interested citizens identified in
previous step about the public review draft
x Encourage public review of Final Draft MJHMP
x HMPT Meeting #3 – Mitigation Strategy
x Develop links from County’s Main Website to
MJHMP Webpage, encourage review and
comment on draft plan.
x Wood to develop Online Form so public
could leave comments on Public Review Draft
MJHMP Update
x Public Workshop #2
October – December
2021

9. Adopt the plan

10. Implement the plan, evaluate its
worth, and revise as needed
x Continue to host the MJHMP Webpage with a link
from the County’s Main Website with contact
information for public inquiries
x Celebrate successes – including receiving hazard
mitigation funding, implementation of projects,
and publicizing where the plan and its
implementation is making a difference and
building hazard and climate resilience.
x Presentation at County BOS hearing during
adoption
x Participating City Council hearing and
adoption (Annexes)
x Annual HMPT Meetings
(to discuss status of
mitigation projects)
x 5-Year Update (scheduled for 2026/2027)

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Appendix F: Outreach Strategy
2021-2026 Update
Annexes
2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
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1.1 Community Profile

1.1.1 Mitigation Planning History and 2021 Process
This annex was created during the development of the 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) update. This Jurisdictional Annex builds upon the previous version of Atwater Annex as part of the 2014 Merced County MJHMP. A review of jurisdictional priorities found no significant changes in priorities since the last update.

The City’s Local Planning Team (LPT) held the responsibility for the update, implementation, and maintenance of the plan. Members are listed in Appendix A. More details on the planning process followed and how the jurisdictions and stakeholders participated can be found in Section 3 Planning Process of the Base Plan, along with how the public was involved during the 2021 update.

1.1.2 Geography and Climate
The City of Atwater in Merced County is situated 7 miles northwest of the City of Merced, the county seat.

Atwater is one of the larger cities in the County of Merced and is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, 62 miles northwest of Fresno. The City is located in the northeastern portion of the County between Highway 99 and Castle Airport. According to the United States Census Bureau, Atwater has a total area of 6.1 square miles – 99.86% of it is land and 0.14% is water with an elevation of 151 feet above sea level. The City is a continuously evolving community immersed in tradition with a history of food, farming, and manufacturing in California.

The climate in the City of Atwater cycles through a cool rainy winter season and a dry summer season.

Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool and wet, with most of the year’s rain falling from late October through early April.

1.1.3 History
The City of Atwater’s history dates back to the late 1800s when Marshall D. Atwater was one of the largest landowners of the area. He had a huge contribution in developing the agricultural community of the area, and the place was named after him. Marshall Atwater was a wheat farmer whose land was used by the railroad for its station. The railroad reached Atwater in the 1870s, and then a town began to grow. The first post office opened in 1880. Two of the other influences on the area include Highway 99 and the Castle Air Force Base, which was set up in 1941 as an aircrew training facility by the US Army. The City of Atwater was incorporated in 1922.

Visitors to the City learn about the history of this City by visiting the Castle Air Museum or the Bloss House Museum. There are quite a few churches around the City that have retained their old-world charm.

People also visit several parks including Heller Park, the Andy Albiani Park, the E. L. Walters Park or the Atwater Memorial Ballpark, all of which offer excellent entertainment opportunities for adults and kids alike.
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1.1.4 Economy
The City of Atwater’s vision is to be a vibrant and progressive community that provides economic opportunity and prosperity for all residents, while maintaining its “small town” friendliness, livability and safety. Traditionally, the City of Atwater has attracted agricultural-based industries and has relied on these types of industries for employment. A number of major events have occurred within Atwater itself and the reason that led to a need to take a comprehensive look at the community. Some of the events that impacted the area included the closure of Castle Air Force Base as a military facility and its conversion to civilian uses and development; the development of a prison facility just northeast of Castle Airport; the selection of a site for a new UC campus northeast of Merced near Lake Yosemite; plans to develop a University Access System that will link Atwater and the City of Merced to the University; and, plans to construct a new interchange at the intersection of Highway 99 and Westside Boulevard. Some of these events provided opportunities while others impacted the economic foundation of the City.

Estimates of select economic characteristics for the City of Atwater are shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 City of Atwater Economic Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Atwater
Families below Poverty Level (%) 18.5%
All People below Poverty Level (%) 20.7%
Median Family Income $58,584
Median Household Income $55,674
Per Capita Income $22,157
Population in Labor Force 63.4%
Population Employed* 56.2%
Unemployment** 11.2%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/
*Excludes armed forces. **Does not reflect unemployment numbers due to COVID-19 Pandemic The most common industries within a five-mile radius of Atwater are educational services and health care (a combined average of 19.6 percent of workers). Many other industries include food, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, construction, accommodation and food services, and public administration. Atwater is also the home of one of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which is a large employer in the City with over 100 employees and approximately 1,600 prisoners. The tables below show the labor force breakdown by occupations and industry based on estimates from the 2015-2019 five-year American Community Survey.

Table 1-2 City of Atwater Employment by Industry, 2015-2019 Occupation # Employed % Employed
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 3,118 26% Retail trade 1,516 13%
Manufacturing 1,509 13%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1,316 11% Construction 713 6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services
713 6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 668 6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 623 5% Public administration 539 5%
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Other services, except public administration 496 4%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
467 4%
Wholesale trade 343 3%
Information 64 1%
Total 12,085 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces
Table 1-3 City of Atwater Employment by Occupation, 2015-2019 Occupation # Employed % Employed
Management, business, science, and arts occupations 2,863 23.7% Service occupations 2,288 18.9%
Sales and office occupations 2,447 20.2%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 2,299 19.0% Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 2,188 18.1% Total 12,085 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces

1.1.5 Population
In May 2020, the State Department of Finance released preliminary population data for the state demographic report, the estimates did not include potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report the City of Atwater has a population of 31,378 persons as of January 1, 2020, and gained 8 residents from the previous year, leaving the population statically the same. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Atwater from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and the California Department of Finance, are shown in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 City of Atwater Demographic and Social Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Atwater
Gender/Age
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
Median age (years) 31.6
Under 5 years 8.1%
Under 18 years 29.8%
65 years and over 11.5%
Race/Ethnicity
White 32.5%
Asian 4.5%
Black or African American 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 56.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
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Some other race 0.0%
Two or more races 2.1%
Education*
% High school graduate or higher 73.2%
% with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 14.0%
Social Vulnerability
% with Disability 13.6%
% Language other than English spoken at
home 46.0%
% Speak English less than "Very Well" 16.5%
% of households with a computer with
internet use 87.2%
% of households with no vehicle available 5.8%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/
* Population 25 years and over
The following table with information from the American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2015-2019) is related to housing occupancy in the City of Atwater
Table 1-5 City of Atwater Housing Occupancy and Units, 2015-2019 Housing Characteristic Estimate Percentage
Housing Occupancy
Total Housing Units 9,577 100%
Units Occupied 9,161 95.7%
Vacant 416 4.3%
Housing Units
1-unit detached 6,589 68.8%
1-unit attached 350 3.7%
2 units 610 6.4%
3 or 4 units 700 7.3%
5-9 units 374 3.9%
10-19 units 207 2.2%
20 or more units 111 1.2%
Mobile Home 636 6.6%
Boat, RV, van etc. 0 0%
Housing Tenure
Owner Occupied 4,815 52.6%
Renter Occupied 4,346 47.4%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

1.1.6 Development Trends
Atwater has long been recognized for its friendly small-town atmosphere, which is a valued characteristic that is desirable to maintain. In order to maintain a sustainable community, it must find a way to attract a variety of industries, local and region serving commercial development, and provide housing 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
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Some parts of Atwater have changed substantially since the last General Plan update in 2000. The City identified four primary growth areas and a new proposed Sphere of Influence, as shown in Figure 2-1, designed to meet both short- and long-term development demands. Land use designations applied in these growth areas were designed to accommodate a variety of employment generating uses, small- and large-scale commercial development, and provide a broad range of housing opportunities for existing and future residents.

Atwater is surrounded by small unincorporated communities including Winton to the north, Franklin- Beachwood to the east, and directly south of the City is the McSwain area. One goal of the plan was to establish agreements with the City and County of Merced that ensures the establishment and maintenance of long-term agricultural and open space buffers between the referenced communities. The General Plan also identifies the goal to improve the entrance points into the City. In doing so, the City will enhance the view of Atwater from Highway 99 and along the City corridor. Throughout the City, enhanced landscape and design standards are encouraged to improve the appearance and quality of both newly developed and redeveloped areas.

The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) creates population projections for all jurisdictions in Merced County. Based on MCAG’s projections, the City of Atwater was expected to a population of 40,000 in 2020.

The table below summarizes the estimates of the number of housing units, population, nonresidential square footage development, and acres of different land uses at build-out of the 2000 General Plan. The 2000 General Plan provides the opportunity for up to 20,000 additional residents in areas at build out. The General Plan plans for new jobs in commercial retail, commercial services, light industrial, manufacturing, public services, and other employment uses.

The City approved a large amount of development in the 2000 General Plan and other plans and projects, such as the Applegate Business Park and the Castle Airport Aviation and Development Center.

Build out estimates are not official growth projections and do not represent City policy. Actual population, square footage, or number of dwelling units could be lower or higher than these estimates based on a number of factors. Build out may vary overall or within individual land use designations due to:

Ɣ The need to preserve the agricultural base, grazing lands, and other types of open space; Ɣ Infrastructure availability, including transportation facilities, public services, and facilities; Ɣ The need to limit development due to flood risk, fire risk, geologic and soils constraints, presence of habitat and biological resources, and presence of other important natural resources; and Ɣ Other factors, as described in the General Plan, community plans, specific plans, and City codes and ordinances.

The City has developed estimates of average density and intensity to use in calculating 2000 General Plan build out land use. The City has based build out estimates on past recorded development activity, recent development plan submittals, regional and statewide population and employment growth forecasts, and other factors.
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Source: General Plan, Land Use
In 1976, Atwater Redevelopment Agency was created. The Agency is a tool to assist in the elimination of blighting conditions within the Project Area, and it seeks to ensure that the City’s economic base will grow and remain healthy through the provision of new public improvements, commercial and industrial development, and affordable housing. The Project Area outlined in the General Plan is approximately 806 acres in size and consists of the downtown commercial core, the Applegate Business Park, the Atwater Business Park, two public parks, and several residential neighborhoods. The goals of Atwater Redevelopment Agency (now Community Development) according to the City’s General Plan are as follows:

Ɣ Improve the existing infrastructure supporting the Project Area Ɣ Eliminate or mitigate other existing blighting conditions Ɣ Ensure and maintain an attractive, viable downtown Business District which provides economic incentives that create new job opportunities
Ɣ Encourage and assist industrial and commercial development to ensure adequate job opportunities, a stable tax base in the community, and new investments in the Project Area During the 2021 planning process the Planning Team noted the following development trends since the adoption of the 2014 MJHMP: Three-story projects are being constructed in the City but with the City’s foresight in purchasing of an aerial apparatus some of the vulnerability concerns are alleviated. Also adopting current Code volumes (2019) is assisting with staying up to date with current hazard mitigation.

The City also approved a 359-acre land development project in 2017 referred to as the Ferrari Project, which required annexation into the City and the development of a commercial/business park, hospital, medical offices, and other related infrastructure.

The areas located in the Sphere of Influence (SOI) shown in Figure 2-1 are areas each City plans to grow into and potentially slated for future development. Understanding the potential hazard exposure in the area can help to mitigate the impacts of events before development occurs in those areas. During this

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 7 plan update process parcel analysis was conducted using the SOI and overlaid with available hazard risk layers to determine where future development may be at risk of natural hazard events. The results of the analysis have been integrated into the applicable hazard sections: dam, flood and wildfire. Table 1-6 is the summary of the SOI total exposure for the City of Atwater.

Table 1-6 Sphere of Influence Total Exposure Summary
Property Type Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value
Agricultural 194 273 $33,415,022 $33,415,022 $66,830,044 Commercial 13 21 $4,838,011 $4,838,011 $9,676,022
Exempt 11 13 $3,064,153 $3,064,153 $6,128,306
Industrial 11 32 $28,834,491 $43,251,737 $72,086,228
Mixed Use 2 2 $14,811 $7,406 $22,217
Residential 444 496 $80,208,808 $40,104,404 $120,313,212 Total 675 837 $150,375,296 $124,680,732 $275,056,028
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis, City of Atwater 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND SUMMARY
The City of Atwater LPT identified the hazards that affect the City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to their community (see Table 2-1). There are no hazards that are unique to Atwater. The overall hazard significance takes into account the geographic area, probability and magnitude as a way to identify priority hazards for mitigation purposes. This is discussed further in the Vulnerability Assessment Section.

Table 2-1 City of Atwater —Hazard Profiles
Hazard Geographic Area
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/
Severity
Overall
Significance
Agriculture Pests and
Disease Extensive Likely Critical Medium
Dam Incidents Limited Occasional Limited Medium
Drought Extensive Likely Limited Medium
Earthquake Extensive Occasional Critical Medium
Flood and Levee Failure Extensive Likely Critical Medium Severe Weather: Dense Fog,
Freeze, Heat, Heavy Rain,
High Wind/Tornado
Extensive Highly Likely Critical Medium
Wildfire Significant Highly Likely Negligible Medium
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Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/
Severity
Overall
Significance
Geographic Area
Limited: Less than 10% of planning area
Significant: 10-50% of planning area
Extensive: 50-100% of planning area

Probability of Future Occurrences
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in
next year or happens every year.

Likely: Between 10 and 100% chance of
occurrence in next year or has a recurrence
interval of 10 years or less.

Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of
occurrence in the next year or has a recurrence
interval of 11 to 100 years.

Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in
next 100 years or has a recurrence interval of
greater than every 100 years.

Magnitude/Severity (Extent)
Catastrophic—More than 50 percent of property severely
damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than 30 days;
and/or multiple deaths
Critical—25-50 percent of property severely damaged;
shutdown of facilities for at least two weeks; and/or
injuries and/or illnesses result in permanent disability Limited—10-25 percent of property severely damaged;
shutdown of facilities for more than a week; and/or
injuries/illnesses treatable do not result in permanent disability
Negligible—Less than 10 perc ent of property severely
damaged, shutdown of facilities and services for less than 24 hours; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable with first aid

Significance
Low: minimal potential impact
Medium: moderate potential impact
High: widespread potential impact

2.1 Vulnerability Assessment
The intent of this section is to assess Atwater’s vulnerability that is separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in Section 4 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in the Base Plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment was based on a combination of the previous MJHMP for the City and County and jurisdiction specific information collected during the 2021 update. A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Guide and associated worksheets was distributed to each participating municipality or special district to complete during update process in 2021. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Note: The hazard “Significance” reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City of Atwater’s Planning Team member input from the Data Collection Guide and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Section 4 of the Base Plan), which included a more detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis with best available data.

The hazard summaries in Table 2-1 above reflect the hazards that could potentially affect City. The discussion of vulnerability for each of the following hazards is located in Section 2.3 Estimating Potential Losses. Based on this analysis, the priority hazards (all of Medium Significance) for the City of Atwater are identified below.
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 9 Ɣ Agricultural Pests and Disease
Ɣ Dam Incidents
Ɣ Drought
Ɣ Earthquake
Ɣ Flood and Levee Failure
Ɣ Severe Weather: Dense Fog, Freeze, Extreme Heat, Heavy Rain, High Wind/Tornado Ɣ Wildfire

Drought, Agricultural Pests and Disease, and Severe Weather hazards are not addressed in this vulnerability assessment as the exposure is similar to the overall County exposure, and the potential for losses are difficult to quantify specific to the City of Atwater.

Other Hazards
Hazards assigned a significance rating of Low and which do not differ significantly from the County ranking (e.g., Low vs. High) are not addressed further in this plan and are not assessed individually for specific vulnerabilities in this section. In the City of Atwater, those hazards include: subsidence, hazardous materials incidents, and cyber attacks.

Additionally, the City’s committee members decided to rate landslides as Not Applicable (N/A) to the planning area due to a lack of exposure, vulnerability, and no probability of occurrence.

2.2 Assets at Risk
This section considers Atwater’s assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets and growth and development trends.

Table 2-2 City of Atwater Property Exposure by Type
Property
Type
Parcel
Count
Building
Count Improved Value Content Value Total Value
Agricultural 4 4 $294,019 $294,019 $588,038
Commercial 254 941 $187,232,236 $187,232,236 $374,464,472 Exempt 77 150 $14,001,651 $14,001,651 $28,003,302
Industrial 48 48 $28,819,757 $43,229,636 $72,049,393
Mixed Use 6 6 $236,330 $236,330 $472,660
Residential 7,229 8,489 $1,159,329,319 $579,664,660 $1,738,993,979 Vacant Land 16 16 $1,463,486 $1,463,486 $2,926,972
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2.2.2 Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
For the purposes of this plan, a critical facility is defined as one that is essential in providing utility or direction either during the response to an emergency or during the recovery operation. FEMA sorts critical facilities into seven lifeline categories as shown in Figure 4-1 in the Base Plan.

Table 2-3 shows a summary of the critical facilities analysis. critical facilities and other community assets as important to protect in the event of a disaster. Within the City of Atwater, the following are considered critical facilities:

Ɣ Atwater Fire Department Stations (Stations #41 & 42) Ɣ Atwater Police Department building
Ɣ Atwater City Hall (co-located with Police Department) Ɣ Merced County Fire Department Stations 82 (Atwater) and 88 (Winton) Ɣ Water supply lines and wells
Ɣ Wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, and trunk lines Ɣ Major electrical transmission lines and substations
Ɣ Major communication lines and microwave transmission facilities Ɣ Federal Prison and major railways
Ɣ Castle Airport Aviation and Development Center (CAADC) - Academy
- Airport
- Aviation
- EOC
- Fire
- Fuel
- Sheriff
- Water Facilities/Utilities/Sewer/Communications/Lightning Ɣ Castle Air Museum
Ɣ Veteran’s Memorial, Veterans Services
Ɣ Animal shelter
Ɣ Public Library
Ɣ Atwater CLEO
Ɣ Laboratories (Bess Test Labs, Castle Analytical Lab) Critical facilities also include major roadways which may serve as principal evacuation routes. The table that follows lists the critical facilities and other community assets identified by the county’s Planning Team as important to protect in the event of a disaster.

There are also several designated shelters in Atwater for use in an emergency event including the Veterans Memorial Building, recreation centers/parks, high school gyms and school cafeterias.

2.2.3 Historic, Cultural and Natural Resources
The following historical resources are located in the City of Atwater:

Ɣ Bloss Mansion – National Register (listed 9/3/1981) and Point of Interest (listed 3/15/1974) 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 11 Natural resources are important to include in benefit-cost analyses for future projects and may be used to leverage additional funding for projects that also contribute to community goals for protecting sensitive natural resources. Awareness of natural assets can lead to opportunities for meeting multiple objectives.

For instance, protecting wetlands areas protects sensitive habitat as well as attenuates and stores floodwaters.

2.3 Estimating Potential Losses

2.3.1 Dam Incidents
Protection from flood hazards created by dam failures is critical to the safety and well- being of Atwater residents. A failure of one of the dams operated by the Merced Irrigation District (MID) that generate electricity could affect supply to the CAADC site, within which the Castle Medical Center is located. Should more of the City choose MID as its electricity supplier and distributor, those customers would likewise be affected.

A dam vulnerability assessment was completed during the 2021 update, following the methodology described in Section 4 of the Base Plan. Dam inundation areas from the New Exchequer and Yosemite dams with the City of Atwater are shown in Figure 2-1 and Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 summarize the values at risk within each inundation area, respectively. Not represented in the mapping is inundation from the Castle Dam, a high hazard dam to the northeast of the City, which likely poses the greatest risk. Both the New Exchequer and Yosemite dam are rated as high hazard. Yosemite dam is also rated as Extremely High by the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams. Extremely High rated dams are expected to cause considerable loss of human life or result in an inundation area with a population of 1,000 or more. Areas of future development, located within the City’s Sphere of Influence are most vulnerable to dam inundation events, as noted in Table 2-5 and Table 2-6. One critical facility, categorized as a Transportation Lifeline, is located within a dam inundation area. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
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Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count
Residential 37 37
Total 37 37
Source: California DSOS, National Inventory of Dams, Merced County Assessor’s Office Table 2-4 Yosemite Dam Inundation
Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count Population Commercial 1 2
Residential 20 21 67
Total 21 23 67
Source: California DSOS, National Inventory of Dams, Merced County Assessor’s Office Future Development
The results of the sphere of influence and dam analysis are shown in and Table 2-5 and Table 2-6.

Table 2-5 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed to New Exchequer Inundation Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count Population
Agricultural 8 10
Residential 2 2 7
Total 10 12 7
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis, City of Atwater Table 2-6 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed to Yosemite Dam Inundation Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count Population
Agricultural 4 4
Commercial 3 3
Exempt 1 1
Residential 34 36 120
Total 42 44 120
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis, City of Atwater

2.3.2 Earthquake
The City of Atwater and surrounding areas historical earthquake activity is below California’s state average. No known faults are located in the Atwater area. The nearest known fault is the Kings Canyon Lineament, approximately 10 miles south of Atwater, however geological evidence would show this fault is not active. There is no record of any seismic activity originating within the City; however, the County of Merced has been shaken by earthquakes originating elsewhere. There is documented evidence of six earthquakes that shook the area, those of 1872, 1906, 1952, 1966, 1984, and 1989. Major damage occurred in Atwater in 1906, with minor damage recorded throughout the county from other occurrences.

No damaging earthquakes greater than M 6.0 have been recorded in the City of Atwater or Merced County in over 200 years, though several have been very close. The most recent large earthquake near 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 14 Merced County, and the City of Atwater, was 16 miles east north-east of King City at a magnitude of 5.3 on October 20, 2012. Several aftershocks followed the main earthquake, including a M3.1 aftershock. This quake was preceded by two earthquakes located approximately 100 miles from Merced County, the 1982 New Idria earthquake (M5.4) and the 1983 Coalinga quake (M6.5). There was low level ground shaking reported.

Based on the earthquake shaking potential mapped for Merced County and the City of Atwater, due to the proximity to the San Andreas Fault, and the history of shaking with no surface rupture, means the probability of damaging seismic ground shaking in the City of Atwater is considered as occasional. Other hazards associated with earthquake activity, such as lateral spreading, surface cracking or differential setting, are considered unlikely to occur, although no studies have been conducted to determine the likelihood of these hazards.

2.3.3 Flood and Levee Failure
The primary types of flood events in Merced County that may impact the City of Atwater are riverine and urban. Flooding could also occur as a result of dam failure, however, there is no evidence to indicate that flooding due to dam failure is likely. Regardless of the type of flood, the cause is often the result of severe weather and excessive rainfall, either in the flood area, upstream, or from winter snowmelt.

Areas in the eastern part of the City of Atwater have been determined to be in the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area or 100-year floodplain. The physical risks associated with potential flooding and the regulatory requirements for floodplain management are important considerations when decisions are being made regarding future land use throughout the City of Atwater. Most of Atwater lies outside the 100-year floodplain designated by FEMA. Based on the history of flooding in the County of Merced, the City of Atwater and surrounding areas are considered likely to have the hazard potential for future flooding.

A flood vulnerability assessment was completed during the 2021 update, following the methodology described in Section 4 of the Base Plan. Flood hazards for the City of Atwater are shown in Figure 2-2 and Table 2-7 summarize the values at risk in the City’s 100-year floodplain, respectively. These tables also detail loss estimates for each flood.
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 15 Figure 2-2 City of Atwater 100-year floodplain

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 16 Table 2-7 City of Atwater FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, by Property Type Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Estimated
Loss Population
Commercial 4 8 $446,109 $446,109 $892,218 $223,055
Exempt 7 7 $0 $0 $0 $0
Industrial 1 1 $16,651 $24,977 $41,628 $10,407
Residential 342 344 $87,919,330 $43,959,665 $131,878,995 $32,969,749 1,094 Total 354 360 $88,382,090 $44,430,751 $132,812,841 $33,203,210 1,094 Source: Merced County Assessor’s Office; National Flood Hazard Layer Effective 12/2/2008; FEMA; Wood analysis Based on this analysis, the City of Atwater has 354 improved parcels located within the 100-year floodplain for a total value of over $132 million. The potential loss is estimated at $33 million if these areas were inundated by the 1% annual chance flood. No parcels were found to be located in within the 500-year floodplain. Population at risk was calculated for the 100-year based on the number of residential properties at risk and the average number of persons per household (3.32). There is an estimated 1,094 persons at risk to flooding in the City of Atwater.

Critical Facilities at Risk
Critical facilities are those community components that are most needed to withstand the impacts of disaster as previously described. Table 2-8 lists the critical facilities in the City’s 100-year floodplains and Figure 2-3 shows the location of the critical facilities. There are a total of 10 facilities potentially exposed to a 1% annual chance flood events, including the Station 42 of the Atwater City Fire Department (categorized as Safety and Security). The impact to the community could be great if any of these facilities are damaged or destroyed during a flood event.

Table 2-8 Critical Facilities at risk of 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, by FEMA Lifeline FEMA Lifeline Count
Communications 2
Energy 2
Food, Water, Shelter 1
Safety and Security 1
Transportation 4
Total 10
Source: HIFLD, FEMA NFHL
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The City of Atwater joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on November 1, 1979. NFIP Insurance data indicates that as of July 2021, there were 14 flood insurance policies in force in the City with $4,018,000 of coverage. All of the policies are single family residential and located in the B, C, and X zone.

There has been 1 historical claim for flood losses totaling $1,740. According to the FEMA Community Information System accessed July 23, 2021, the City has no Repetitive Loss properties or Severe Repetitive Loss properties.

Future Development
The results of the sphere of influence and flood analysis are shown in Table 2-9 and Table 2-10. This indicates the risk to existing development that could be under the City’s jurisdiction if the area was annexed.

Table 2-9 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed to 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Estimated
Loss Population
Agricultural 23 26 $2,212,362 $2,212,362 $4,424,724 $1,106,181 Exempt 2 3 $548,933 $548,933 $1,097,866 $274,467
Residential 47 51 $6,797,928 $3,398,964 $10,196,892 $2,549,223 169 Total 72 80 $9,559,223 $6,160,259 $15,719,482 $3,929,871 169 Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis, City of Atwater Table 2-10 Sphere of Influence Areas Expo sed to 0.5% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Estimated
Loss Population
Residential 1 1 $81,844 $40,922 $122,766 $30,692 3
Total 1 1 $81,844 $40,922 $122,766 $30,692 3
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis, City of Atwater

2.3.4 Wildfires
Both urban and wildland fires conditions exist in Merced County and its cities which increases the chances for damage to property, loss of life and/or injury. In most of Merced County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE) ranks fuel loading as low. Fuels are mainly crops and grasses. In the southwest corner, there are some brush, pine, and grass fuels, which are ranked as moderate fuel hazards, primarily in the area west of Interstate 5. Figure 2-4 shows the fire threat areas in the city and Table 2-11 summarizes the values at risk and detail loss estimates.

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Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
High
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value
Commercial 7 0 3 6 9 $6,430,503 $6,430,503 $12,861,006
Exempt 8 0 5 3 8 $689,882 $689,882 $1,379,764
Residential 522 1 267 294 562 $151,511,124 $75,755,562 $227,266,686 Vacant Land 1 0 1 0 1 $15,000 $15,000 $30,000
Total 538 1 276 303 580 $158,646,509 $82,890,947 $241,537,456 Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis

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Table 2-12 Critical Facilities Exposed to Wildfire Threat Areas FEMA Lifeline Count
Moderate Wildfire Threat
Transportation 2
Low Wildfire Threat
Communications 1
Energy 2
Food, Water, Shelter 1
Safety and Security 1
Transportation 1
Total 9
Source: Merced County, HIFLD, CAL FIRE, FRAP, Wood GIS Analysis Figure 2-5 shows the fire responsibility areas in the City of Atwater. Based on the analysis there are 5 residential buildings located with the moderate hazard area, with a total value of $1,317,924. Two critical facilities, both categorized as Transportation Lifeline are located within the local responsibility moderate fire hazard area. Refer to Section 4 of the Base Plan for methodology and results of the countywide analysis.
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The results of the sphere of influence and wildfire analysis are shown Table 2-13 and Table 2-14.

Table 2-13 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed Within Fire Severity Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total
Value Population
SRA Moderate
Agricultural 2 2 $603,191 $603,191 $1,206,382
Residential 2 2 $208,515 $104,258 $312,773 7
Total 4 4 $811,706 $707,449 $1,519,155 7
Source: Merced County Assessor, CALFIRE, Wood analysis, City of Atwater Table 2-14 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed Within Fire Threat Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
High
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Population
Agricultural 55 1 25 50 76 $12,242,747 $12,242,747 $24,485,494 Commercial 4 0 3 2 5 $862,532 $862,532 $1,725,064
Exempt 5 0 2 4 6 $2,555,421 $2,555,421 $5,110,842
Residential 98 0 37 71 108 $14,729,881 $7,364,941 $22,094,822 359 Total 162 1 67 127 195 $30,390,581 $23,025,641 $53,416,222 359 Source: Merced County Assessor, CALFIRE, Wood analysis, City of Atwater 3 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections:
regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts. To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives reviewed a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs and shared any updates or changes through the Atwater Data Collection Guide. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contribute to reducing hazard-related losses.

During the plan update process, this inventory was reviewed by the jurisdictional planning representatives and Wood consultant team staff to update information where applicable and note ways in which these capabilities have improved or expanded. Additionally, in summarizing current capabilities and identifying gaps, the jurisdictional planning representatives also considered their ability to expand or improve upon existing policies and programs as potential new mitigation strategies. The City of Atwater’s capabilities are summarized below.
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3.1 Regulatory Capability
The regulatory and planning capabilities table lists planning and land management tools typically used by local jurisdictions to implement hazard mitigation activities. The table below indicates those that are in place in the City of Atwater.

Table 3-1 City of Atwater —Regul atory and Planning Capabilities Regulatory Tool
(ordinances, codes, plans) Yes/No Comments
General Plan Yes Adopted July 24, 2000
Zoning ordinance Yes Chapter 17.01
Subdivision ordinance Yes Chapter 16.01
Growth management ordinance No
Floodplain ordinance Yes Floodplain Management Ordinance Chapter 16.14.010 Other special purpose ordinance
(stormwater, steep slope, wildfire)
No
Building code Yes The 2019 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1 (California Administrative Code)
Fire department ISO rating Yes Rating: 3
Erosion or sediment control program No
Stormwater management program Yes
Site plan review requirements Yes Chapter 17 .12 – Zoning Ordinance, Administration and General Conditions
Capital improvements plan Yes
Economic development plan Yes Economic Development & Special Projects, Atwater Redevelopment Agency, General Plan
Local emergency operations plan Yes Updated in 2017
Other special plans No
Flood insurance study or other
engineering study for streams
Yes
Elevation certificates (for floodplain
development)
No
Other

City of Atwater General Plan, 2000 – The City of Atwater adopted its first General Plan in 1958. The most recent update began in 1992 and resulted in the adoption of the City of Atwater 2000 General Plan on July 24, 2000, with an anticipated horizon year of 2020. This General Plan defines the City’s goals, objectives and policies that guide the physical growth, use and development of land under the jurisdictional authority of the City.

The purpose of the Public Health and Safety Element is to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural or human caused hazards. This element focuses on establishing policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood, and fire hazards.

The Public Health and Safety Element is now expanded to include community health and community safety related issues that are more commonly associated with the built environment as affecting the health and safety of residents living within the City. The City of Atwater Public Health and Safety Element does not reference incorporation of the 2014 MJHMP. Integration of the 2014 MJHMP was not noted in any of the other City planning mechanisms.

City of Atwater Emergency Plan, 2017 – The Emergency Plan addresses the planned response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, human caused events and 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 25 national security emergencies in or affecting the City of Atwater. The plan establishes the emergency management organization required to mitigate any significant emergency or disaster affecting the City; identifies the policies, responsibilities, and procedures required to protect the health and safety of communities, public and private property, and the environmental effects of natural, human caused and technological emergencies and disasters; and establishes the operational concepts and policies for disaster response and recovery.

City Fire Management Plan – The City of Atwater’s Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical response services within the City limits. The City of Atwater reorganized their Fire Department and entered into a Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the provision of fire protection services. CAL FIRE provides for the management of the fire department with a Fire Chief, Division Chief and Battalion Chiefs. The Fire Chief reports to the City Manager and to the elected City Council. The contract began in October 2008.

The CAL FIRE agreement provides daily staffing at fire stations, dispatch, management, incident command, training, investigation, and fire prevention activities. The City of Atwater’s Fire Management Plan is a product of the implementation of the State Fire Plan. The State Fire Plan provides an analysis procedure utilizing, in part, computer based geographical information data that is validated by experienced fire managers to assess fire fuel hazards and risks in order to design and implement mitigating activities. The Fire Management Plan provides background information, fuels and fire data, proposed projects, and individual Battalion reports outlining mitigating activities commonly carried out each year.

Emergency Services Ordinance, Chapter 2.44 – The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of the City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons. The ordinance establishes the Operational Area Council and designates the membership of the council. The council’s powers include the development of emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and the ordinances and resolutions as necessary to implement the Multi-Hazard Functional Plan and any other such plans and agreements.

California Fire Code Chapter 15.28.010 – The City of Atwater adopts by reference as its fire code, the California Fire Code, 2010 Edition, and including among Appendices, Appendix Chapter 4 (Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy); Appendix Chapter B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings); Appendix Chapter C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution); Appendix Chapter CC (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution); Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads); Appendix F (Hazard Ranking); Appendix H (Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements); Appendix I (Fire Protection system-Noncompliance Conditions); and Appendix J (Emergency Responder Radio Coverage), based on the 2009 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council (ICC) and as adopted and amended by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Floodplain Management Ordinance Chapter 16.14.010 – It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:

Ɣ Protect human life and health;
Ɣ Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects; Ɣ Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
Ɣ Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
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3.2 Administrative and Technical Capability
The table below identifies City personnel with responsibilities for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in the City of Atwater. Many positions are full time and/or filled by the same person. A summary of technical resources follows.

Table 3-2 City of Atwater —Personnel Capabilities
Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position Comments Planner/engineer with knowledge of land
development/land management
practices
Yes
City Community
Development Department

Engineer/professional trained in
construction practices related to
buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes
City Community
Development Department

Planner/engineer/scientist with an
understanding of natural hazards Yes City Community
Development Department

Personnel skilled in GIS No
Full time building official Yes Chief Building Official Floodplain manager Yes City Community
Development Department

Emergency manager
Yes
City Administrator’s Office;
County Emergency Services
Manager

Grant writer Yes Administration
Other personnel
Yes
Multiple agencies and
departments with support
personnel expanding
capabilities for mitigation

GIS Data Resources
(Hazard areas, critical facilities, land use,
building footprints, etc.)
No

Warning Systems/Services
(Reverse 9-11, cable override, outdoor
warning signals)
No

Other
The City operates under a City Council/City Manager form of government. The City Council makes laws and sets policies, which are enforced and implemented by the City Manager, with the assistance of subordinate officers, department heads, and the City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney. Municipal elections are held every two years in November of even-numbered years with City Council terms overlapping. The Mayor and two Council Members are elected at one election, and the other two Council Members, City Clerk and City Treasurer are elected at the next election. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
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The Atwater Elementary School District serves school-aged children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade (K-8). There are six elementary schools (K-6), one junior high school (7-8), and one school serves kindergarten to eighth grade (K-8). High school education is provided by the Merced Union High School District which has eight comprehensive high schools and one continuation school. The City also offers opportunities for post-secondary education with satellite campuses for Merced College, UC Merced and other graduate schools.

3.3 Fiscal Capability
The following table identifies financial tools or resources that the City could potentially use to help fund mitigation activities. There are currently no specific funding sources for hazard mitigation.

Table 3-3 City of Atwater —Available Financial Tools and Resources Financial Resources Accessible/
Eligible to Use
Has This Been Used for
Mitigation in the Past? Comments
Community Development
Block Grants
Yes No
Capital improvements project
funding
Yes No
Authority to levy taxes for
specific purposes
Yes No Must be approved by voters
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or
electric services, new
development
Yes
No

Incur debt through general
obligation bonds
Yes No
Incur debt through special tax
bonds
Yes No Requires approval by two-thirds
of voters
Incur debt through private
activities
Yes No Do not have any in place
Federal Grant Programs
(Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program)
Yes
No
Various Departments

3.4 Outreach and Partnerships
The Merced County Office of Emergency Services provides education and outreach on Disaster Preparedness for all of the jurisdictions within the County. This education program is in coordination and partnerships with county and the cities’ departments with education programs including the Sheriff’s Office, Police Departments, Fire Departments, Agricultural Commissioner, and the Department of Public Health.

During the 2021 planning process the following outreach efforts were identified:

Ɣ Ongoing newsletter
Ɣ Fire Prevention School Programs
Ɣ Presence and use of social media
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3.4.1 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews development proposals for compliance with the General Plan and makes recommendations to the City Council on long range plans and maps for the City and plans for public improvements, plans and development plans for proposed for property within the City, and zoning and rezoning of property within the City. The Commission develops and maintains a long range comprehensive General Plan of the Atwater planning area.

3.4.2 The City Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee was established in April 1999. The purpose of the committee is to establish City Council liaison with the Public Works Department to facilitate communication in the interests of improving the overall delivery of public works services in the community.

The duties of the Committee are, but not limited to; the review and recommendation of issues related to the delivery of public works services and related engineering, water, sewer, government buildings, equipment maintenance, parks and parks facilities services. The Committee evaluates recommendations related to proposed programs, provides assistance and/or guidance to staff in the evaluation of policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to the delivery of public works services and related engineering, water, sewer, government buildings, equipment maintenance, parks and parks facilities services; and assists staff with identifying and prioritizing activities related to the administration of the City’s public works services.

3.4.3 The City Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee was established in February 1999. The purpose of the committee is to establish City Council liaison with the Police and Fire Departments to facilitate communication in the interests of improving the overall delivery of public safety services in the community.

The duties of the Committee are, but not limited to, the review and recommendation of issues related to the delivery of police and fire services and related public safety services; to evaluate recommendations related to proposed programs; to provide assistance and/or guidance to staff in the evaluation of policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to the delivery of police and fire services and related public safety services; and to assist staff with identifying and prioritizing activities related to the administration of the City’s police and fire services.

3.5 Other Mitigation Efforts
In addition to the project identified in the City’s Mitigation Action plan the City of Atwater’s Fire Department conducts annual fire and life safety inspections for all businesses and Senate Bill 1205 occupancies (Apartments, Hotels, Assemblies and Schools). In addition, city-wide weed abatement is heavily enforced.

3.6 Opportunities for Enhancement
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Atwater has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. There are also opportunities for the City to expand or improve on their 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex A: City of Atwater
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Continuing to train City staff on mitigation and the hazards that pose a risk to the City of Atwater will lead to more informed staff members who can better communicate this information to the public.

4 MITIGATION STRATEGY

4.1 Goals and Objectives
The City of Atwater adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the Planning Team and described in Section 5 Mitigation Strategy of the Basin Plan.

4.2 Continued Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program The City has been an NFIP participating community since 1984. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. Floodplain management is under the purview of the Community Development Department City Engineer. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping.

4.3 Progress on 2014 Actions
During the 2021 planning process the City of Atwater Planning Team reviewed all the mitigation actions from the 2014 plan. Of their ten (10) mitigation actions from 2014, three (3) of the actions are continuing and are implemented annually, demonstrating ongoing progress and building the community’s resiliency to disasters. Five (5) were noted as being continuing not started and two (2) as deleted.

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ID
Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
and
Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
1 1,7
NA
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Countywide Public Education Program. A
natural hazards education and awareness
program in Merced County would be a
valuable tool for sharing information
with residents. Implementation ideas
include sharing information online and
conducting workshops. The county will
partner with special districts, the cities
and other entities to provide awareness
and education on hazards and steps to
mitigate.

OES / CEO's
Office
$100,000
Federal
Grants
High Ongoing Continue Not Started
2 1,2,4,6
NA
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
into Safety Element of General Plan.

Recognizing the potential duplication of
effort over evaluation of the same issues,
efforts to update the Health and Safety
Element will be conducted in
coordination with the multi-hazard
mitigation plan and to also ensure
AB2140 Compliance. Integration and
coordination of both plans provides
General Plan policy direction for
development activity.

Community
Development
Agency
$5,000
General
Fund
Medium
Next
General
Plan
review
cycle
Continue In-Progress
3 1,7
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Earthquake
Non-structural Earthquake Mitigation
Outreach.,QWHULRUVRIexisting structures
can be retrofitted to reduce damage
from seismic events. Outreach will
include educating home and business
owners about structural and non-
structural retrofit techniques and how to
seismically strengthen their homes and
businesses. Specific techniques include
Public Works
$100,000
Federal
Grants
Medium Ongoing Continue Not Started
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Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
and
Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
secure furnishings, storage cabinets and
utilities to prevent injuries and damages,
such as anchoring, installing lathes, using
flexible connections on gas and water
lines, and bracing propane tanks and
water heaters.
4 1,2
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Earthquake
Countywide Inventory for Unreinforced
Masonry Buildings -Use GIS a to map
and track URMs Countywide. An accurate
inventory of URM Buildings with
appropriate tracking will lessen time
during the recovery after an earthquake.

Public Works
$15,000 –
20,000
Federal
Grants
Medium 1 year Continue Not Started
5 1,2,6
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Periodically review building codes for
updates and enhancements and ensure
necessary capabilities for enforcement.

Building
Department
Staff time
Dept.

Budget
Medium
1 year
then
ongoing
Continue Not Started
6 3, 4
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Drought
Promote Water Conservation Program.

Drought is a serious issue that is faced in
California. Water awareness of all citizens
within the County is critical to the future
of our water supply. Reminders,
education and awareness will help keep
the conservation importance in the
forefront.

Public Works
$100,000
Federal
Grants
High Ongoing Continue In-Progress
7 3
Communi
cations,
Safety
Earthquake
Severe
WeatherDa
m Incidents
Atwater Police Department Emergency
Power Replacement Project. Replace and
install a new emergency power system to
protect the City of Atwater 911
Police
Department
$100,000 -
$1,000,000
FEMA
High 6 Months New in 2021
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Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated Description/Background/Benefits Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
and
Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
and
Security
Communications Center and Police
Department from both a Public Safety
Power Shutoff and a long-term
interruption in utility service.

HMA
Grants
8 3
Safety
and
Security
Earthquake
Seismic Upgrade and Remodel of the
Atwater Police Department
Headquarters. The Atwater Police
Department is housed in a building that
is over 60 years old and not rated as an
essential services building. Its
construction consists of masonry block
walls that may be unreinforced.

Renovation would bring the building up
to standard and protect the
Department's ability to provide service.

Police
Department
$100,000 -
$1,000,000
FEMA
HMA
Grants
High 12-18
Months New in 2021
9 1,2,7
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Earthquake
Review hazards and awareness of
earthquakes in a public platform and
educate the public on helpful procedures
to mitigate losses and injuries.(i.e. duck
and cover, non-structural techniques,
inspection of structures for damage)
Police, Fire
and Buildings
General
Fund/CIP High
3-5 years
and then
ongoing
New in 2021
10 4, 7
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Agricultural
Pest and
Disease
Public education of current seasonal
threatusing a public radio campaign
AG
Commissioner,
and Cities
Staff time
Dept.

Budget
Low 1-5 years New in 2021
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Moving forward, the City will use the mitigation action table in the previous section to track progress on implementation of each project. Implementation of the plan overall is discussed in Section 6 in the Base Plan.

As noted in Section 6 of the Base Plan, the LPT representatives from Atwater will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual LPT plan review meeting.

5.2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Updating the Plan
The City will follow the procedures to monitor, review, and update this plan in accordance with Merced County as outlined in Section 6 of the Base Plan. The city will continue to involve the public in mitigation, as described in Section 6.2.1 of the Base Plan. The Police Chief, Public Works/Community Development Director and Battalion Chief will be responsible for representing the City in the County LPT, and for coordination with City staff and departments during plan updates. The City realizes it is important to review the plan regularly and update it every five years in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements as well as other State of California requirements.

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Annex B: City of Dos Palos

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1.1 Community Profile

The City’s Local Planning Team (LPT) hold the responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of this annex. Members are listed in Appendix A. More details on the planning process followed and how the jurisdictions and stakeholders participated can be found in Section 3 Planning Process of the Base Plan, along with how the public was involved during the 2021 update.

1.1.2 Geography and Climate
The City of Dos Palos is situated 23 miles south-southwest of the City of Merced, the county seat.

California State Route 33 bisects the City of Dos Palos, as shown in Figure 1-1. According to the United States Census Bureau, Dos Palos has a total area of 1.3 square miles. The climate in the City of Dos Palos cycles through a cool rainy winter season and a dry summer season. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool and wet, with most of the year’s rain falling from late October through early April. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex B: City of Dos Palos

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1.1.3 History
The area was first named “Dos Palos” during the 1820s by explorer Gabriel Moraga due to the location of two large, isolated poplar trees. This became a boundary marker for the “Rancho Sanjon de Santa Rita” Mexican Land Grant. In 1891 Bernhard Marks, a former school principal, convinced Henry “Cattle King” Miller to develop a small town they named “Dos Palos Colony”. By 1892 forty pioneer families had been brought west but were unable to find a good source of water causing many to leave. Miller, after being convinced by Marks, established a new town two miles away named Colony Center. In 1906 Dos Palos Colony was renamed South Dos Palos and Colony Center was renamed Dos Palos. The City of Dos Palos was incorporated in 1935.

1.1.4 Economy
Estimates of select economic characteristics for the City of Dos Palos are shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 City of Dos Palos Economic Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Dos Palos
Families below Poverty Level (%) 12.6%
All People below Poverty Level (%) 14.7%
Median Family Income $55,932
Median Household Income $56,716
Per Capita Income $21,488
Population in Labor Force 62.2%
Population Employed* 54.9%
Unemployment** 11.7%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/
*Excludes armed forces. **Does not reflect unemployment numbers due to COVID-19 Pandemic The tables below show the labor force breakdown by occupations and industry based on estimates from the 2015-2019 five-year American Community Survey.

Table 1-2 City of Dos Palos Employment by Industry, 2015-2019 Occupation # Employed % Employed
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 389 18.0% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 335 15.5% Manufacturing 267 12.3%
Retail trade 244 11.3%
Construction 237 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 194 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
102 4.7%
Other services, except public administration 97 4.5%
Public administration 83 3.8%
Information 75 3.5%
Wholesale trade 68 3.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 62 2.9% Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services
13 0.6%
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Total 2,166 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces Table 1-3 City of Dos Palos Employment by Occupation, 2015-2019 Occupation # Employed % Employed
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 635 29.3% Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 479 22.1% Management, business, science, and arts occupations 399 18.4% Sales and office occupations 360 16.6%
Service occupations 293 13.5%
Total 2,166 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces

1.1.5 Population
In May 2020, the State Department of Finance released preliminary population data for the state demographic report, the estimates did not include potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report the City of Dos Palos has a population of 5,546 persons as of January 1, 2020, and experienced a 0.1% loss previous year, leaving the population statically the same. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Dos Palos from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and the California Department of Finance, are shown in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 City of Dos Palos Demographi c and Social Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Dos Palos
Gender/Age
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
Median age (years) 30
Under 5 years 10.2%
Under 18 years 30.2%
65 years and over 12.9%
Race/Ethnicity
White 19.9%
Asian 0.6%
Black or African American 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 72.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
Two or more races 5.5%
Education*
% High school graduate or higher 67.7%
% with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 11.3%
Social Vulnerability
% with Disability 8.9%
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% Language other than English spoken at
home 50.4%
% Speak English less than "Very Well" 26%
% of households with a computer with internet
use 82.5%
% of households with no vehicle available 1.8%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/
* Population 25 years and over
The following table with information from the American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2015-2019) is related to housing occupancy in the City of Dos Palos Table 1-5 City of Dos Palos Housing Occupancy and Units, 2015-2019 Housing Characteristic Estimate Percentage
Housing Occupancy
Total Housing Units 1,545 100%
Units Occupied 1,516 98.1%
Vacant 29 1.9%
Housing Units
1-unit detached 1,447 93.7%
1-unit attached 13 0.8%
2 units 12 0.8%
3 or 4 units 43 2.8%
5-9 units 30 1.9%
10-19 units 0 0.0%
20 or more units 0 0.0%
Mobile Home 0 0.0%
Boat, RV, van etc. 0 0%
Housing Tenure
Owner Occupied 959 63.3%
Renter Occupied 557 36.7%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

1.1.6 Development Trends
The City of Dos Palos experienced a slight decrease in 1-year population estimates from 2019 to 2020.

There was also a decrease (-9%) in the number of housing units developed in the City from 1,700 in 2010 to 1,545 in 2019. The overall risk to hazards has not increased since the 2014 planning process.

The Sphere of Influence (SOI), shown in Figure 1-1, are areas the City plans to grow into and potentially slated for future development. Understanding the potential hazard exposure in the area can help to mitigate the impacts of events before development occurs in those areas. During this plan update process a parcel analysis was conducted using the SOI and overlaid with available hazard risk layers to determine where future development may be at risk of natural hazard events. Table 1-6 is the summary of the SOI total exposure for the City of Dos Palos.
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Property Type Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value
Agricultural 30 35 $2,921,905 $2,921,905 $5,843,810
Commercial 16 22 $918,610 $918,610 $1,837,220
Exempt 22 99 $1,000,971 $1,000,971 $2,001,942
Industrial 5 7 $3,212,705 $4,819,058 $8,031,763
Mixed Use 2 2 $3,360 $1,680 $5,040
Residential 462 515 $45,083,220 $22,541,610 $67,624,830 Vacant Land 8 8 $44,493 $44,493 $88,986
Total 545 688 $53,185,264 $32,248,327 $85,433,591
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis, City of Dos Palos During the 2021 planning process, the LPT noted receiving approval for a grant that will fund the construction of a new Water Treatment facility to support future development. Once the new facility is completed and operational it will support the development of residential and commercial projects. 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND SUMMARY
The City of Dos Palos LPT identified the hazards that affect the City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to their community (see Table 2-1). There are no hazards that are unique to Dos Palos. The overall hazard significance takes into account the geographic area, probability and magnitude as a way to identify priority hazards for mitigation purposes. This is discussed further in the Vulnerability Assessment Section.

Table 2-1 City of Dos Palos — Significant Hazards
Hazard Geographic Area
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/
Severity
Overall
Significance
Drought Extensive Likely Critical Medium
Earthquake Extensive Occasional Critical Medium
Wildfire Significant Highly Likely Negligible Medium
Geographic Area
Limited: Less than 10% of planning area
Significant: 10-50% of planning area
Extensive: 50-100% of planning area

Probability of Future Occurrences
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in next
year or happens every year.

Likely: Between 10 and 100% chance of occurrence in
next year or has a recurrence interval of 10 years or less.

Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of occurrence in
the next year or has a recurrence interval of 11 to 100 years.

Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in next 100 years or has a recurrence interval of greater than every 100 years.

Magnitude/Severity (Extent)
Catastrophic—More than 50 percent of property severely
damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than 30 days; and/or multiple deaths
Critical—25-50 percent of property severely damaged; shutdown of facilities for at least two weeks; and/or injuries and/or illnesses result in permanent disability
Limited—10-25 percent of property severely damaged;
shutdown of facilities for more than a week; and/or
injuries/illnesses treatable do not result in permanent disability Negligible—Less than 10 percent of property severely damaged, shutdown of facilities and services for less than 24 hours; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable with first aid

Significance
Low: minimal potential impact
Medium: moderate potential impact
High: widespread potential impact
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2.1 Vulnerability Assessment
The intent of this section is to assess Dos Palos’ vulnerability that is separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in Section 4 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in the Base Plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment was based on a combination of County and jurisdiction specific information collected during the 2021 update. A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Guide and associated worksheets was distributed to each participating municipality to complete during update process in 2021. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Note: The hazard “Significance” reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City of Dos Palos’ Planning Team member input from the Data Collection Guide and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Section 4 of the Base Plan), which included a more detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis with best available data.

Ɣ Drought
Ɣ Earthquake
Ɣ Wildfire

Drought is not addressed in this vulnerability assessment as the exposure is similar to the overall County exposure, and the potential for losses are difficult to quantify specific to the City of Dos Palos.

Other Hazards
Hazards assigned a significance rating of Low, and which do not differ significantly from the County ranking (e.g., Low vs. High) are not addressed further in this plan and are not assessed individually for specific vulnerabilities in this section. In the City of Dos Palos, those hazards include: dam incidents, drought, flood, severe weather (extreme heat, dense fog, heavy rain, high wind/tornado), subsidence, hazardous materials incidents, cyber attacks, agricultural pests and disease, and pandemics. The City does not have any special flood hazard areas (1% annual chance flood risk zones) mapped by the NFIP. While some areas of the City have drainage issues due to flat terrain and high groundwater tables, flood is considered a low significance hazard.

Additionally, the City’s committee members decided to rate landslides as Not Applicable (N/A) to the planning area due to a lack of exposure, vulnerability, and no probability of occurrence. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex B: City of Dos Palos
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2.2 Assets at Risk
This section considers Dos Palos’ assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets and growth and development trends.

Table 2-2 City of Dos Palos Property Exposure by Type
Property Type Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value Content Value Total Value
Commercial 104 154 $16,913,918 $16,913,918 $33,827,836
Exempt 39 94 $1,962,673 $1,962,673 $3,925,346
Industrial 9 9 $1,043,139 $1,564,709 $2,607,848
Mixed Use 5 5 $104,170 $104,170 $208,340
Residential 1,611 1,733 $182,105,228 $91,052,614 $273,157,842 Vacant Land 6 6 $40,429 $40,429 $80,858
Total 1,774 2,001 $202,169,557 $111,638,513 $313,808,070 Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis

Table 2-3 shows a summary of the critical facilities analysis and Figure 2-2 shows the location of each critical facility within the City.

Table 2-3 City of Dos Palos Critical Facilities, by Lifeline FEMA Lifeline Count
Communications 1
Safety and Security 7
Total 8
Source: HIFLD, City of Dos Palos, Wood analysis
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2.2.3 Historic, Cultural and Natural Resources
According to the State of California Office of Historic Preservation, there are no historic properties listed on the National or State Historic Register. Refer to Section 4 of the Base Plan for a list of historic properties in Merced County.

Natural resources are important to include in benefit-cost analyses for future projects and may be used to leverage additional funding for projects that also contribute to community goals for protecting sensitive natural resources. Awareness of natural assets can lead to opportunities for meeting multiple objectives.

For instance, protecting wetlands areas protects sensitive habitat as well as attenuates and stores floodwaters. The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge and Grassland Wildlife Management Area are located west of the City of Dos Palos. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 26,800 acres of wetlands, riparian forests, natives grasslands and vernal pools. The Grassland Wildlife Management areas supports seasonally flooded marshlands, semi-permanent marshes and native grasslands. Both the Refuge and Wildlife Management Areas are located in flood hazard areas and benefits the surrounding area by absorbing floodwaters and recharging aquifers.

2.3 Estimating Potential Losses

2.3.1 Earthquake
The City of Dos Palos and surrounding areas historical earthquake activity is below California’s state average. No known faults are located in the Dos Palos area. The nearest known fault is the Ortigalita Fault located in the western portion of the City and the only fault line within Merced County. The City of Dos Palos Local Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) also lists the following faults that may impact Dos Palos.

Ɣ Central Valley Coast Range Bling Thrust Fault – Located parallel to Interstate 5. Considered active, but not completely mappable at the surface. Responsible for the 1983 Coalinga Earthquake. Maximum magnitude measured was 6.8 Mw.

Ɣ Calaveras Fault – Active fault located near Hollister and 16 miles west of Pacheco Pass. Maximum magnitude measured was 6.2 Mw.

Ɣ Greenville Fault – Active fault located 30 miles northwest of Pacheco Pass and crosses near Livermore.

Maximum magnitude measured was 6.9 Mw.

Ɣ San Andreas Fault – Largest and most active fault in the State. Located 24 miles west of Pacheco Pass.

Earthquake will be long duration but distant ground motion for the City of Dos Palos. Maximum magnitude measured was 7.9 Mw.

There is no record of any seismic activity originating within the city; however, the County of Merced has been shaken by earthquakes originating elsewhere. There is documented evidence of six earthquakes that shook the area, those of 1872, 1906, 1952, 1966, 1984, and 1989. The LPT added a 3.4 magnitude earthquake occurred on March 31, 2016, with the epicenter 21 miles south-southwest of Los Banos. This was not considered a significant earthquake.

No damaging earthquakes greater than M 6.0 have been recorded in the City of Dos Palos or Merced County in over 200 years, though several have been very close. The most recent large earthquake near Merced County was 16 miles east north-east of King City at a magnitude of 5.3 on October 20, 2012.

Several aftershocks followed the main earthquake, including a M3.1 aftershock. This quake was preceded by two earthquakes located approximately 100 miles from Merced County, the 1982 New Idria earthquake (M5.4) and the 1983 Coalinga quake (M6.5). There was low-level ground shaking reported. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex B: City of Dos Palos
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 11 Based on the earthquake shaking potential mapped for Merced County and the City of Dos Palos, due to the proximity to the San Andreas Fault, and the history of shaking with no surface rupture, means the probability of damaging seismic ground shaking in the City of Dos Palos is considered as occasional.

Other hazards associated with earthquake activity, such as lateral spreading, surface cracking or differential setting, are considered unlikely to occur, although no studies have been conducted to determine the likelihood of these hazards.

2.3.2 Wildfires
Both urban and wildland fires conditions exist in Merced County and its cities which increases the chances for damage to property, loss of life and/or injury. In most of Merced County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE) ranks fuel loading as low. Fuels are mainly crops and grasses. In the southwest corner, there are some brush, pine, and grass fuels, which are ranked as moderate fuel hazards, primarily in the area west of Interstate 5. The LPT noted the agricultural land within and around Dos Palos is vulnerable especially during dry seasons and could cause significant impacts on the local economy if a significant fire was to happen. Figure 2-3 shows the fire threat areas near the city; the majority of the risk is to west of the city within the grassland area. Based on the analysis there are no parcels or critical facilities within the fire threat areas. Figure 2-4 shows the fire responsibility areas in the City of Dos Palos.

Refer to Section 4 of the Base Plan for methodology and results of the countywide analysis.

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Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections:
regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts. To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives reviewed a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs and shared information through the Dos Palos Data Collection Guide. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contribute to reducing hazard-related losses.

Table 3-1 City of Dos Palos —Regulatory and Planning Capabilities Regulatory Tool
(ordinances, codes, plans) Yes/No Comments
General Plan Yes Adopted May 20, 1990
Zoning ordinance Yes
Subdivision ordinance Yes
Growth management ordinance Yes
Floodplain ordinance Yes
Other special purpose ordinance
(stormwater, steep slope, wildfire) No
Building code Yes
Fire department ISO rating Yes
Erosion or sediment control program No
Stormwater management program Yes
Site plan review requirements Yes
Capital improvements plan Yes
Economic development plan Yes
Local emergency operations plan Yes
Other special plans No
Flood insurance study or other
engineering study for streams Yes
Elevation certificates (for floodplain
development) No
Other

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 15 City of Dos Palos General Plan – The City of Dos Palos’ most recent General Plan was adopted May 20, 1991. This General Plan defines the City’s goals, objectives and policies that guide the physical growth, use and development of land under the jurisdictional authority of the City.

The goal of the Safety Element is to protect Dos Palos residents from unreasonable risk and reduce the impacts of natural hazards to the community (Dos Palos 1991). This element focuses on establishing policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with seismic activity, subsidence, flooding, and fire and hazardous materials incidents. The Safety Element also identifies evacuation routes and peak load water supply requirements.

The City of Dos Palos Safety Element does not reference incorporation of the 2014 MJHMP. However, the City did not participate in the 2014 MJHMP; this is the first jurisdictional mitigation annex for the City of Dos Palos.

City of Dos Palos Emergency Plan, 2003 – The Emergency Plan addresses the planned response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, human caused events and national security emergencies in or affecting the City of Dos Palos. The plan establishes the emergency management organization required to mitigate any significant emergency or disaster affecting the City; identifies the policies, responsibilities, and procedures required to protect the health and safety of communities, public and private property, and the environmental effects of natural, human caused and technological emergencies and disasters; and establishes the operational concepts and policies for disaster response and recovery.

National Flood Insurance Coverage, Claims Paid, and Repetitive Losses The City of Dos Palos joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on May 25, 1978. The City does not have any special flood hazard areas (1% annual chance flood risk zones) mapped by the NFIP. NFIP Insurance data indicates that as of July 2021, there were 3 flood insurance policies in force in the City with $553,000 of coverage. All of the policies are single family residential and located in the B, C, and X zone.

There has been 1 historical claim for flood losses totaling $1,740. According to the FEMA Community Information System accessed July 27, 2021, the City has no Repetitive Loss properties or Severe Repetitive Loss properties as defined by FEMA.

Table 3-2 City of Dos Palos —Personnel Capabilities
Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position Comments Planner/engineer with knowledge of land
development/land management
practices
Yes City Engineer

Engineer/professional trained in
construction practices related to
buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes City Engineer

Planner/engineer/scientist with an
understanding of natural hazards Yes City Engineer
Personnel skilled in GIS Yes GIS Coordinator
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Floodplain manager Yes
Emergency manager No
Grant writer Yes Department Heads
Other personnel
GIS Data Resources
(Hazard areas, critical facilities, land use,
building footprints, etc.)
Yes

Warning Systems/Services
(Reverse 9-11, cable override, outdoor
warning signals)
Yes
Everbridge. Merced
County Emergency Alert
System
Other

Table 3-3 City of Dos Palos —Available Financial Tools and Resources Financial Resources Accessible/
Eligible to Use
Has This Been Used for
Mitigation in the Past? Comments
Community Development
Block Grants
Yes No
Capital improvements project
funding
Yes No Council approval needed to
establish CIP
Authority to levy taxes for
specific purposes
Yes No Council/Public approval needed
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or
electric services, new
development
Yes No
Incur debt through general
obligation bonds
No No
Incur debt through special tax
bonds
Yes No
Incur debt through private
activities
Yes No
Federal Grant Programs
(Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program)
No* No *City will have eligibility to apply
for these funds after the FEMA
approval and local adoption of
this LHMP.

The City of Dos Palos has an ongoing water conservation program, first established in 2016 during statewide drought conditions, to mitigate the impacts of future drought events. The program sets specific 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex B: City of Dos Palos
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3.5 Opportunities for Enhancement
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Dos Palos has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. There are also opportunities for the city to expand or improve on their policies, programs and fiscal capabilities and further protect the community. Future improvements may include providing training for staff members related to hazards or hazard mitigation grant funding in partnership with the County and Cal OES. Additional training opportunities will help to inform City staff members on how best to integrate hazard information and mitigation projects into their departments.

Continuing to train City staff on mitigation and the hazards that pose a risk to the City of Dos Palos will lead to more informed staff members who can better communicate this information to the public. In addition, the LPT noted increasing communication and partnerships with regional entities in inspecting buildings for the need to retrofit to meeting earthquake standards.

4 MITIGATION STRATEGY

4.1 Goals and Objectives
The City of Dos Palos adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the Planning Team and described in Section 5 Mitigation Strategy of the Basin Plan.

4.2 Continued Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program The City has been an NFIP participating community since 1978. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. Floodplain management is under the purview of the Department City Engineer. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping.

4.3 Mitigation Actions
The Planning Team for the City identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions based on risk assessments, goals, and objectives. Background information as well as information on how the action will be implemented and administered, such as ideas for implementation, responsible office, partners, potential funding, estimated cost, and timeline also are described. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex B: City of Dos Palos

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 18 Table 4-1 City of Dos Palos Mitigation Action Plan
ID
Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead
Agency
and
Partners
Cost
Estimate
and
Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
1 1
Communi
cations
Earthquake,
Wildfire
Radio upgrade for police department.

Replace outdated mobile radios with
dual-band radios that have the capability
to communicate with the Merced County
Sheriff’s Office. If approved, radios could
be purchased immediately. They are vital
for communication during multi-
jurisdiction hazardous events. This could
potentially save lives. Currently, there is
no ability to cross-communicate.

Police Dept.

County
Sheriff
$50,000,
Grants Medium 3 -6
Months New in 2021
2 1,2,3
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Drought,
Earthquake,
Wildfire
Construction of new water treatment
plant with resiliency upgrades. Replace
existing water treatment plant, which is
over 50 years old and cannot keep up
with the ever-growing demand for water
in the area. Currently in the process of
receiving grant money from the State for
construction. The new plant will double
the amount of water treated from 2-2.5
million gallons per day to approximately
4 million gallons per day and provide
resiliency to drought. This will also
increase available water for firefighting.

Seismic mitigation measures will be
incorporated into the upgraded
treatment plant to reduce potential for
damage and provide continuity of
services.

Dept. of
Utilities
South Dos
Palos and
Midway
$11
Million
Grant
funding
from the
State of
California
High 2-3 years New in 2021
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Moving forward, the city will use the mitigation action table in the previous section to track progress on implementation of each project. Implementation of the plan overall is discussed in Section 6 in the Base Plan.

As noted in Section 6 of the Base Plan, the LPT representatives from Dos Palos will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual LPT plan review meeting.

5.2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Updating the Plan
The City will follow the procedures to monitor, review, and update this plan in accordance with Merced County as outlined in Section 6 of the Base Plan. The City will continue to involve the public in mitigation, as described in Section 6.2.1 of the Base Plan. The Police Chief or his/her designee will be responsible for representing the city in the County HMPT, and for coordination with City staff and departments during plan updates. The City realizes it is important to review the plan regularly and update it every five years in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements as well as other State of California requirements.
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1.1 Community Profile

The City’s Local Planning Team (LPT) held the responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the plan. Members are listed in Appendix A. More details on the planning process follow and how the jurisdictions, service districts and stakeholders participated can be found in Section 3 Planning Process of the Base Plan, along with how the public was involved during the 2021 update.

1.1.2 Geography and Climate
The City of Gustine is situated 29 miles west of the City of Merced, the county seat, and borders Stanislaus County. The city is located at the intersection of State Route 33 and State Route 140 and near the intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 140. According to the United States Census Bureau, Gustine has a total area of 1.6 square miles. The city is a continuously evolving community immersed in tradition with a history of food, farming and manufacturing in California.

The climate in the City of Gustine cycles through a cool rainy winter season and a dry summer season.

Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool and wet, with most of the year’s rain falling from late October through early April.

1.1.3 History
The City of Gustine was established in the 1900s as a Southern Pacific Railroad station. The first post office was opened in 1907 and the city was incorporated in 1915. In 1970 Gustine became the first city in California to set up a 9-1-1 system.

1.1.4 Economy
Estimates of select economic characteristics for the City of Gustine are shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 City of Gustine Economic Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Gustine
Families below Poverty Level (%) 8.5%
All People below Poverty Level (%) 12.7%
Median Family Income $62,521
Median Household Income $53,667
Per Capita Income $30,742
Population in Labor Force 2,718
Population Employed* 50.2%
Unemployment Rate** 11.6%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 2 The tables below show the labor force breakdown by occupations and industry based on estimates from the 2015-2019 five-year American Community Survey.

Table 1-2 City of Gustine Employment by Industry, 2015-2019 Industry # Employed % Employed
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 432 18.0% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 410 17.1% Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services
323 13.4%
Retail trade 292 12.1%
Manufacturing 214 8.9%
Construction 185 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
128 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 121 5.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 102 4.2% Public administration 76 3.2%
Other services, except public administration 74 3.1%
Wholesale trade 47 2.0%
Total 2,404 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Table 1-3 City of Gustine Employment by Occupation, 2015-2019 Occupation # Employed % Employed
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 606 25.2% Service occupations 537 22.3%
Management, business, science, and arts occupations 527 21.9% Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 392 16.3% Sales and office occupations 342 14.2%
Total 2,404 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

0.1% gain previous year, leaving the population statically the same. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Gustine from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and the California Department of Finance, are shown in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 City of Gustine Demographic and Social Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Gustine
Gender/Age
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%
Median age (years) 40.4
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Under 5 years 3.4%
Under 18 years 19.9%
65 years and over 14.4%
Race/Ethnicity
White 44.8%
Asian 0.2%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 54.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
Two or more races 0.3%
Education*
% High school graduate or higher 76.7%
% with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 12.5%
Social Vulnerability
% with Disability 17.8%
% Language other than English spoken at
home 41.6%
% Speak English less than "Very Well" 24.8%
% of households with a computer with
internet use 76.9%
% of households with no vehicle available 8.6%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/
* Population 25 years and over
The following table with information from the American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2015-2019) is related to housing occupancy in the City of Gustine.

Table 1-5 City of Gustine Housing Occupancy and Units, 2015-2019 Housing Characteristic Estimate Percentage
Housing Occupancy
Total Housing Units 2,249 100%
Units Occupied 2,054 91.3%
Vacant 195 8.7%
Housing Units
1-unit detached 1,831 81.4%
1-unit attached 0 0.0%
2 units 75 3.3%
3 or 4 units 22 1.0%
5-9 units 89 4.0%
10-19 units 46 2.0%
20 or more units 19 0.8%
Mobile Home 167 7.4%
Boat, RV, van etc. 0 0%
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Housing Tenure
Owner Occupied 1,261 61.4%
Renter Occupied 793 38.6%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

1.1.6 Development Trends
During the 2021 planning process the Planning Team noted that since the 2014 LHMP the City has annexed land for future development. The LPT noted the following annexation:

Ɣ 153 acres for residential development
Ɣ 40 acres west of the city for residential development (estimated 200 homes) Ɣ 50 acres east of city for residential development
Between 2010 and 2019 the City experienced an 8% increase of total housing units. Increases in population also increases exposure to severe weather-related hazards and pandemics/epidemics, as well as earthquakes. This growth also puts more demands on water resources and can increase vulnerability to drought.

The Sphere of Influence (SOI) shown in Figure 2-1 are areas each City plans to grow into and potentially slated for future development. Understanding the potential hazard exposure in the area can help to mitigate the impacts of events before development occurs in those areas. During this plan update process parcel analysis was conducted using the SOI and overlaid with available hazard risk layers to determine where future development may be at risk of natural hazard events. Table 1-6 is the summary of the SOI total exposure for the City of Gustine.

Table 1-6 Sphere of Influence Total Exposure Summary
Property Type Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value
Agricultural 71 98 $12,899,778 $12,899,778 $25,799,556
Commercial 3 3 $1,695,408 $1,695,408 $3,390,816
Exempt 3 3 $0 $0 $0
Residential 20 22 $2,410,194 $1,205,097 $3,615,291
Total 97 126 $17,005,380 $15,800,283 $32,805,663
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis

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The City of Gustine Planning Team identified the hazards that affect the city and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and significance specific to their community (see Table 2-1). There are no hazards that are unique to Gustine. The overall hazard significance takes into account the geographic area, probability and magnitude as a way to identify priority hazards for mitigation purposes. This is discussed further in the Vulnerability Assessment Section.

Table 2-1 City of Gustine —Hazard Profiles
Hazard Geographic Area
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/
Severity
Overall
Significance
Drought Extensive Likely Limited Medium
Earthquake Significant Likely Catastrophic Medium
Flood and Levee Failure Significant Occasional Critical Medium Geographic Area
Limited: Less than 10% of planning area
Significant: 10-50% of planning area
Extensive: 50-100% of planning area

Probability of Future Occurrences
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in next
year or happens every year.

Likely: Between 10 and 100% chance of occurrence in
next year or has a recurrence interval of 10 years or less.

Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of occurrence in
the next year or has a recurrence interval of 11 to 100 years.

Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in next 100 years or has a recurrence interval of greater than every 100 years.

Magnitude/Severity (Extent)
Catastrophic—More than 50 percent of property severely
damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than 30 days; and/or multiple deaths
Critical—25-50 percent of property severely damaged; shutdown of facilities for at least two weeks; and/or injuries and/or illnesses result in permanent disability
Limited—10-25 percent of property severely damaged;
shutdown of facilities for more than a week; and/or
injuries/illnesses treatable do not result in permanent disability Negligible—Less than 10 percent of property severely damaged, shutdown of facilities and services for less than 24 hours; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable with first aid

Significance
Low: minimal potential impact
Medium: moderate potential impact
High: widespread potential impact

2.1 Vulnerability Assessment
The intent of this section is to assess Gustine vulnerability that is separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in Section 4 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in the Base Plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment was based on a combination of County and jurisdiction specific information collected during the 2021 update. A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Guide and associated worksheets was distributed to each participating municipality or special district to complete during update process in 2021. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Each participating jurisdiction was in support of the main hazard summary identified in the Base Plan (see Table 4-2). However, the hazard summary rankings for each jurisdictional annex may vary due to specific hazard risk and vulnerabilities unique to that jurisdiction. The information in this annex helps differentiate the jurisdiction’s risk and vulnerabilities from that of the overall County. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 6 Note: The hazard “Significance” reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City of Gustine’s Planning Team member input from the Data Collection Guide and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Section 4 of the Base Plan), which included a more detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis with best available data.

Ɣ Drought
Ɣ Earthquake
Ɣ Flood and Levee Failure
Ɣ
While dam incidents and wildfire are rated as low, there are areas of risk near the city’s SOI where development is likely to occur in the future. For this reason dam incidents and wildfire hazards are covered in the vulnerability assessment. Drought is not addressed in this vulnerability assessment as the exposure is similar to the overall County exposure, and the potential for losses are difficult to quantify specific to the City of Gustine.

Other Hazards
Hazards assigned a significance rating of Low or do not differ significantly from the county overall risk are not addressed further in this plan and are not assessed individually for specific vulnerabilities in this section. In the City of Gustine, those hazards include: severe weather (extreme heat, dense fog, heavy rain, high wind/tornado) subsidence, hazardous materials incidents, cyber attacks, agricultural pests and disease, and pandemics. As previously noted, dam incidents and wildfire hazards are also addressed.

Additionally, the City’s committee members decided to rate landslides as Not Applicable (N/A) to the planning area due to a lack of exposure, vulnerability, and no probability of occurrence.

Wildfire is profiled in the vulnerability assessment to address wildfire threat in the City’s SOI but was rated a low priority hazard given the City consists of urban areas and because there are few mapped moderate and low wildfire threat zones.

2.2 Assets at Risk
This section considers Gustine’s assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets and growth and development trends.

2.2.1 Values at Risk
The following data on property exposure is derived from the Merced County 2020 Parcel and Assessor data. This data should only be used as a guideline to overall values in the city as the information has some limitations. The most significant limitation is created by Proposition 13. Instead of adjusting property values annually, the values are not adjusted or assessed at fair market value until a property transfer occurs. As a result, overall value information is likely low and does not reflect current market value of properties. It is also important to note that in the event of a disaster, it is generally the value of the infrastructure or improvements to the land that is of concern or at risk. Generally, the land itself is not a loss and is not included in the values below. Table 2-2 shows the exposure of properties broken down by property type for the City Gustine.
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 7 Table 2-2 City of Gustine Property Exposure by Type
Property Type Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value Content Value Total Value
Agricultural 3 3 $249,806 $249,806 $499,612
Commercial 86 212 $13,841,697 $13,841,697 $27,683,394
Exempt 21 22 $1,947,230 $1,947,230 $3,894,460
Industrial 8 8 $21,456,333 $32,184,500 $53,640,833
Mixed Use 3 3 $55,055 $55,055 $110,110
Residential 1,749 1,857 $252,615,603 $126,307,802 $378,923,405 Vacant Land 4 4 $180,379 $180,379 $360,758
Total 1,874 2,109 $290,346,103 $174,766,468 $465,112,571 Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis

2.2.2 Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
For the purposes of this plan, a critical facility is defined as one that is essential in providing utility or direction either during the response to an emergency or during the recovery operation. FEMA groups critical facilities into seven lifeline categories as shown in Figure 4-1 in the Base Plan.

Table 2-4 shows a summary of the critical facilities analysis. In addition to the summary listed in the table below, the LPT also include the following assets:

Table 2-3 City of Gustine Community Assets
Name of Asset Type* Replacement Value
Saputo Dairy Foods EI $25,000,000
Pusateri Nut Company EI $15,000,000
Dollar General EI $10,000,000
Gustine City Hall VF $10,000,000
Gustine Police Dept. EI $10,000,000
Gustine Airport VF $20,000,000
Gustine Fire Dept. EI $20,000,000
Gustine Public Works HM $20,000,000
Gustine Wastewater
Treatment HM/EI $30,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
Water Well 1 VF $10,000,000
City Water Lines VF $50,000,000
Water Tank/Tower VF $5,000,000
Sewer Lines VF $50,000,000
Schmidt Park NA $20,000,000
Miller Park NA $10,000,000
CEF Jamero Park NA $10,000,000
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Burelli Ranch Park NA $10,000,000
Gustine High School VF $25,000,000
Gustine Middle School VF $20,000,000
Gustine Elementary
School VF $20,000,000
Source: Gustine LPT
*EI: Essential Infrastructure; VI: Vulnerable Facilities; HM: Hazardous Materials Facilities; NA: Natural Assets Table 2-4 City of Gustine Critical Facilities, by Lifeline FEMA Lifeline Count
Communications 6
Food, Water, Shelter 2
Hazardous Material 1
Safety and Security 8
Total 20
Source: HIFLD, City of Gustine, Wood analysis

2.2.3 Historic, Cultural and Natural Resources
The following historical resource is listed as a California Point of Interest by the State of California Office of Preservation:

Ɣ Merced County Justice Courthouse Building
Natural resources are important to include in benefit-cost analyses for future projects and may be used to leverage additional funding for projects that also contribute to community goals for protecting sensitive natural resources. Awareness of natural assets can lead to opportunities for meeting multiple objectives.

For instance, protecting wetlands areas protects sensitive habitat as well as attenuates and stores floodwaters. The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge and Grassland Wildlife Management Area are located east of the City of Gustine. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 26,800 acres of wetlands, riparian forests, natives grasslands and vernal pools. The Grassland Wildlife Management areas supports seasonally flooded marshlands, semi-permanent marshes and native grasslands. Both the Refuge and Wildlife Management Areas are located in flood hazard areas and benefits the surrounding area by absorbing floodwaters and recharging aquifers.

2.3 Estimating Potential Losses

2.3.1 Dam Incidents
Protection from flood hazards created by dam failures is critical to the safety and well- being of Gustine residents. A dam vulnerability assessment was completed during the 2021 update, following the methodology described in Section 4 of the Base Plan. The analysis found the Gustine is outside the inundation areas of the Don Pedro and New Exchequer dams but the Gustine Municipal Airport in the eastern portion of the city is on the edge of the New Exchequer dam inundation area (see Figure 2-1).

Not represented on the inundation map is risk from the San Luis Dam. Best available data was used during the 2021 plan update, but complete inundation data was not available for the San Luis or Los Banos Dams due to the information being considered sensitive and restricted, per communication with 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 9 OES and the dam owners. According to the Emergency Action Plan for this dam a failure could result in flooding in Gustine to a depth range of 2-10 ft in less than 10 hours. For this reason, dam incidents were assessed in this annex, but not considered a low priority hazard for the City. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 10 Figure 2-1 City of Gustine Dam Inundation Areas (excluding San Luis Dam)

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2.3.2 Earthquake
The City of Gustine and surrounding areas historical earthquake activity is below California’s state average.

No known faults are located in the Gustine area. The nearest known fault is the Ortigalita Fault the only fault line within Merced County. According to the City’s General Plan Safety Element, Gustine is unlikely to be the epicenter of an earthquake event but will likely experience shaking from an event. New development in the city is required to comply with current building standards for seismic safety.

No damaging earthquakes greater than M 6.0 have been recorded in the City of Gustine or Merced County in over 200 years, though several have been very close. The most recent large earthquake near Merced County was 16 miles east north-east of King City at a magnitude of 5.3 on October 20, 2012.

Based on the earthquake shaking potential mapped for Merced County and the City of Gustine, due to the proximity to the San Andreas Fault, and the history of shaking with no surface rupture, means the probability of damaging seismic ground shaking in the City of Gustine is considered as occasional. Other hazards associated with earthquake activity, such as lateral spreading, surface cracking or differential setting, are considered unlikely to occur, although no studies have been conducted to determine the likelihood of these hazards.

2.3.3 Flood and Levee Failure
The City of Gustine lies outside the 100-year and 500-year floodplain as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). While not within a floodplain, the eastern portion of the City and the City’s SOI (shown in Figure 2-2), where the Gustine Municipal Airport is located, is on the edge of the 100-year or 1% annual flood chance hazard. Figure 2-3 shows the critical facilities proximity to 1% annual flood chance. As shown, 14 critical facilities were identified as being located in a floodplain. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 12 Figure 2-2 City of Gustine Flood Hazard

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 13 Figure 2-3 Critical Facilities and FEMA Flood Hazards

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2.3.4 Wildfires
Weather components, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind, and lightning, also affect the potential for wildfire. High temperatures and low relative humidity dry out the fuels that feed the wildfire creating a situation where fuel will more readily ignite and burn more intensely. Both urban and wildland fires conditions exist in Merced County and its cities which increases the chances for damage to property, loss of life and/or injury. In most of Merced County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE) ranks fuel loading as low.

Figure 2-4 shows the fire threat areas within and near the city. The fire threat areas mainly consistent of low and moderate areas. The Municipal Airport and SOI on the eastern portion of the city limits has the most concentration of moderate threat areas and has a small area of high threat. Based on the analysis there are no parcels or critical facilities within the fire threat areas. Table 2-5 summarizes the values at risk and detail loss estimates within the fire threat areas.

Table 2-5 Properties Exposed to Wildfire Threat Areas
Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis Analysis on critical facilities located within fire threat areas was also completed. The results are summarized in Table 2-6.

Table 2-6 Critical Facilities Exposed to Wildfire Threat Areas FEMA Lifeline Count
Moderate Wildfire Threat
Safety and Security 1
Low Wildfire Threat
Safety and Security 1
Transportation 1
Total 3
Source: Merced County, HIFLD, CAL FIRE, FRAP, Wood GIS Analysis

Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Population
Agricultural 1 0 1 1 $92,402 $92,402 $184,804
Commercial 1 0 8 8 $1,612,681 $1,612,681 $3,225,362
Exempt 4 3 1 4 $0 $0 $0
Residential 141 54 87 141 $24,399,015 $12,199,508 $36,598,523 399 Total 147 57 97 154 $26,104,098 $13,904,591 $40,008,689 399 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 15 Figure 2-1 Wildfire Threat Areas in City of Gustine

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 16 Figure 2-5 shows the fire responsibility areas in the City of Gustine and Table 2-7 summarizes the results from the GIS analysis. No critical facilities were identified as being located within the local responsibility fire hazard area. Refer to Section 4 of the Base Plan for methodology and results of the countywide analysis.

Table 2-7 City of Gustine Properties within Fire Responsibility Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
SRA
Moderate
Building
Count
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Population
Exempt 2 2 2 $0 $0 $0
Residential 15 15 15 $3,806,609 $1,903,305 $5,709,914 42 Total 17 17 17 $3,806,609 $1,903,305 $5,709,914 42
Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 17 Figure 2-2 City of Gustine Fire Responsibility Areas

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The results of the SOI and wildfire analysis is shown in Table 2-8 and Table 2-9.

Table 2-8 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed Within Fire Severity Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total
Value Population
SRA Moderate
Commercial 1 1 $74,452 $74,452 $148,904
Residential 1 2 $142,860 $71,430 $214,290 7
Total 2 3 $217,312 $145,882 $363,194 7
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis
Table 2-9 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed Within Fire Threat Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Population
Agricultural 23 3 27 30 $4,591,318 $4,591,318 $9,182,636 Commercial 2 1 1 2 $1,672,979 $1,672,979 $3,345,958
Exempt 2 0 2 2 $0 $0 $0
Residential 8 1 9 10 $1,263,255 $631,628 $1,894,883 33
Total 35 5 39 44 $7,527,552 $6,895,925 $14,423,477 33
Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 19 3 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections:
regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts. To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives reviewed a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs and shared any updates or changes through the Gustine Data Collection Guide. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contribute to reducing hazard-related losses.

Table 3-1 City of Gustine —Regulatory and Planning Capabilities Regulatory Tool
(ordinances, codes, plans) Yes/No Comments
General Plan Yes
Zoning ordinance Yes
Subdivision ordinance Yes
Growth management ordinance No
Floodplain ordinance No
Other special purpose ordinance
(stormwater, steep slope, wildfire) No
Building code Yes
Fire department ISO rating Yes
Erosion or sediment control program No
Stormwater management program Yes
Site plan review requirements Yes
Capital improvements plan Yes
Economic development plan Yes
Local emergency operations plan Yes
Other special plans No
Flood insurance study or other
engineering study for streams No
Elevation certificates (for floodplain
development) No
Other

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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 20 City of Gustine General Plan, 2002 – The General Plan defines the City’s goals, objectives and policies that guide the physical growth, use and development of land under the jurisdictional authority of the City.

The purpose of the Safety Element (Section 9) is to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural or human caused hazards. This element focuses on establishing policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with seismic and geologic, dam failure, canals and drainage ponds, flooding, hazardous materials, aquatic insects, and urban and wildland fire hazards.

The City of Gustine General Plan Safety Element does not reference incorporation of the 2014 MJHMP, as this is the first Mitigation Annex for the City.

National Flood Insurance Program – The City of Gustine is not a participant in the NFIP and has been sanctioned since December 2, 2009. This means that residents are not able to obtain flood insurance from the NFIP. The City has minimal flood risk and the effective FEMA flood hazard mapping does not show any Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) or 1% annual chance flooding within city limits, except for a small area near the airport. This has been the reason for not joining the NFIP, but as part of this plan update the City will revisit the cost and benefit of joining, including working with CA DWR and FEMA to understand the implications of the sanction designation.

Table 3-2 City of Gustine —Personnel Capabilities
Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position Comments Planner/engineer with knowledge of land
development/land management
practices
Yes Contract Planner

Engineer/professional trained in
construction practices related to
buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes Contract Engineer

Planner/engineer/scientist with an
understanding of natural hazards Yes Contract Planner/Engineer Personnel skilled in GIS Yes Contract Planner/Engineer
Full time building official No
Floodplain manager Yes Public Works Director
Emergency manager Yes Chief of Police
Grant writer Yes Contract
Other personnel
GIS Data Resources
(Hazard areas, critical facilities, land use,
building footprints, etc.)
Yes Contract Planner

Warning Systems/Services
(Reverse 9-11, cable override, outdoor
warning signals)
Yes
Contract Dispatch with
Livingston Police
Department
Code Red
Other
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Table 3-3 City of Gustine —Available Financial Tools and Resources Financial Resources Accessible/
Eligible to Use
Has This Been Used for
Mitigation in the Past? Comments
Community Development
Block Grants Yes No
Capital improvements project
funding Yes No
Authority to levy taxes for
specific purposes Yes No
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or
electric services, new
development
Yes No

Incur debt through general
obligation bonds Yes No
Incur debt through special tax
bonds Yes No
Incur debt through private
activities No No
Federal Grant Programs (e.g.

Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program)
Yes Yes
The City has used funding to
install pumps at the airport to
mitigate flooding hazards.

Ɣ Outreach specific to responsible water use
Ɣ School Resource office conducts earthquake and fire safety seminars Ɣ City flyers on disaster preparedness

3.5 Opportunities for Enhancement
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Gustine has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. There are also opportunities for the city to expand or improve on their 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 22 policies, programs and fiscal capabilities and further protect the community. Future improvements may include providing training for staff members related to hazards or hazard mitigation grant funding in partnership with the County and Cal OES. Additional training opportunities will help to inform City staff members on how best to integrate hazard information and mitigation projects into their departments.

Continuing to train City staff on mitigation and the hazards that pose a risk to the City of Gustine will lead to more informed staff members who can better communicate this information to the public.

In addition, the LPT noted City staff will review current equipment inventory to determine best practices in equipment needed to mitigate hazards. After inventory, City staff will recommend the purchase of equipment needed.

4 MITIGATION STRATEGY

4.1 Goals and Objectives
The City of Gustine adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the Planning Team and described in Section 5 Mitigation Strategy of the Basin Plan.

4.2 Mitigation Actions
The Planning Team for the City identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions based on risk assessments, goals, and objectives. Background information as well as information on how the action will be implemented and administered, such as ideas for implementation, responsible office, partners, potential funding, estimated cost, and timeline also are described. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex C: City of Gustine

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 23 Table 4-1 City of Gustine Mitigation Action Plan
ID
Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate and
Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
1 1,2,3
Safety
and
Security
Flood and
Levee
Failure
Develop and enhance storm-water
drainage improvements to reduce
frequent flooding. Projects may
involve upgrade gutter and
drainage systems, basins, trunk
lines, auxiliary pipes and
interconnections. For example,
connect a drain pipe loop around
the city and install street drainage
gutters in the downtown area
Public Works,
Development
Services
$100,000-
$1,500,000
Grants,
General Fund
High 36-48
Months New in 2021
2 2,3
Safety
and
Security
Earthquake
Perform building specific seismic
vulnerability assessment of City-
owned critical facilities (building
and infrastructure such as water
towers and airplane hangars)
constructed prior to 1980 and take
action to upgrade or retrofit as
needed.

Public Works,
Development
Services
$500,000-
$1,500,000
Grants,
General Fund
Medium 36-48
Months New in 2021
3 2,3,4
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Drought
Investigate Drought Monitoring,
Risk, and Management Options.

Develop and implement a water
conservation plan that seeks to
reduce the nonessential use of
water to conserve county water
supplies. The conservation plan
would establish mandatory water
restrictions within Merced County
to discourage waste. Lastly,
incorporate treatment of recycled
water for potable consumption.

To reduce the likelihood of
drought impacts occurring again
in the future, develop drought
Public Works
County and
all
jurisdictions
$500,000-
$100,000,000
Grants,
General Fund
High 48-60
Months New in 2021
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Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate and
Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
plans that outline proactive
strategies that can be
implemented before, during, and
after drought to increase societal
and environmental resiliency and
enhance drought response and
recovery capabilities.
4 2,3,4
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Flood and
Levee
Failure
Explore cost/benefit of joining the
NFIP and gain an understanding
of the sanction designation
through further discussions with
Ca DWR and FEMA.

Public Works,
Development
Services
Staff time Low 2022 New in 2021
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2021-2026 Update Page 25 5 IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE
Moving forward, the city will use the mitigation action table in the previous section to track progress on implementation of each project. Implementation of the plan overall is discussed in Section 6 in the Base Plan.

As noted in Section 6 of the Base Plan, the LPT representatives from Gustine will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual LPT plan review meeting.

5.2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Updating the Plan
The City will follow the procedures to monitor, review, and update this plan in accordance with Merced County as outlined in Section 6 of the Base Plan. The City will continue to involve the public in mitigation, as described in Section 6.2.1 of the Base Plan. The City Manager will be responsible for representing the city in the County LPT, and for coordination with City staff and departments during plan updates. The City realizes it is important to review the plan regularly and update it every five years in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements as well as other State of California requirements. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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1.1 Community Profile

1.1.1 Mitigation Planning History and 2021 Process
This annex was updated during the development of the 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) update. This Jurisdictional Annex builds upon the previous version of Livingston Annex as part of the 2014 Merced County MJHMP. A review of jurisdictional priorities found no significant changes in priorities since the last update.

The City’s Local Planning Team (LPT) held the responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the plan. Members are listed in Appendix A. More details on the planning process followed and how the jurisdictions, service districts and stakeholders participated can be found in Section 3 Planning Process of the Base Plan, along with how the public was involved during the 2021 update.

1.1.2 Geography and Climate
The City of Livingston in Merced County is situated approximately 14 miles northwest of the City of Merced, the county seat. Livingston is one of the smaller cities in the County of Merced and is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, 70 miles northwest of Fresno. Livingston is located in the center of California, about two hours from the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and Yosemite National Park. Monterey and San Jose are accessible in one and a half hours and within one hour of San Joaquin’s Valley’s major cities of Stockton and Fresno. The City is located in the western portion of the County with Highway 99 running through the city limits. According to the United States Census Bureau, Livingston is a total area of 3.7 square miles and has an elevation of 131 feet above sea level. Much of this area is farmland that has been annexed either pre-emptively, or in anticipation of future growth. The actual City of Livingston is much smaller.

The climate in the City of Livingston cycles through a cool rainy winter season and a dry summer season as does much of Merced County. Livingston lies in the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Like the rest of the valley, it has long, dry summers and depends on irrigation water. The winters are mild, alternating between fog, rain, and sun, with occasional frost. This makes for long growing seasons, with a low risk of mold, storms, drought or other bad weather interfering with crops.

The following climate information is from the Southwest Climate and Environmental Information Collaborative (SCENIC) and the climate data station located in Los Banos, which is the closest station to Livingston. The annual average precipitation for the City of Livingston is 8.8 inches with the most precipitation, on average, occurring in January. The warmest month of the year on average is July, with an average high temperature of 96°F. The highest recorded temperature was 114°F in June 1950. On average, the coolest month of the year is December. The lowest recorded temperature was 14°F in December 1990. On average, there are 95 days per year where the maximum temperature exceeds 90°F and 24 days per year where the minimum temperature falls below 32°F.

1.1.3 City History
The town was originally named after Dr. David Livingstone, a British explorer of Africa who was an international celebrity in the late 1800’s. The first acknowledged settler of Livingston in 1862 was David 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update | 2021–2026 Page 2 Baldwin Chedester, a wagon master of a wagon train from Iowa. He supplied food and produce to the railroad gangs building the railroad. Edward Olds, an ex-member of the railway gang, set up a saloon and clothing store on the banks of the Merced River in November 1871. The only other existing building was a grain warehouse built in 1868 by William Little who owned 2,500 acres of land for grain and grazing.

Development into a town site was stimulated by railway gang workers, gold seekers, and farmers. Before there was a town, there was only the railway station of Cressey named after the pioneer family who owned 7,500 acres. The City of Livingston was incorporated on September 11, 1922 under the laws of the State of California.

Although the town’s original streets were laid out when the railroad arrived in the 1870’s, real growth in the town began when irrigation water became available in the early 1900’s. Like its neighbors Turlock, Hilmar, and Atwater, much of the settlement was accomplished through the colony system. Land speculators bought large tracts of land and then subdivided them and sold the subdivisions to farmers on credit. In 1872, the town lost the election as the new county seat to Merced by 200 votes. In 1873, in a petition for a new post office, the final letter "E" was inadvertently deleted, and the town officially became Livingston. Livingston experienced a period of slow growth until land speculators and promoters such as the Hunter Land Company and land hungry families from as far away as Iowa began to admire the area.

By 1909, because water was on the land through the process of irrigation, Livingston was able to achieve a period of steady growth. Livingston was incorporated in 1922 with Charles Daman as its first mayor.

1.1.4 Economy
The top industries in the City are related to manufacturing, educational services and health care and social assistance, and agriculture. Livingston’s economy is intertwined with the economy of Merced County.

Merced County is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the State with over $3 billion worth of agricultural products generated in 2019. Agriculture will continue to be economically important to Livingston as well. The main agricultural products produced in the Livingston area include:

Ɣ Chickens and Turkeys - The Foster Farms poultry company headquarters and main processing plant are located in Livingston. The chicken ranches import most of their feed from other parts of the United States. The tallest building in the area is the Foster Farms grain elevator located in Delhi, right outside the Livingston City limits
Ɣ Dairy - Merced County is the second largest dairy producer in California, right behind Tulare County.

The Joseph Gallo Dairy, just outside Livingston, has the single largest dairy herd in the United States.

Neighboring towns (especially Hilmar) have many more dairy cattle. According to statistics from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Merced County had 305 operating dairies in 2006, down from the 327 dairies in 2005 and 335 dairies in 2000. While the number of diaries has gone down, the number of milk cows increased by 4,000 during that 12-month period. Dairy farmers and industry experts say recent increases in feed costs, tightened environmental regulations and growing pressure to sell land for development are among the factors that could be pushing some dairies to close.

Ɣ Grapes - Joseph Gallo, Ernest and Julio Gallo, the Arkelian family, and many family farmers grow grapes for wine, the table and raisin-making. Ernest and Julio Gallo have a major grape pressing operation near Livingston.

Ɣ Sweet Potatoes - Ninety percent of the sweet potatoes grown west of the Rockies are grown and packed in Livingston, Delhi and Atwater. The sweet potatoes benefit from the sandy soil in the area.

Ɣ Other Crops - Other crops grown in the Livingston area include barley, wheat, corn, soybeans, onions, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, melons, peaches and alfalfa. Most of the peach orchards have been replaced by almonds. The alfalfa, soybeans and corn are grown to support the dairies.
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update | 2021–2026 Page 3 Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 show how the City of Livingston’s labor force breaks down by occupation and industry based on estimates from the 2015-2019 5-year American Community Survey.

Table 1-1 City of Livingston Employment by Occupation, 2015-2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Occupation # Employed % Employed
Management, business, science, and arts occupations 1,205 18.4% Service occupations 982 15.0%
Sales and office occupations 1,413 21.6%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 1,149 17.5% Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 1,803 27.5% Total 6,552 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces
Table 1-2 City of Livingston Employment by Industry Sector, 2015-2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Industry # Employed % Employed
Manufacturing 1,369 20.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 1,244 19.0% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 777 11.9% Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 561 8.6%
Retail trade 559 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
473 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 470 7.2% Construction 345 5.3%
Wholesale trade 310 4.7%
Other services, except public administration 191 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 157 2.4% Public administration 96 1.5%
Information 0 0.0%
Total 6,552 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Estimates of select economic characteristics for the City of Livingston are shown in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 City of Livingston Economic Ch aracteristics, 2015-2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Characteristic % Employed
Families below Poverty Level (%) 15.4%
All People below Poverty Level (%) 16.4%
Median Family Income $58,268
Median Household Income $54,886
Per Capita Income $18,238
Population in Labor Force 7,068
Population Employed* 6,552
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces
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1.1.5 Population
The total estimated City population in 2019 was 14,228 up 35.9% from 10,473 people counted during the previous census in 2010. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Livingston are summarized in the tables below based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2019.

Table 1-4 City of Livingston Demographic an d Social Characteristics, 2015-2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Characteristic

Gender/Age
Male 6,772
Female 7,456
Median age (years) 29.9
Under 5 years 1,132
Under 18 years 4,269
65 years and over 1,519
Race/Ethnicity
White 3,596
Asian 3,033
Black or African American 17
American Indian/Alaska Native 151
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 10,456
Education
% High school graduate or higher 57.40%
Disability Status
% of Population 5 years and over with a
disability

11.80%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ Table 1-5 Housing Occupancy and Units
Housing Characteristic Estimate Percentage
Housing Occupancy
Total Housing Units 3,699 100%
Units Occupied 3,607 97.5%
Vacant 92 2.5%
Housing Units
1-unit detached 3,078 83.2%
1-unit attached 54 1.5%
2 units 107 2.9%
3 or 4 units 28 0.8%
5-9 units 172 4.6%
10-19 units 31 0.8%
20 or more units 72 1.9%
Mobile Home 157 4.2%
Boat, RV, van etc. 0 0.0%
Housing Tenure
Owner Occupied 1,922 53.3%
Renter Occupied 1,685 46.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston

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1.1.6 Development Trends
Livingston has long been recognized for its friendly small-town atmosphere, which is a valued characteristic that is desirable to maintain. In order to maintain a sustainable community, it must find a way to attract a variety of industries, local and region serving commercial development, and provide housing opportunities that will appeal to all demographic categories ranging from university students and faculty to retirees and young families. In order to achieve these objectives, the General Plan focuses on a number of basic themes that are reflected in goals and policies.

Although agriculture will continue to play a major role in the community, Livingston is a community in transition and transformation, driven by new commercial and residential developments. Livingston’s two major interchanges on Highway 99 will be the major economic development drivers in the future. An additional interchange at Sultana Drive has recently been completed and will eventually be in the City.

Over the last several years, additional businesses have located along the freeway.

The goals of the City of Livingston, as stated in the 2025 General Plan, include the following:

Ɣ Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents; Ɣ Ensure development that preserves the community character and is in harmony with the City’s unique small-town environment;
Ɣ Deliver high quality, responsive City services in an efficient and effective manner; Ɣ Develop and encourage a culturally diverse community; and, Ɣ Promote an economically diversified commercial and industrial economy to ensure the future financial stability of the City.

Livingston began the process of updating their General Plan in March 2020. The General Plan provides the opportunity for additional residents, commercial retail, commercial services, and public services in areas at build-out. There are plans light industrial, manufacturing, and other services that will increase employment opportunities uses as well.

City of Livingston Goals for Future
Ɣ Promote the development of a wholesome and attractive City resulting from orderly development and preservation of its natural beauty.

Ɣ Provide a wide array of business outreach, innovation and competitiveness support services and resources to new and expanding businesses to stimulate job and investment growth.

Ɣ Provide a clear, clean and open visual image of the community that reflects the highest standards of design for public and private commercial, residential, institutional and industrial development.

Ɣ Attract and support globally competitive companies; Livingston will expand employer access to local workforce development resources that develop workers with necessary technical and job-ready skills.

Ɣ Establish a Business Education Initiative that brings business, government, and education together to form partnerships to ensure future prosperity for students and young people by creating a full range of unique, results oriented programs to address the needs of business and students.

Ɣ Promote buildings and public infrastructure development that are practical, aesthetically pleasing and in harmony with the environment and surrounding landscape.

Ɣ Provide an atmosphere in which people can live in good health, move safely about the community (even at night) and feel confident that they and their property are protected from criminal harm, flood and other natural hazards and man-made disasters.

In terms of changes in development since the 2014 planning process, the City of Livingston experienced a 11% increase in total housing units between 2010 and 2019. Of the total housing units 83% are single- family homes. This is the greatest increase of total housing units during this time period in Merced 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update | 2021–2026 Page 6 County. Additionally, according the 2040 General Plan Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook, the majority of new housing development over the last eight years (or since approximately 2010) was constructed between 2017 and 2019. Some of these new residential developments are located north and northeast of the City. Overall, the increases in development and population also increases exposure to severe weather-related hazards and pandemics/epidemics, as well as earthquakes. This growth also puts more demands on water resources and can increase vulnerability to drought. 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND SUMMARY
Although the City of Livingston is located in an area where there are few obvious hazards, potential hazards do exist. The main objective of hazard identification is to document potential hazards that must be considered when making decisions on the location, type, and density of development. The official Planning Team for the City of Livingston identified hazards that affect the City and developed hazard profiles based upon the risk assessment, past events, and their potential impacts to the community. The overall hazard significance takes into account the geographic area, probability and magnitude as a way to identify priority hazards for mitigation purposes. This is discussed further in the Vulnerability Assessment Section for the significant hazards that have unique impacts on Livingston, where applicable.

Table 2-1 City of Livingston —Hazard Profiles
Hazard Geographic Area Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/Se
verity
Overall
Significance
Dam Incident Limited Occasional Limited Medium
Drought Extensive Likely Limited Medium
Earthquake Limited Occasional Limited Medium
Flood and Levee Failure Limited Occasional Negligible Medium Severe Weather: Heavy Rain Extensive Highly Likely Critical High Geographic Area
Limited: Less than 10% of planning area
Significant: 10-50% of planning area
Extensive: 50-100% of planning area
Probability of Future Occurrences
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in
next year or happens every year.

Likely: Between 10 and 100% chance of
occurrence in next year or has a recurrence
interval of 10 years or less.

Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of
occurrence in the next year or has a recurrence
interval of 11 to 100 years.

Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in
next 100 years or has a recurrence interval of
greater than every 100 years.

Magnitude/Severity (Extent)
Catastrophic—More than 50 percent of property severely
damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than 30 days;
and/or multiple deaths
Critical—25-50 percent of property severely damaged;
shutdown of facilities for at least two weeks; and/or
injuries and/or illnesses result in permanent disability Limited—10-25 percent of property severely damaged;
shutdown of facilities for more than a week; and/or
injuries/illnesses treatable do not result in permanent disability
Negligible—Less than 10 percent of property severely
damaged, shutdown of facilities and services for less than 24 hours; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable with first aid Significance
Low: minimal potential impact
Medium: moderate potential impact
High: widespread potential impact
Source: Planning Team
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2.1 Vulnerability Assessment
The intent of this section is to assess Livingston’s vulnerability separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in the Base Plan.

This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area.

The information to support the hazard identification and risk assessment was based on a combination of the previous LHMP for the City and County and jurisdiction specific information collected during the 2021 update. A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Guide and associated worksheets was distributed to each participating municipality or special district to complete during update process in 2021. Information collected was analyzed and summarized in order to identify and rank all the hazards that could impact anywhere within the County, as well as to rank the hazards and identify the related vulnerabilities unique to each jurisdiction.

Each participating jurisdiction was in support of the main hazard summary identified in the Base Plan (see Table 5.2). However, the hazard summary rankings for each jurisdictional annex may vary due to specific hazard risk and vulnerabilities unique to that jurisdiction. The information in this annex helps differentiate the jurisdiction’s risk and vulnerabilities from that of the overall County.

Note: The hazard “Significance” reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City’s Planning Team member input from the Data Collection Guide and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Chapter 4 of the Base Plan), which included a more detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis with best available data.

Ɣ Dam Incidents
Ɣ Drought
Ɣ Earthquake
Ɣ Flood and Levee Failure
Ɣ Severe Weather: Heavy Rain
Drought and severe weather hazards are not addressed in this vulnerability assessment as the exposure is similar to the overall County exposure, and the potential for losses are difficult to quantify specific to the City of Livingston.

2.1.1 Other Hazards
Hazards assigned a significance rating of Low and those which do not differ significantly from the County ranking (e.g., Low vs. High) are not addressed further in this plan and are not assessed individually for specific vulnerabilities in this section. In the City of Livingston, those hazards include subsidence, hazardous materials incidents, cyber-attacks, agricultural pests and disease, pandemics, and wildfire.

Additionally, the City’s LPT decided to rate landslides as Not Applicable (N/A) to the planning area due to a lack of exposure, vulnerability, and no probability of occurrence.

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2.2 Assets at Risk
This section considers the City of Livingston’s assets at risk, including values at risk, critical facilities and infrastructure, historic assets, economic assets and growth and development trends.

Table 2-2 Property Exposure for the City of Livingston by Property Types Property Type Improved
Parcel Count
Building Count Improved
Value
Estimated
Content Value
Total Value
Agricultural 8 9 $713,550 $713,550 $1,427,100
Commercial 82 235 $75,954,862 $75,954,862 $151,909,724
Exempt 48 114 $8,331,817 $8,331,817 $16,663,634
Industrial 19 33 $103,753,191 $155,629,787 $259,382,978 Mixed Use 3 4 $53,004 $53,004 $106,008
Residential 3,177 3,605 $519,238,129 $259,619,065 $778,857,194 Vacant Land 7 7 $142,582 $142,582 $285,164
Total 3,344 4,007 $708,187,135 $500,444,666 $1,208,631,801 Source: Wood GIS analysis, Merced County Assessor’s Office

2.2.2 Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
A critical facility may be defined as one that is essential in providing utility or direction either during the response to an emergency or during the recovery operation. FEMA sorts critical facilities into seven lifeline categories as shown in Figure 4-1 in the Base Plan.

A summary of critical facilities by FEMA Lifeline Category in Livingston is listed in Table 2-7.

Table 2-3 City of Livingston Critical Facilities by FEMA Lifeline Category FEMA Lifeline Number of Facilities
Communications 6
Energy 1
Food, Water, Shelter 3
Hazardous Material 3
Safety and Security 14
Transportation 5
Total 32
Source: HIFLD
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Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update | 2021–2026 Page 9 A more detailed list of select critical facilities identified by the planning team from the 2014 Merced County HMP can be found in Table 2-8 below. This table lists the critical facilities and other community assets identified by the Planning Team as important to protect in the event of a disaster. Within the City of Livingston, the following are considered critical facilities:

Ɣ Livingston Fire Department Stations.

Ɣ Livingston Police Department building.

Ɣ Livingston City Hall.

Ɣ Water supply lines and wells.

Ɣ Wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, and trunk lines.

Ɣ Major electrical transmission lines and substations.

Ɣ Major communication lines and microwave transmission facilities.

Critical facilities also include major roadways which may serve as principal evacuation routes.

Table 2-4 City of Livingston Community Assets
Description of Facility Square
Footage
Replacement
Value ($) *
Contents
Value ($) *
Livingston Fire House 3,016 211,257 43,732
Branch Library 3,044 371,275 71,376
Veteran’s Memorial 3,400 220,693 0
City Hall
Livingston Community Center Community Center
Recreation Center
Corp Yard
Public Works
Equipment Barbeque 7,547 3,280
Storage 0 5,658 4,841
City Office Buildings 3 locations 7,750 0 303,452
Parks and Recreation
Source: Livingston Planning Team 2014 Merced County HMP *Note: all dollar values are from the 2014 plan after being adjusted for inflation to 2021 values.

2.2.3 Historic, Cultural, and Natural Resources
There are no locations located in Livingston which are recorded by the National Register of Historic Places, however there could be many locations throughout the City which hold cultural significance for the residents of Livingston. Natural resources are important to include in benefit-cost analyses for future projects and may be used to leverage additional funding for projects that also contribute to community goals for protecting sensitive natural resources. Awareness of natural assets can lead to opportunities for meeting multiple objectives. For instance, protecting wetlands areas protects sensitive habitat as well as attenuates and stores floodwaters.

2.3 Estimating Potential Losses

2.3.1 Dam Incidents
Protection from flood hazards created by dam failures is critical to the safety and wellbeing of Livingston residents. Dam failures can result from a number of natural or man-made causes, such as earthquakes, erosion, improper siting, improper maintenance, rapidly rising flood waters, and structural/design flaws. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston

Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update | 2021–2026 Page 10 The ability to provide warning for potential victims of flooding from dam failure is influenced by the type of dam constructed, the frequency of inspections for structural integrity, the flood wave arrival time, the ability to notify persons downstream and their need to evacuate. Aside from loss of life, damage to property and displacement of people, hydroelectric facilities on dams that fail would suffer damage. This could have an impact on life support systems in communities outside the immediate hazard areas. A failure of one of the dams operated by the Merced Irrigation District (MID) that generate electricity could affect supply to the CAADC site, within which the Castle Medical Center is located. Should more of the City choose MID as its electricity supplier and distributor, those customers would likewise be affected.

Figure 2-1 depicts potential dam failure inundation areas that would affect Livingston. Failure of the Don Pedro or McSwain dams would affect the northwestern portions of the City. Potential failure of the New Exchequer dam would result in complete inundation of the City. Representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers have stated that a dam inundation area map is currently not available for Castle Reservoir. Table 2-5 through Table 2-7 summarize Livingston’s exposure to dam inundation. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count Population Agricultural 8 9
Commercial 79 231
Exempt 48 113
Industrial 19 33
Mixed Use 3 4 16
Residential 3,176 3,604 14,200
Vacant Land 7 7
Total 3,340 4,001 14,216
Source: California DSOS, National Inventory of Dams, Merced County Assessor’s Office Table 2-6 Don Pedro Dam Inundation
Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count
Agricultural 1 1
Total 1 1
Source: California DSOS, National Inventory of Dams, Merced County Assessor’s Office Table 2-7 McSwain Dam Inundation
Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count
Agricultural 1 1
Total 1 1
Source: California DSOS, National Inventory of Dams, Merced County Assessor’s Office

2.3.1.1 Future Development
The results of the SOI and dam analysis are shown in Table 2-8 through Table 2-10.

Table 2-8 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed to New Exchequer Inundation Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count Population Agricultural 17 20
Commercial 2 12
Exempt 1 1
Industrial 3 5
Mixed Use 1 1 3
Residential 35 44 146
Total 59 83 149
Source: California DSOS, National Inventory of Dams, Merced County Assessor’s Office Table 2-9 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed to Don Pedro Inundation Property Type Improved Parcel County Building Count
Agricultural 1 3
Total 1 3
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Agricultural 1 1
Total 1 1
Source: California DS

2.3.2 Earthquakes
The City of Livingston’s distance to fault zones in the region, including the Ortigalita, Calaveras, San Andreas and Hayward Faults, places it within ‘Maximum Expectable Earthquake Intensity Zone III’ where ‘High Severity, Most Probable Damage’ could result should an earthquake occur in the region. There is no record of any seismic activity originating within the City; however, the City of Livingston has been shaken by earthquakes originating elsewhere. There is documented evidence of six earthquakes that shook the area, those of 1872, 1906, 1952, 1966, 1984, and 1989. Major damage occurred in Livingston in 1906, with minor damage recorded throughout the county from other occurrences.

No damaging earthquakes greater than M6.0 has been recorded in the City of Livingston or Merced County in over 200 years, though several have been very close. The most recent large earthquake near Merced County, and the City of Livingston, was 16 miles east north-east of King City at a magnitude of 5.3 on October 20, 2012. Several aftershocks followed the main earthquake, including a M3.1 aftershock.

This quake was preceded by two earthquakes located approximately 100 miles from Merced County, the 1982 New Idria earthquake (M5.4) and the 1983 Coalinga quake (M6.5). There was low level ground shaking and low local magnitude reported.

Based on the earthquake shaking potential mapped for the City of Livingston, the proximity to the San Andreas Fault and the history of shaking but no surface rupture, the probability of damaging seismic ground shaking in the City of Livingston is considered as likely. Other hazards associated with earthquake activity, such as lateral spreading, surface cracking or differential setting, are considered unlikely to occur, although no studies have been conducted to determine the likelihood of these hazards.

2.3.3 Flood and Levee Failure
The primary types of flood events in Merced County that may impact the City of Livingston are riverine and urban. Regardless of the type of flood, the cause is often the result of severe weather and excessive rainfall, either in the flood area, upstream, or from winter snowmelt.

Most of the Northwest corner of Livingston lies within the 100-year floodplain designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The area in the northern portion of the city limits falls in the 100-year floodplain. The City of Livingston participates in the National Flood Program. Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 reflect the flood potential impact areas in and around the City of Livingston based on the 100- year floodplain. The hazard potential for future flooding is likely. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Estimated
Loss Population
Agricultural 1 1 $7,441 $7,441 $14,882 $3,721
Total 1 1 $7,441 $7,441 $14,882 $3,721 0
Source: Merced County Assessor’s Office; National Flood Hazard Layer Effective 12/2/2008; FEMA; Wood analysis Based on this analysis, the City of Livingston has 1 improved parcel located within the 100-year floodplain for a total value of over $14,882. No parcels were found to be located in within the 500-year floodplain.

2.3.3.1 Critical Facilities at Risk
Critical facilities are those community components that are most needed to withstand the impacts of disaster as previously described. There are critical facilities located within the City of Livingston which are also in the floodplain, as shown in Figure 2-4. The impact to the wider community could be great if these facilities are damaged or destroyed during a flood event. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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2.3.3.2 Insurance Coverage, Claims Paid, and Repetitive Losses The City of Livingston joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on May 25, 1978. NFIP Insurance data indicates that as of July 2021, there were 4 flood insurance policies in force in the City with $665,000 of coverage. All of the policies are single family residential and located in the B, C, and X zone.

There have been no historical claims for flood losses in Livingston. According to the FEMA Community Information System accessed July 23, 2021, the City has no Repetitive Loss properties or Severe Repetitive Loss properties.

2.3.3.3 Future Development
The results of the SOI and flood analysis are shown in Table 2-12.

Table 2-12 Sphere of Influence Areas Expose d to 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Property
Type
Improved
Parcel Count
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Estimated
Loss Population
Agricultural 1 1 $103,862 $103,862 $207,724 $51,931
Total 1 1 $103,862 $103,862 $207,724 $51,931 0
Source: Merced County Assessor’s Office; National Flood Hazard Layer Effective 12/2/2008; FEMA; Wood analysis

2.3.4 Wildfire
Weather components, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind, and lightning, also affect the potential for wildfire. High temperatures and low relative humidity dry out the fuels that feed the wildfire creating a situation where fuel will more readily ignite and burn more intensely. Both urban and wildland fires conditions exist in Merced County and its cities which increases the chances for damage to property, loss of life and/or injury. In most of Merced County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) ranks fuel loading as low. Fuels are mainly crops and grasses. In the southwest corner, there are some brush, pine, and grass fuels, which are ranked as moderate fuel hazards, primarily in the area west of Interstate 5.

There have not been any state or federal disaster declarations in the City of Livingston or Merced County related to wildfire in the past. The LPT noted that although there are many fire starts, the fuels are “flashy” and fires are usually quickly put out. Properties in the City vulnerable to wildfire threat areas are summarized in Table 2-13.
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Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Very High
Building
Count
High
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content Value Total Value Population
Agricultural 3 0 0 1 2 3 $206,335 $206,335 $412,670
Commercial 8 0 0 1 10 11 $24,166,802 $24,166,802 $48,333,604 Exempt 4 0 0 2 2 4 $1,970,108 $1,970,108 $3,940,216
Industrial 6 0 0 1 18 19 $8,724,473 $13,086,710 $21,811,183 Mixed Use 1 0 0 0 1 1 $40,000 $40,000 $80,000 4
Residential 191 0 0 54 137 191 $56,115,683 $28,057,842 $84,173,525 753 Vacant
Land
1 0 0 0 1 1 $85,000 $85,000 $170,000
Total 214 0 0 59 171 230 $91,308,401 $67,612,796 $158,921,197 756 Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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Table 2-6 Critical Facilities Exposed to Wildfire Threat Areas FEMA Lifeline Count
Low Wildfire Threat
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Total 2
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2.3.4.1 Future Development
The results of the SOI and wildfire analysis are shown Table 2-15 and Table 2-16.

Table 2-7 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed Within Fi re Threat Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
High
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content
Value
Total Value Population
Agricultural 4 0 3 3 6 $748,751 $748,751 $1,497,502
Commercial 1 0 0 2 2 $3,485,270 $3,485,270 $6,970,540
Industrial 2 0 0 4 4 $595,669 $893,504 $1,489,173
Residential 3 0 0 3 3 $286,779 $143,390 $430,169 10
Total 10 0 3 12 15 $5,116,469 $5,270,914 $10,387,383 10 Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis 3C APABILITY ASSESSMENT
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections:
regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts. To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives reviewed a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs and shared any updates or changes through the Livingston Data Collection Guide. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contribute to reducing hazard- related losses.

Figure 3-1 City of Livingston —Regulatory and Planning Capabilities Regulatory Tool Yes/No Comments
General Plan Y 1999 General Plan, Safety Element (geologic/seismic hazards, structural hazards, wildland and urban fire hazards, flooding, dam failure inundation, noise). The City
announced the update the City’s General Plan in March
2020. The Livingston 2040 General Plan Update is expected to take two years to develop. The updated plan can
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incorporate the 2021 – 2026 Merced County MJHMP and
City of Livingston Annex by reference.

Zoning ordinance Y Title 5, Zoning Regulations
Subdivision ordinance Y Title 6, Subdivision Regulations Growth management ordinance N
Floodplain ordinance Y Title 4, Building Regulations, Chapter 5 Floodplain Management
Other special purpose ordinance
(stormwater, steep slope, wildfire)
Y Title 9, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 12, Urban
Stormwater Quality Management
Building code Y Title 4, Building Regulations, Title 7, Fire Regulations and Department of Public Safety
Fire department ISO rating Y ISO Rating 4
Erosion or sediment control
program
Y Title 4, Building Regulations, Chapter 6, Grading, Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Title 9, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 12, Urban
Stormwater Quality Management
Stormwater management program Y Title 9, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 12, Urban Stormwater Quality Management
Storm Water Management Program (FY 2006-2007) (MS4)
(Water Quality Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ)
Storm Drainage Master Plan (No Date)
Joint program with the Merced Irrigation District (MID); MID owns and operates several canals around the City (e.g., Arena and Livingston Canals) that offer stormwater
drainage capabilities for stormwater originating in City.

Site plan review requirements Y Title 5, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5.6.7, Site Plan and Design Review
Capital improvements plan Y Capital Improvements summarized in the City’s 2021-2022 Budget (e.g., police department dispatch upgrade, diesel sweeper, road improvements [Winton Parkway Widening,
Hammatt Road Overpass], Wells 8 & 9)
2007 Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Site Plan
Economic development plan N
Local emergency operations plan N The City follows the County’s emergency response procedures and the Merced County 2007 Emergency
Operations Plan.

Other special plans Y 2007 Water Distribution System Master Plan 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
Flood insurance study or other
engineering study for streams
Y Flood Insurance Study (December 2, 2008)
Elevation certificates (for floodplain
development)
Y Title 4, Building Regulations, Chapter 5 Floodplain
Management, Section 4.5.5.1, Standards of Construction
(Elevation and Floodproofing verification is provided by the Floodplain Administrator)
Other
Source: Planning Team; City of Livingston Website
City of Livingston General Plan (1999) - The City of Livingston approved its General Plan revision in December 1999. The City is currently preparing the Livingston 2040 General Plan, which is anticipated to 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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The purpose of the Safety Element is to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural or human caused hazards. This element focuses on establishing policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with emergency planning, fire protection, law enforcement, and flooding. The Safety Element is being expanded in the 2040 General Plan to cover additional natural hazards and safety related issues that are more commonly associated with the built environment as affecting the health and safety of residents living within the City. These include geologic and seismic hazards, flooding, wildfire, drought, noise, hazardous materials, and future hazard trends that may occur in the City related to climate change (e.g., extended drought, more high heat days, more frequent wildfires). The City of Livingston Safety Element does not reference incorporation of the 2014 MJHMP.

Also, integration of the 2014 MJHMP was not noted in any of the other City planning mechanisms.

However, the City is currently updating their General Plan and can incorporate the 2021 MJHMP by reference in the Safety Element.

Livingston Fire Department – The City of Livingston Fire Department is managed through a contractual agreement with the County. The agreement consists of staffing for one CALFIRE full time position and 15 volunteer members in the City. The Department consists of one station, owned by the County, and this station serves residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

Disaster Preparation and Response Management and Coordination Ordinance, Title 1, Administration Chapter 20 - The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of the City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons. The council’s powers include the development of emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and the ordinances and resolutions as necessary to implement the City’s Emergency Plan and any other such plans and agreements.

Fire Regulations and Department of Public Safety, Title 7, Chapter 2 – This chapter establishes a department of public safety for the City. It directs the City’s Fire Marshal with the responsibility for enforcement of the building standards adopted by the state fire marshal as published in the California Building Code (CBC) relating to fire and panic safety, such as plan reviews and inspections for buildings in regards to the building permit. It also requires the Fire Marshal to assess conformity with the Health And Safety Code, California Fire Code, National Fire Protection Standards, Title 19 and Title 24 California Code of Regulations and other state regulations within the scope of the California state Fire Marshal's office.

Floodplain Management Ordinance Title 4, Chapter 5 - It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:

Ɣ Protect human life and health;
Ɣ Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects; Ɣ Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
Ɣ Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
Ɣ Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone and sewer lines; and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard; Ɣ Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future blighted areas caused by flood damage; Ɣ Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and, 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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3.2 Administrative and Technical Capability
The table below identifies City personnel with responsibilities for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in the City of Livingston. Many positions are full time and/or filled by the same person. A summary of technical resources follows.

Table 3-1 City of Livingston —Personnel Capabilities
Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position
Planner/engineer with knowledge of land
development/land management practices
Y Community Development, Planning Division,
Engineer/professional trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or
infrastructure
Y Community Development, Engineering Division
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
Planner/engineer/scientist with an
understanding of natural hazards
Y Community Development, Engineering Division
Personnel skilled in GIS N
Full time building official Y Community Development, Building Division, Building Inspector, Building Technician
Floodplain manager Y Community Development, Building Division, Floodplain Administrator
Emergency manager Y Police Department, Police Chief is Designated Emergency Manager
Grant writer N
Other personnel N
GIS Data Resources (Hazard areas, critical
facilities, land use, building footprints, etc.)
N
Warning Systems/Services (Reverse 9-11, cable
override, outdoor warning signals)
N
Other
Source: City of Livingston Website; Planning Team; OES Merced County has a full-time GIS coordinator who assists the cities and districts in the county with GIS data needs. Merced County, in conjunction the cities of Merced, Atwater, Los Banos, Livingston, Gustine, Dos Palos, emergency fire, law enforcement, health, and Emergency Medical Service agencies, launched the Emergency Notification System (ENS) – a technical capability service allowing residents throughout the entire county to be alerted of an emergency or an important community alert in their area. The improved Merced County Emergency Notification System (ENS) will allow residents throughout the county alternate ways of being contacted during an emergency, such as cell phones, business phones, home phones, emails, text messages or hearing-impaired receiving devices. More importantly, individuals can choose how they will be notified and in what preference order. When an emergency message is issued about a potential safety hazard or concern, messages will be sent to all standard voice and text communication devices registered in the system, including home phones, cell phones, e-mail, and more.

Residents and businesses with listed telephone numbers are already included in the system. Those residents having only a cell phone or wanting to be contacted through different methods can provide the information using the registration link at www.co.merced.ca.us/alert.

The City has a Council/Manager form of government. Under this municipal governmental form, the citizens elect four members of the City Council for four-year overlapping terms and a Mayor (who is also 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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Table 3-2 City of Livingston —Available Financial Tools and Resources Financial Resources Accessible/
Eligible to Use
Has this been used for mitigation in the past?
Community Development Block Grants Yes No
Capital improvements project funding Yes No
Authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes
Yes No
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric
services, new development
Yes No
Incur debt through general obligation
bonds
Yes No
Incur debt through special tax bonds Yes No
Incur debt through private activities Yes No
Federal Grant Programs (Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program)
Yes Yes
Source: Planning Team

3.4.1 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission performs the duties described in the present or any future zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations of the City’s Municipal Code. This includes any similar ordinance, statute, rule or regulation of the State, County or this City pertaining to the districting, zoning or dividing the city into districts or zones and regulating the construction of improvements, the use, division or minor subdivision of property within the City. The City Council provides the Planning Commission with its directions and assigns tasks. The Planning Commission is charged with the responsibility of studying the needs of the City in which they advise and recommend to the City Council concerning the establishment, modifications and change of zones or districts, and designations of the uses to which property contained therein may be prohibited, restricted, and regulated and other duties as may be delegated by the City Council. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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3.4.2 Former Livingston Redevelopment Agency
The Former Livingston Redevelopment Agency is a blended component unit of the City of Livingston, although technically it is a separate government unit under California law. It was established in 1985 pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the California Health and Safety Code to eliminate urban blight and administer the City’s redevelopment activities and projects. California’s Community Redevelopment Law (Chapter 710, Statutes of 1951) was enacted by the California Legislature with the objective of redeveloping those areas found in many communities that have suffered from unsafe, unfit, deteriorated, and economically dislocated properties. Members of the City Council sit on the Livingston Redevelopment Agency Board.

3.4.3 Community Development Department
The Community Development Department oversees all development within the City of Livingston. This includes the overall design of the City as well as specific commercial, residential, and industrial site plans, building designs, community aesthetics, and property maintenance. The Community Development Department is divided into four divisions or departments: Building Division, Engineering, Division, Housing Division, and the Planning Division. They also oversee Planning Commission, which acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on land use and development issues.

3.5 Other Mitigation Efforts
The City of Livingston Human Resources and Risk Management Division is responsible for all personnel functions of the City. This Division is also responsible for the City’s risk management and the City’s liability insurance, property insurance, and other insurance programs that relate to natural hazards and property protections.

3.6 Opportunities for Enhancement
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Livingston has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. There are also opportunities for the City to expand or improve on their policies, programs and fiscal capabilities and further protect the community. Future improvements may include providing training for staff members related to hazards or hazard mitigation grant funding in partnership with the County and Cal OES. Additional training opportunities will help to inform City staff members on how best to integrate hazard information and mitigation projects into their departments.

Continuing to train City staff on mitigation and the hazards that pose a risk to the City of Livingston will lead to more informed staff members who can better communicate this information to the public. 4M ITIGATION STRATEGY

4.1 Goals and Objectives
The City of Livingston adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the Planning Team and described in Section 5 Mitigation Strategy of the Base Plan. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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4.2 Continued Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program The City has been an NFIP participating community since 1978. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. Floodplain management is under the purview of the Community Development Department and City Engineer (Floodplain Administrator) within the Engineering Division. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping.

4.3 Progress on 2014 Mitigation Actions
During the 2021 planning process the City of Livingston Planning Team reviewed all the mitigation actions from the 2014 plan. Of their eight (8) mitigation actions from 2014, six (6) of the actions are continuing, and two (2) actions in-progress demonstrating ongoing progress and building the community’s resiliency to hazards. One new action was identified in 2021.

4.4 Mitigation Actions
The Planning Team for the City identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions based on risk assessments, goals, and objectives. Background information as well as information on how the action will be implemented and administered, such as ideas for implementation, responsible office, partners, potential funding, estimated cost, and timeline also are described. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D: City of Livingston
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ID
Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost Estimate
and Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
1 1,7
Safety
and
Security
Multi-
Hazard:

Dam
Incident,
Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Participation in Countywide Public
Education Program. A natural
hazards education and awareness
program in Merced County would
be a valuable tool for sharing
information with residents.

Implementation ideas include
sharing information online and
conducting workshops. The
county will partner with special
districts, the cities and other
entities to provide awareness and
education on hazards and steps to
mitigate.

OES / CEO's
Office
$100,000
Federal Grants High Ongoing Continue Not Started
2 1,2,4,6
Safety
and
Security
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan into Safety Element of
General Plan. Recognizing the
potential duplication of effort over
evaluation of the same issues,
efforts to update the Health and
Safety Element will be conducted
in coordination with the multi-
hazard mitigation plan and to also
ensure AB2140 Compliance.

Integration and coordination of
both plans provides General Plan
policy direction for development
activity.

Community
Development
Agency
$5,000 General
Fund Medium
Next
General
Plan
review
cycle
Continue Not Started
3 1,7
Safety
and
Security
Earthquake
Non-structural Earthquake
Mitigation Outreach. Existing
structures can be retrofitted to
better withstand damage from
seismic events. Outreach will
include educating home and
Public Works $100,000
Federal Grants Medium Ongoing Continue Not Started
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Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost Estimate
and Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
business owners about structural
and non-structural retrofit
techniques and how to seismically
strengthen their homes and
businesses. Specific techniques
include secure furnishings, storage
cabinets and utilities to prevent
injuries and damages, such as
anchoring, installing lathes, using
flexible connections on gas and
water lines, and bracing propane
tanks and water heaters.
4 1,2
Safety
and
Security
Earthquake
Countywide Inventory for
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings -
Use GIS a to map and track URMs
Countywide. An accurate
inventory of URM Buildings with
appropriate tracking will lessen
time during the recovery after an
EQ.

Public Works
$15,000 –
20,000 Federal
Grants
Medium 1 year
Continue Not Started
5 1,2,6
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Periodically review building codes
for updates and enhancements
and ensure necessary capabilities
for enforcement.

Building
Department
Staff time Dept.

Budget Medium
1 year
then
ongoing
Continue Not Started
6 1,2,7
Safety
and
Security
Flood and
Levee
Failure
Flood Insurance Promotion. City
staff will promote benefits of flood
insurance.

Planning
Department
Staff Time Dept.

Budget High Ongoing Continue Not Started
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Goal(s)
and
Lifelines
Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost Estimate
and Potential
Funding
Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
7 1,4,7
Safety
and
Security
Severe
Weather
Severe Weather Preparedness
Campaign. This project would add
to and enhance the existing,
campaigns that share information
on Severe Weather Hazards: Fog,
Freeze, Location of Warming
Centers, Heat Related Illness, All
Hazards Preparedness
information, etc.; The county will
work with special districts, the
cities and other entities.

Livingston
Fire
Department
$100,000
Federal Grants High Ongoing Continue In-Progress
8 1,2,4,5,7
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Drought
Promote Water Conservation
Program. Drought is a serious
issue that is faced in California.

Water awareness of all citizens
within the City and the County is
critical to the future of our water
supply. Reminders, education and
awareness will help keep the
conservation importance in the
forefront.

Public Works $100,000
Federal Grants High Ongoing Continue In-Progress
9 1,2,3
Food,
Water,
Shelter
Flood and
Levee
Failure
Upgrade of storm sewer lift
station/SCADA. Upgrade motors,
pumps, electrical panel and have
SCADA system connected to
mitigate potential for urban
stormwater flooding.

Public Works
$250,000,
Federal Grant

FEMA HMA
Grant
High 6 months
– 1 year New in 2021
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Moving forward, the City will use the mitigation action table in the previous section to track progress on implementation of each project. Implementation of the plan overall is discussed in Section 6 in the Base Plan.

5.1 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
The information contained within this plan, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment, and the Mitigation Strategy will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs and policies. The Engineering Division may utilize the hazard information when implementing the City’s Community Investment Program and the Planning and Building Divisions may utilize the hazard information when reviewing a site plan or other type of development applications. The City will also incorporate this MJHMP into the Safety Element of their Livingston 2040 General Plan, as recommended by Assembly Bill (AB) 2140.

As noted in Section 6 of the Base Plan, the HMPT representatives from the City will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual HMPT plan review meeting.

5.2 Monitoring, Evaluation , and Updating the Plan
The City will follow the procedures to monitor, review, and update this plan in accordance with Merced County as outlined in Section 6 of the Base Plan. The City will continue to involve the public in mitigation, as described in Section 6.2.1 of the Base Plan. The Public Works Department lead will be responsible for representing the city in the County HMPT, and for coordination with City staff and departments during plan updates. The City realizes it is important to review the plan regularly and update it every five years in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements as well as other State of California requirements.
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1.1 Community Profile

1.1.1 Mitigation Planning History and 2021 Process
This annex was updated during the development of the 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) update. This Jurisdictional Annex builds upon the previous version of Los Banos Annex as part of the 2014 MJHMP. A review of jurisdictional priorities found no significant changes in priorities since the last update.

1.1.2 Geography and Climate
The City of Los Banos in Merced County is situated 12 miles southwest of the City of Merced, the county seat. Los Banos is one of the larger cities in the County of Merced and is in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, 70 miles northwest of Fresno. Los Banos is in the center of California, about two hours from the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. Monterey and San Jose are accessible in one and a half hours and within one hour of San Joaquin’s Valley’s major cities of Stockton and Fresno. The City is located in the western portion of the County west of Highway 165 and just north of Highway 152. Some have called Los Banos "The Crossroads" because State Highways 33, 152, and 165 pass through the City; Interstate 5 skirts its western boundaries and it’s an easy 30 minute drive to Highway 99. According to the United States Census Bureau, Los Banos has a total area of 10.12 square miles – 98.78% of it is land and 1.22% is water with an elevation of 118 feet above sea level.

The climate in the City of Los Banos is characterized by summers which are hot and dry and cool, wet winters, with most of the year’s rain falling from late December through March.

The annual average precipitation for the City of Los Banos is 9.1 inches with the most precipitation, on average, occurring in January. The warmest month of the year on average is July. The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 2006. On average, the coolest month of the year is January. The lowest recorded temperature was 13°F in 2007.

1.1.3 History
The name “Los Banos” came from a Franciscan monk’s missionary trips to the valley from Mission San Juan Bautista back in the early 1800’s. On the route from San Juan Bautista, Padre Felipe Arroyo de la Cuesta discovered pools of water in the rocks at the summit of the mountains in a little creek bed that flowed down into the San Joaquin Valley. At these baths or pools he camped overnight with his band of friendly Indians from the Mission. Reports of these baths led to the local ranchers naming the creek "El Arroyo de Los Banos del Padre Arroyo." The name of those spring baths became "Los Banos Crick." In 1873 a pioneer to the area named Gus Kreyenhagen ran a trading post near Los Banos Creek. The Post Office Department decided to establish a Post Office at the trading post and named it after the creek, hence the name “Los Banos.” Henry Miller arrived in San Francisco in 1850 with $6.00 in his pocket. After working as a butcher, he became aware of the need for a better grade of cattle than that which was available at that time in California. He came to the San Joaquin Valley and began his land acquisitions and 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
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He is credited with being the first to introduce the crops of cotton, rice and alfalfa to the valley.

Agriculture remains the number one industry in and around Los Banos and this is due mainly to the early success of Henry Miller. He owned over 3,000,000 acres of land, stretching through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and California. In Los Banos, Miller brought the railroad to town, constructed a bank, company store and many other building improvements. In addition, he planned and developed housing areas for local citizens and enhanced the quality of life in many ways. Miller created the May Day celebration, which still is observed in Los Banos, as a way of thanking his employees for their hard work and dedication. By the age of 89, when Henry Miller died in 1916, he had given millions of dollars to numerous worthy causes. Today the City of Los Banos is proud to honor his vision and legacy.

1.1.4 Economy
The City of Los Banos’ vision is to be a family-oriented community that maintains its small-town atmosphere while accommodating growth. Traditionally, the City of Los Banos has attracted agricultural - based industries and has relied on these types of industries for employment.

Through a collaborative effort of the County of Merced, cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, Merced, and Merced County, the Merced County Economic Development Team, prepared a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) adopted in May 2014. The Merced County Economic Development Team developed a strategic plan which engaged the county, cities, and other organizations in Merced County in developing an economic development strategic action plan with priority activities and projects. The adopted CEDS met the requirements of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) requirements and aligned with the goals and objectives adopted in the City of Los Banos General Plan.

Estimates of select economic characteristics for the City of Los Banos are shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 City of Los Banos Economic Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Los Banos
Families below Poverty Level (%) 15.3%
All People below Poverty Level (%) 18.0%
Median Family Income $70,204
Median Household Income $62,874
Per Capita Income $22,880
Population in Labor Force 62.7%
Population Employed* 54.3%
Unemployment** 13.3%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces. **Does not reflect unemployment numbers due to COVID-19 Pandemic The most common industries within a five-mile radius of Los Banos are educational services and health care with a combined average of 15.7 percent of workers, closely followed by retail trade with 15.5% of workers. Many other industries include construction, arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, and manufacturing. The tables below show the labor force breakdown by occupations and industry based on estimates from the 2015-2019 five-year American Community Survey.
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Educational services, and health care and social assistance 2,290 15.70% Retail trade 2,271 15.50%
Construction 2,003 13.70%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services
1,569 10.70%
Manufacturing 1,509 10.30%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
1,174 8.00%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1,104 7.60% Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 937 6.40% Other services, except public administration 591 4.00%
Public administration 533 3.60%
Wholesale trade 302 2.10%
Information 199 1.40%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 139 1.00% Total 14,621 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces
Table 1-3 City of Los Banos Employment by Occupation, 2015-2019 Occupation # Employed % Employed
Sales and office occupations 3,349 22.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 3,118 21.30% Service occupations 2,855 19.50%
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 2,756 18.80% Management, business, science, and arts occupations 2,543 17.40% Total 14,621 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ *Excludes armed forces

1.1.5 Population
In May 2020, the State Department of Finance released preliminary population data for the state demographic report, the estimates did not include potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report the City of Los Banos has a population of 41,923 persons as of January 1, 2020 and gained 636 residents from the previous year. Select demographic and social characteristics for the City of Los Banos from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and the California Department of Finance, are shown in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 City of Los Banos Demographic and Social Characteristics, 2015-2019 Characteristic City of Los Banos
Gender/Age
Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%
Median age (years) 30.1
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Under 5 years 8.9%
Under 18 years 34.6%
65 years and over 9.5%
Race/Ethnicity
White 20.2%
Asian 2.7%
Black or African American 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 71.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.8%
Some other race 0.0%
Two or more races 1.7%
Education*
% High school graduate or higher 69.7%
% with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 10.5%
Social Vulnerability
% with Disability 11.1%
% Language other than English spoken at
home 55.6%
% Speak English less than "Very Well" 32.0%
% of households with a computer with
internet use 79.4%
% of households with no vehicle available 5.4%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/ * Population 25 years and over
The following table with information from the American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2015-2019) is related to housing occupancy in the City of Los Banos.

Table 1-5 City of Los Banos Housing Occupancy and Units, 2015-2019 Housing Characteristic Estimate Percentage
Housing Occupancy
Total Housing Units 11,293 100%
Units Occupied 10,777 95.4%
Vacant 516 4.6%
Housing Units
1-unit detached 9638 85.3%
1-unit attached 306 2.7%
2 units 141 1.2%
3 or 4 units 372 3.3%
5-9 units 275 2.4%
10-19 units 109 1.0%
20 or more units 139 1.2%
Mobile Home 278 2.5%
Boat, RV, van etc. 35 0.3%
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Housing Tenure
Owner Occupied 6121 56.8%
Renter Occupied 4656 43.2%
Source: CA Department of Finance U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates, www.census.gov/

1.1.6 Development Trends
Los Banos has long been recognized for its friendly small-town atmosphere, which is a valued characteristic that is desirable to maintain. The 2030 General Plan defines one overarching vision for the city: to be a vibrant, safe, and attractive city with community character and an improved economy, new job opportunities, affordable housing, improved public services and facilities, an excellent circulation system, and a superb quality of life. In order to achieve this objective, the General Plan focuses on a number of basic themes that each contain goals and policies to help achieve the vision. The themes as stated in the General Plan, include the following:

Ɣ Economic Development
Ɣ Land Use
Ɣ Circulation
Ɣ Parks, Open Space, and Resources
Ɣ Noise
Ɣ Safety
Ɣ Public Facilities and Utilities
Following the adoption of the General Plan, a population projection was prepared by the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG). MCAG projections cover the entire 30-year period from 2010 to 2040. The projections for Los Banos were augmented by growth rates used in the Environmental Impact Report for the University of California Site Selection, to account for the anticipated population increase generated by UC Merced, located at Lake Yosemite north of Merced. Based on MCAG’s projections, the City of Los Banos is expected to grow from its 1998 Department of Finance (DOF) estimated population of 21,992 to a population of 59,900 in 2040.

The following table summarizes the land uses at build-out of the General Plan. The General Plan provides the opportunity for up to 17,000 additional residents in areas at build-out. There are plans for new jobs in commercial retail, commercial services, light industrial, manufacturing, public services, and other employment uses as well.
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Build-out estimates are not official growth projections and do not represent City policy. Actual population, square footage, or number of dwelling units could be lower or higher than these estimates based on a number of factors. Buildout may vary overall or within individual land use designations due to:

The City has also developed estimates of average density and intensity to use in calculating 2030 General Plan buildout land use. The City has based buildout estimates on past recorded development activity, recent development plan submittals, regional and statewide population and employment growth forecasts, and other factors. These estimates help the city in anticipating, guiding, and absorbing the

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In terms of development since the 2014 MJHMP, the City experienced a slight decrease (-1%) in total housing units. As noted in Table 1-5 above, 85% of the total housing units in City are single family homes.

The overall risk to hazards has not increased or changed since the 2014 plan. 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND SUMMARY
The City of Los Banos Planning Team identified the hazards that affect the city and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential magnitude, and overall significance specific to their community (see Table 2-1). There are no hazards that are unique to Los Banos. The overall hazard significance takes into account the geographic area, probability and magnitude as a way to identify priority hazards for mitigation purposes. This is discussed further in the Vulnerability Assessment Section.

Table 2-1 City of Los Banos —Hazard Profiles
Hazard Geographic Area
Probability of
Future
Occurrence
Magnitude/
Severity
Overall
Significance
Drought Extensive Likely Limited Medium
Earthquake Significant Likely Significant Medium
Flood and Levee Failure Limited Likely Limited Medium
Severe Weather Limited Highly Likely Limited Medium
Wildfire Significant Highly Likely Negligible Medium
Geographic Area
Limited: Less than 10% of planning area
Significant: 10-50% of planning area
Extensive: 50-100% of planning area

Probability of Future Occurrences
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in
next year or happens every year.

Likely: Between 10 and 100% chance of
occurrence in next year or has a recurrence
interval of 10 years or less.

Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of
occurrence in the next year or has a recurrence
interval of 11 to 100 years.

Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in
next 100 years or has a recurrence interval of
greater than every 100 years.

Significance
Low: minimal potential impact
Medium: moderate potential impact
High: widespread potential impact

2.1 Vulnerability Assessment
The intent of this section is to assess Los Banos’ vulnerability that is separate from that of the planning area as a whole, which has already been assessed in Section 4 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in the Base Plan. This vulnerability assessment analyzes the population, property, and other assets at risk to hazards ranked of medium or high significance that may vary from other parts of the planning area. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
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Note: The hazard “Significance” reflects overall ranking for each hazard and is based on the City of Los Banos Planning Team member input from the Data Collection Guide and the risk assessment developed during the planning process (see Section 4 of the Base Plan), which included a more detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis with best available data.

The hazard summaries in Table 2-1 above reflect significant hazards that could potentially affect City. The discussion of vulnerability for each of the following hazards is located in Section 2.3 Estimating Potential Losses, but only hazards are profiled where there was specific data available. Those hazards of Medium or High significance for the City of Los Banos are identified below.

Ɣ Drought
Ɣ Earthquake
Ɣ Flood and Levee Failure
Ɣ Severe Weather
Ɣ Wildfire

Drought and severe weather hazards are not addressed in this vulnerability assessment as the exposure is similar to the overall County exposure, and the potential for losses are difficult to quantify specific to the City of Los Banos.

Other Hazards
Hazards assigned a significance rating of Low and those which do not differ significantly from the County ranking (e.g., Low vs. High) are not addressed further in this plan and are not assessed individually for specific vulnerabilities in this section. In the City of Los Banos, those hazards include: dam incidents,subsidence, hazardous materials incidents, cyber-attacks, agricultural pests and disease, and pandemics. Drought and severe weather are hazards of medium significance in the City, but the specific vulnerabilities for the City of Los Banos do not differ significantly from the County, and as noted above it is therefore not addressed further in this annex.

Additionally, the City’s committee members decided to rate landslides as Not Applicable (N/A) to the planning area due to a lack of exposure, vulnerability, and no probability of occurrence.

2.2 Assets at Risk
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Table 2-2 City of Los Banos Property Exposure by Type
Property Type Parcel
Count Improved Value Content Value Total Value
Agricultural 6 $519,029 $519,029 $1,038,058
Commercial 441 $287,223,390 $287,223,390 $574,446,780
Exempt 189 $15,571,378 $15,571,378 $31,142,756
Industrial 23 $29,327,893 $43,991,840 $73,319,733
Mixed Use 9 $175,156 $175,156 $350,312
Residential 11,554 $2,158,859,942 $1,079,429,971 $3,238,289,913 Vacant Land 31 $530,525 $530,525 $1,061,050
Total 12,253 $2,492,207,313 $1,427,441,289 $3,919,648,602 Source: Merced County Assessor, Wood analysis

Table 2-3 shows a summary of the critical facilities analysis. critical facilities and other community assets as important to protect in the event of a disaster. Within the City of Los Banos, the following are considered critical facilities:

Ɣ Los Banos Fire Department Stations.

Ɣ Los Banos Police Department building.

Ɣ Los Banos City Hall.

Ɣ Water supply lines and wells.

Ɣ Wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, and trunk lines.

Ɣ Major electrical transmission lines and substations.

Ɣ Major communication lines and microwave transmission facilities.

Critical facilities also include major roadways which may serve as principal evacuation routes. The table that follows lists the critical facilities and other community assets identified by the county’s Planning Team as important to protect in the event of a disaster.

Table 2-3 City of Los Banos—Critical Facilities and Community Assets Description of Facility
Square
Footage
(sq. ft.)
Replacement
Value ($)
Contents
Value ($)
Los Banos City Hall 10,119 1,108,353 554,424
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Square
Footage
(sq. ft.)
Replacement
Value ($)
Contents
Value ($)
Los Banos Police Department Police Station, Police Annex – Station, Activities League
12,849 1,826,731 1,454,537
Fire Department Fire Station #1 and #2, Storage
Building
15,343 1,932,729 425,849
Miller & Lux Building Office Building 7,726 2,172,403 27,744 Airport – 1000 Airport Rd. Office & Lounge (Port. Ofc), Hangar Bldg & Hangars #2, #3,
and #4, Animal Shelter (Port.

Ofc), Kennel, Pilot Lounge
23,783 1,237,971 42,617
Child Development Center 10,000 1,744,209 10,624
Los Banos Community Center Community Center 2,300 12,006,050 261,531 Recreation Center 3,000 215,514
Scripps College 2,790 323,687 5,051
Corp Yard Garage, Office Building, Vehicle
Storage
8,172 199,070 147,710
Public Works Garage, Water Tanks (2) 15,420 2,426,281 825,593 Pump Stations (1,2,4-9), Pump
Building (Sewer Plant-Loc 21),
Booster Pump
11,403 1,943,014 0
Wastewater Treatment, Storage
(2)
2,400 28,188,043 112,381
Equipment Light Poles, Light Poles with
Cameras, Communication
Tower, Access Gates,
Contractor’s Equipment, H.

Miller Bronze Statue
0 2,506,173 0
Single Family Homes (3) 3781 298,795 0
City Office Buildings 3 Locations 2810 261,628 2,763
Parks and Recreation Baseball Field Lights/Towers,
Restroom, Announcer Booth,
Concession Stand, Maintenance
Shed
3580 357,900 16,147
Private Parking Garage 16,807
Lab 70 8,713 12,506
Source: Los Banos Planning Team

2.2.3 Historic, Cultural and Natural Resources
The following historical resources are located in the City of Los Banos:

Ɣ Bank of Los Banos Building – National Register (listed 8/24/1979) Ɣ Church of St. Joseph – National Register (listed 7/8/2004) Ɣ San Luis Gonzaga Archeological District – National Register (listed 5/7/1973) Natural resources are important to include in benefit-cost analyses for future projects and may be used to leverage additional funding for projects that also contribute to community goals for protecting sensitive natural resources. Awareness of natural assets can lead to opportunities for meeting multiple objectives.

For instance, protecting wetlands areas protects sensitive habitat as well as attenuates and stores floodwaters. Nearby to the City are the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge and Grassland Wildlife Management Area are located to the east. The Wildlife Refuge encompasses 26,800 acres of wetlands, 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
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2.3 Estimating Potential Losses

2.3.1 Earthquake
The City of Los Banos’ distance to fault zones in the region, including the Ortigalita, Calaveras, San Andreas and Hayward Faults, places it within ‘Maximum Expectable Earthquake Intensity Zone III’ where ‘High Severity, Most Probable Damage’ could result should an earthquake occur in the region. There is no record of any seismic activity originating within the City; however, the Los Banos area has been shaken by earthquakes originating elsewhere. There is documented evidence of six earthquakes that shook the area, those of 1872, 1906, 1952, 1966, 1984, and 1989. Major damage occurred in Los Banos in 1906, with minor damage recorded throughout the county from other occurrences.

No damaging earthquakes greater than M6.0 have been recorded in the City of Los Banos or Merced County in over 200 years, though several have been very close. The most recent large earthquake near Merced County, and the City of Los Banos, was 16 miles east north-east of King City with a magnitude of

5.3 on October 20, 2012. Several aftershocks followed the main earthquake, including a M3.1 aftershock.

Based on the earthquake shaking potential mapped for the City of Los Banos, the proximity to the San Andreas Fault and the history of shaking but no surface rupture, the probability of damaging seismic ground shaking in the City of Los Banos is considered as likely. Other hazards associated with earthquake activity, such as lateral spreading, surface cracking, or differential setting, are considered unlikely to occur, although no studies have been conducted to determine the likelihood of these hazards.

2.3.2 Flood and Levee Failure
The primary types of flood events in Merced County that may impact the City of Los Banos are riverine and urban. Regardless of the type of flood, the cause is often the result of severe weather and excessive rainfall, either in the flood area, upstream, or from winter snowmelt. Failed dams can create floods that are catastrophic to life and property as a result of the tremendous energy of the released water.

Most of Los Banos lies outside the 100-year floodplain designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Several smaller areas in the southeastern portion of the city limits fall short of being in the 100-year floodplain as well as some small areas to the north of the city limits. The City of Los Banos participates in the National Flood Program; however, the FEMA Flood Insurance Study (Number 06047CV000C) reports ‘Merced County includes the Cities of Dos Palos and Los Banos, which do not contain any Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and are non-flood prone.’ The following page reflects the flood potential impact areas around the City of Los Banos, with the 100-Year and 200-Year floodplains illustrated in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 respectively. Available history, data, and surveys by FEMA, indicates the City of Los Banos is not in the floodplain and would rarely have the hazard potential for future flooding.
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Critical Facilities at Risk
Critical facilities are those community components that are most needed to withstand the impacts of disaster as previously described. There are no critical facilities located within the City of Los Banos which are also in the floodplain, although there are some within the general vicinity of Los Banos which are exposed to flood hazards as shown in Figure 2-3. The impact to the wider community could be great if these facilities are damaged or destroyed during a flood event. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos

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The City of Los Banos joined the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on February 3, 1998. NFIP Insurance data indicates that as of July 2021, there were 16 flood insurance policies in force in the City with $5,180,000 of coverage. All of the policies are single family residential and located in the B, C, and X zone.

There has been no historical claims for flood losses in Los Banos. According to the FEMA Community Information System accessed July 23, 2021, the City has no Repetitive Loss properties or Severe Repetitive Loss properties.

2.3.3 Wildfires
Weather components, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind, and lightning, also affect the potential for wildfire. High temperatures and low relative humidity dry out the fuels that feed the wildfire creating a situation where fuel will more readily ignite and burn more intensely. Both urban and wildland fire conditions exist in Merced County and its cities which increases the chances for damage to property, loss of life and/or injury. In most of Merced County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) ranks fuel loading as low. Fuels are mainly crops and grasses. In the southwest corner, there are some brush, pine, and grass fuels, which are ranked as moderate fuel hazards, primarily in the area west of Interstate 5.

There have not been any state or federal disaster declarations in the City of Los Banos or Merced County related to wildfire in the past. The LPT noted that although there are many fire starts, the fuels are “flashy” and fires are usually quickly put out. Table 2-4 below summarizes the counts, values, and property types of improved parcels exposed to various wildfire hazards, as well as an estimated exposed population.

Figure 2-5 shows the wildfire threat areas in Los Banos.

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Table 2-4 Properties Exposed to Wildfire Threat Areas
Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
Very High
Building
Count
High
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total
Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated
Content Value Total Value Population
Agricultural 2 0 0 1 2 3 $110,505 $110,505 $221,010
Commercial 11 0 0 1 16 17 $28,779,969 $28,779,969 $57,559,938 Exempt 13 0 0 3 10 13 $699,902 $699,902 $1,399,804
Mixed Use 1 0 0 0 1 1 $19,283 $19,283 $38,566 4
Residential 1,138 0 2 193 947 1,142 $298,688,139 $149,344,070 $448,032,209 4,111 Total 1,165 0 2 198 976 1,176 $328,297,798 $178,953,729 $507,251,527 4,115 Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis

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Table 2-5 Critical Facilities Exposed to Wildfire Threat Areas FEMA Lifeline Count
Low Wildfire Threat
Food, Water, Shelter 1
Safety and Security 2
Total 3
Source: Merced County, HIFLD, CAL FIRE, FRAP, Wood GIS Analysis Figure 2-6 shows the fire responsibility areas in the City of Los Banos. Based on the analysis there is 1 commercial building located with the moderate hazard area, with a total value of $1,478,268. Two critical facilities, one categorized as a Transportation Lifeline and the other a Food, Water, and Shelter Lifeline, are located within the local responsibility moderate fire hazard area. Refer to Section 4 of the Base Plan for methodology and results of the countywide analysis.
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The results of the SOI and wildfire analysis are shown Table 2-6 and Table 2-7.

Table 2-6 Sphere of Influence Areas Exposed Within Fire Severity Areas Property
Type
Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count Improved Value Estimated
Content Value Total Value Population
SRA Moderate
Residential 3 3 $487,205 $243,603 $730,808 10
Total 3 3 $487,205 $243,603 $730,808 10
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Improved
Parcel
Count
Building
Count
High
Building
Count
Moderate
Building
Count
Low
Total Building
Count
Improved
Value
Estimated Content
Value Total Value Population
Agricultural 21 0 8 29 37 $4,341,319 $4,341,319 $8,682,638 Commercial 4 0 1 4 5 $306,394 $306,394 $612,788
Exempt 4 0 1 3 4 $0 $0 $0
Industrial 2 0 1 1 2 $1,575,000 $2,362,500 $3,937,500
Residential 34 1 8 37 46 $4,092,501 $2,046,251 $6,138,752 153 Vacant Land 1 0 0 1 1 $16,236 $16,236 $32,472
Total 66 1 19 75 95 $10,331,450 $9,072,700 $19,404,150 153 Source: CAL FIRE, Merced County Assessor, Wood GIS analysis 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos

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Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections:
regulatory mitigation capabilities, administrative and technical mitigation capabilities, fiscal mitigation capabilities, mitigation outreach and partnerships, and other mitigation efforts. To develop this capability assessment, the jurisdictional planning representatives reviewed a matrix of common mitigation activities to inventory which of these policies or programs and shared any updates or changes through the Los Banos Data Collection Guide. The team then supplemented this inventory by reviewing additional existing policies, regulations, plans, and programs to determine if they contribute to reducing hazard-related losses.

Table 3-1 City of Los Banos – Regulatory and Planning Capabilities Regulatory Tool
(ordinances, codes, plans) Yes/No Comments
General Plan Yes Approved July 15, 2009, currently working on update to be completed by 2021
Zoning ordinance Yes Chapter 3 – Municipal Code
Subdivision ordinance Yes Chapter 2 – Municipal Code
Growth management ordinance
Floodplain ordinance Yes Title 9, Section 4 – Municipal Code Other special purpose ordinance
(stormwater, steep slope, wildfire)
Yes Storm Water Pollution Plan
Building code Yes The 2019 California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 1 (California Administrative Code)
Fire department ISO rating Yes Rating 3
Erosion or sediment control program Yes Landscape Improvement Standards Stormwater management program Yes MS4 Permit
Site plan review requirements Yes Title 9, Section 4 – Municipal Code Capital improvements plan Yes 2022-2026
Economic development plan Yes Economic Development Strategic Plan, December 2012 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
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(ordinances, codes, plans) Yes/No Comments
Local emergency operations plan Yes 2015
Other special plans Yes Storm Water Pollution Plan
Flood insurance study or other
engineering study for streams
N/A
Elevation certificates (for floodplain
development)
N/A
Other

City of Los Banos General Plan, 2009 – The City of Los Banos approved its General Plan revision in July 2009, with an anticipated horizon year of 2030. This General Plan defines the City’s goals, objectives and policies that guide the physical growth, use and development of land under the jurisdictional authority of the City.

The Public Health and Safety Element is now expanded to include community health and community safety related issues that are more commonly associated with the built environment as affecting the health and safety of residents living within the City. As noted above, the city is currently in the process of updating the General Plan through the year 2040.

The City of Los Banos Public Health and Safety Element does not reference incorporation of the 2014 MJHMP. Also, integration of the 2014 MJHMP was not noted in any of the other City planning mechanisms. However, the City can now incorporate the 2021 Merced County MJHMP by reference as part of their General Plan update process.

City of Los Banos Emergency Plan, 2015 – The Emergency Plan addresses the planned response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, human caused events and national security emergencies in or affecting the City of Los Banos. The plan establishes the emergency management organization required to mitigate any significant emergency or disaster affecting the City; identifies the policies, responsibilities, and procedures required to protect the health and safety of communities, public and private property, and the environmental effects of natural, human caused and technological emergencies and disasters; and establishes the operational concepts and policies for disaster response and recovery.

City Fire Management Plan – The City of Los Banos Fire Department is a full-service department providing fire protection, fire suppression, inspections, public education, fire responders for medical aids, and all types of technical rescue operations. The department operates four (4) front line engines, one reserve engine, one OES engine, one ladder truck, two rescue units, water tender, and other service vehicles. The goals of the Los Banos Fire Department and Volunteer Fire Department are:

Ɣ To continue to provide cost effective fire protection and emergency services to the citizens of Los Banos;
Ɣ To improve operational efficiency and accountability, to continue moving in a positive direction providing the best possible service to the community;
Ɣ To continue to foster the Volunteer Fire Department providing training, comradery and pride in their department; and
Ɣ To support the goals, objectives and mission of the City of Los Banos. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update | 2021–2026 Page 25 The primary mission of the Los Banos Fire Department and Volunteer Fire Department is to protect life and property for the citizens of the City of Los Banos from the effect of fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, exposure to hazardous materials, earthquakes, floods, disasters and dangerous conditions. The life safety and property protection mission is accomplished through a wide range of programs which include fire protection, fire prevention, planning, fire prevention education, fire inspections, code enforcement, fire suppression, and training. The Los Banos Fire Department also provides mutual aid for fire/rescue and EMS services to other local agencies in Merced County, and participates in the statewide Master Mutual Aid plan.

Emergency Services Ordinance, Title 4, Chapter 2 – The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of the City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons. The council’s powers include the development of emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and the ordinances and resolutions as necessary to implement the Multi-Hazard Functional Plan and any other such plans and agreements.

California Fire Code – Title 4, Chapter 3 – For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, that certain Code known as the 2013 California Fire Code (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), as published by the International Code Council, together with all appendices and subsequent additions and editions thereto, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full, subject, however, to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter, and said Code shall be known as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Los Banos. (§ 1, Ord. 1066, eff.

February 1, 2008, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1099, eff. August 20, 2011, and § 1, Ord. 1117, eff. March 19, 2014)
Floodplain Management Ordinance Chapter 9-Sec.4-9.12 – It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to:

Ɣ Protect human life and health;
Ɣ Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects; Ɣ Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
Ɣ Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
Ɣ Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone and sewer lines; and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard; Ɣ Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future blighted areas caused by flood damage; Ɣ Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard; and, Ɣ Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions.

3.2 Administrative and Technical Capability
The table below identifies city personnel with responsibilities for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in the City of Los Banos. Many positions are full time and/or filled by the same person. A summary of technical resources follows.
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Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position Comments Planner/engineer with knowledge of land
development/land management
practices
Yes Planning and Economic
Development Director

Engineer/professional trained in
construction practices related to
buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes City Building Department
Building Official

Planner/engineer/scientist with an
understanding of natural hazards
Yes City Engineer, Public Works
Personnel skilled in GIS Yes Planning and Economic
Director

Full time building official Yes Building Department
Floodplain manager Yes Public Works Department –
Public Works Director

Emergency manager Yes City Administrator; City Fire
Chief

Grant writer Yes Administration
Other personnel Yes Many other agencies and
departments within the City
support personnel
capabilities to carry out
hazard mitigation activities

GIS Data Resources
(Hazard areas, critical facilities, land use,
building footprints, etc.)

Other

The City of Los Banos operates under a City Council/City Manager form of government. The City Council (4 members) makes laws and sets policies which are enforced and implemented by the City Manager, with the assistance of subordinate officers, department heads, and the City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney. Municipal elections are held every two years in November of even-numbered years with City Council terms overlapping. The Mayor and two Council Members are elected at one election, and the other two Council Members, City Clerk and City Treasurer are elected at the next election. The City of Los Banos provides water, sewer, and storm drainage, as well as police, fire, and general government services.

The City of Los Banos has one school district which serves the students of the City and surrounding area.

The Los Banos Unified School District has eight elementary schools (K-6), five charter schools, three parochial schools, one junior high school, a continuation high school, an adult school, two high school campuses, and a media center. Los Banos has a Community College, and is minutes away from UC Merced.
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Table 3-3 City of Los Banos – Available Financial Tools and Resources Financial Resources Accessible/
Eligible to Use
Has This Been Used for
Mitigation in the Past? Comments
Community Development
Block Grants
Yes
Capital improvements project
funding
Yes
Authority to levy taxes for
specific purposes
Yes Must be approved by voters
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or
electric services, new
development
Yes Services provided through cities
districts and levied through
property assessments adopted
development impact fees for Fire /
Police / water / waste water.

Incur debt through general
obligation bonds
Yes
Incur debt through special tax
bonds
Yes Requires approval through two-
thirds voters
Incur debt through private
activities
Yes Do not have any in place
Federal Grant Programs
(Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program)
Yes Various Departments

During the 2021 planning process the following outreach efforts were identified:

Ɣ Ongoing newsletter
Ɣ Fire Prevention School Programs
Ɣ Presence and use of social media
Education and outreach efforts, as well as emergency response planning, will need to address the needs of low-income residents and the large Spanish-speaking population. In past emergencies, volunteers have organized spontaneously to help those with mobility issues.

3.4.1 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission performs the duties described in the present or any future zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations of the City’s Municipal Code. This includes any similar ordinance, statute, rule or regulation of the State, County or this City pertaining to the districting, zoning or dividing the city into districts or zones and regulating the construction of improvements, the use, division or minor subdivision of property within the City. The City Council provides the Planning Commission with its directions and 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
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3.4.2 The Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Los Banos Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) was formed to assist the City of Los Banos in an advisory capacity. Cities throughout the State of California have Economic Development Advisory Commissions that meet monthly and provide ideas and support for economic projects within each jurisdiction’s redevelopment area.

3.4.3 Traffic Safety Committee
The City of Los Banos has established a Traffic Safety Committee as outlined in Los Banos Municipal Code Section 4-5.05. It was established in 1992. Members include representatives from the Public Works Department, Community & Economic Development Department, Police Department, Fire Department, and Planning Commission. This Committee has the duty of initiating or reviewing all proposals or requests for establishment, modification, elimination, or removal of all traffic control signs, signals, markings, speed zones, prohibited or restricted parking zones, or other such related matters, which fall under the lawful discretionary control of the City.

3.5 Other Mitigation Efforts
In addition to the project identified in the City’s Mitigation Action plan, the City of Los Banos’ Fire Department conducts annual fire and life safety inspections for all businesses and SB 1205 occupancies (Apartments, Hotels, Assemblies and Schools). The Los Banos Fire Department also provides mutual aid for fire/rescue and EMS services to other local agencies in Merced County and participates in the statewide Master Mutual Aid plan.

3.6 Opportunities for Enhancement
Based on the capabilities assessment, the City of Los Banos has several existing mechanisms in place that already help to mitigate hazards. There are also opportunities for the city to expand or improve on their policies, programs and fiscal capabilities and further protect the community. Future improvements may include providing training for staff members related to hazards or hazard mitigation grant funding in partnership with the County and Cal OES. Additional training opportunities will help to inform City staff members on how best to integrate hazard information and mitigation projects into their departments.

Continuing to train City staff on mitigation and the hazards that pose a risk to the City of Los Banos will lead to more informed staff members who can better communicate this information to the public. The City is also enhancing their residential inspection program that identifies unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings in the downtown area. These annual inspections help the City identify and mitigate seismic risk associated with this construction method of construction. 4 MITIGATION STRATEGY

4.1 Goals and Objectives
The City of Los Banos adopts the hazard mitigation goals and objectives developed by the Planning Team and described in Section 5 Mitigation Strategy of the Basin Plan. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex E: City of Los Banos
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4.2 Continued Compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program The city has been an NFIP participating community since 1998. In addition to the mitigation actions identified herein the City will continue to comply with the NFIP. Floodplain management is under the purview of the Director of the Public Works Department. This includes ongoing activities such as enforcing local floodplain development regulations, including issuing permits for appropriate development in Special Flood Hazard Areas and ensuring that this development mitigated in accordance with the regulations. This will also include periodic reviews of the floodplain ordinance to ensure that it is clear and up to date and reflects new or revised flood hazard mapping.

4.3 Progress on 2014 Actions
During the 2021 planning process the City of Los Banos Planning Team reviewed all the mitigation actions from the 2014 plan. Of their ten (10) mitigation actions from 2014, eight (8) of the actions are continuing and are implemented annually, demonstrating ongoing progress and building the community’s resiliency to disasters. Two (2) actions were deleted that were more county-focused. Seven (7) new actions were added in 2021.

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ID Goal(s) Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
1 1,2,3
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Participate in Countywide Public
Education Program. A natural
hazards education and awareness
program in Merced County would
be a valuable tool for sharing
information with residents.

Implementation ideas include
sharing information online and
conducting workshops. The county
will partner with special districts,
the cities and other entities to
provide awareness and education
on hazards and steps to mitigate.

OES / CEO's
Office $100,000 Federal
Grants High Annually Continue
– in progress
2 1,2,3
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Severe
Weather,
Wildfire
Integrate Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan into Safety Element of General
Plan. Recognizing the potential
duplication of effort over
evaluation of the same issues,
efforts to update the Health and
Safety Element will be conducted in
coordination with the multi-hazard
mitigation plan and to also ensure
AB2140 Compliance. Integration
and coordination of both plans
provides General Plan policy
direction for development activity.

Potential loss reductions in the
$1000s as any new development
within the county will be
considered within the context of
the county’s Health and Safety
Element.

Community
Development
Agency
$5,000 General
Fund Medium 1 to 3 years Continue – in progress
3 1,2,3 Earthquake
Non-structural Earthquake
Mitigation Outreach. Existing Public Works $100,000 Federal Grants Medium 1 to 3 years Continue – in progress
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Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
structures can be retrofitted to
better withstand damage from
seismic events. Outreach will
include educating home and
business owners about structural
and non-structural retrofit
techniques and how to seismically
strengthen their homes and
businesses. Specific techniques
include secure furnishings, storage
cabinets and utilities to prevent
injuries and damages, such as
anchoring, installing lathes, using
flexible connections on gas and
water lines, and bracing propane
tanks and water heaters.
4 1,3 Earthquake
Participate in countywide Inventory
for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
- Use GIS a to map and track URMs
Countywide. An accurate inventory
of URM Buildings with appropriate
tracking will lessen time during the
recovery after an EQ.

Public Works $15,000 –
20,000
Federal
Grants Medium 1 year Continue – in progress
5 1,3
Multi-
Hazard:

Earthquake,
Flood and
Levee
Failure,Seve
re Weather,
Wildfire
Periodically review building codes
for updates and enhancements and
ensure necessary capabilities for
enforcement.

Building
Department Staff time Dept.

Budget Medium
1 year with
all CBC
updates
Continue
– in progress
6 1,2,3 Severe
Weather
Participate in Severe Weather
Preparedness Campaign. This
project would add to and enhance
the existing, campaigns that share
information on Severe Weather
Fire
Department
$100,000 Federal
Grants High Annually Continue – in progress
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Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
Hazards: Fog, Freeze, Location of
Warming Centers, Heat Related
Illness, All Hazards Preparedness
information, etc.; The county will
work with special districts, the cities
and other entities.
7 1,2,3 Drought
Promote Water Conservation
Program. Drought is a serious issue
that is faced in California. Water
awareness of all citizens within the
County is critical to the future of
our water supply. Reminders,
education and awareness will help
keep the conservation importance
in the forefront.

Public Works $100,000 Federal
Grants High Annually Continue
– in progress
8 1, 2 Wildfire
Implement and Monitor Weed
Abatement Program to Reduce
Wildfire Fuels
Fire
Department $15,000 General
Fund High Annually New in 2021
9 3
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Earthquake,
Wildfire
Prepare Emergency Plan for Critical
Infrastructure
Public Works
$25,000 General
Fund High 3 to 5 years New in 2021
10 3
Earthquake Perform Building-Specific Seismic
Vulnerability Assessment of City
Owned Critical Facilities
Building
Department/
Public Works/
Economic
Development
$50,000 General
Fund High 3 to 5 years New in 2021
11 2, 3
Flood Continue to Update Storm Water
System Master Plan to Identify
Potential Flood Mitigation Projects
Public Works
$100,000 Federal
Funds Medium 3 to 5 years New in 2021
12 1
Flood,
Earthquake,
Wildfire
Prepare a Shelter, and Emergency
Provision Plan to Ensure Adequate
Space and Supplies
Fire
Department $100,000 Federal
Funds Medium 3 to 5 years New in 2021
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Mitigated
Description/Background/
Benefits
Lead Agency
and Partners
Cost
Estimate
Potential
Funding Priority Timeline Status/Implementation
Notes
13 1
Severe
Weather
Prepare Weather Preparedness
Program (Extreme Heat and Cold)
Fire
Department $25,000 General
Fund Medium 1 year New in 2021
14 3
Drought Promote Water Conservation
Program with continued updates to
Urban Water Management Plan
Public Works
$50,000 General
Fund High 3 to 5 years New in 2021
15 1, 2
Earthquake
Flood and
Levee
Failure,
Wildfire
Rental Home Inspections to ensure
fire and life safety.

Fire
Department/
Community
Economic
Development
$100,000 General
Fund High 3 to 5 years New in 2021

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Moving forward, the city will use the mitigation action table in the previous section to track progress on implementation of each project. Implementation of the plan overall is discussed in Section 6 in the Base Plan.

5.1 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
The information contained within this plan, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment, and the Mitigation Strategy will be used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs and policies. The Engineering Division may utilize the hazard information when implementing the City’s Community Investment Program and the Planning and Economic Department s may utilize the hazard information when reviewing a site plan or other type of development applications. The City’s Public Works Department would integrate key flood and stormwater projects outlined in the MJHMP in the most recent Capital Improvement Program. The City is also currently undergoing a General Plan update; during this planning process they City’s Planning and Economic Development Department will incorporate the 2021 MJHMP into the Safety Element of their General Plan, as recommended by Assembly Bill (AB) 2140.

As noted in Section 6 of the Base Plan, the HMPT representatives from Los Banos will report on efforts to integrate the hazard mitigation plan into local plans, programs and policies and will report on these efforts at the annual HMPT plan review meeting.

5.2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Updating the Plan
The City will follow the procedures to monitor, review, and update this plan in accordance with Merced County as outlined in Section 6 of the Base Plan. The city will continue to involve the public in mitigation, as described in Section 6.2.1 of the Base Plan. The Los Banos Fire Department, Fire Chief will be responsible for representing the city in the County HMPT, and for coordination with City staff and departments during plan updates. The City realizes it is important to review the plan regularly and update it every five years in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act Requirements as well as other State of California requirements.
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1 CITY OF MERCED

1.1 Community Profile

1.1.1 Mitigation Planning History and 2021 Process
This annex was created during the development of the 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) update. This Jurisdictional Annex builds upon the City of Merced’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), which was prepared as a stand-alone plan in 2015, separate from the 2014 Merced County MJHMP. A review of jurisdictional priorities found no significant changes in priorities since the previous plan.

The City’s Local Planning Team (LPT) held the responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the plan. Members are listed in Appendix A. More details on the planning process follow and how the jurisdictions and stakeholders participated can be found in Section 3 Planning Process of the Base Plan, along with how the public was involved during the 2021 update.

1.1.2 Geography and Climate
The City of Merced is located in Merced County and in the heart of San Joaquin Valley approximately 100 miles south of Sacramento and 55 miles north of Fresno and Bakersfield. Merced is the county seat and also one of the larger cities in the County of Merced and is known as the “Gateway to Yosemite” because the City has served as a stopping place for visitors on their way to Yosemite National Park, which is approximately two hours away or approximately 80 miles to the east. The City is located in the eastern portion of the County at the intersection of Highway 99 and State Highway 140. According to the United States Census Bureau, Merced has a total area of 25 square miles – almost all of which consists of land with an elevation of 171 feet above sea level. The City is home to the University of California, Merced (UC- Merced) with educational opportunities, commercial centers and agribusiness, a revitalized downtown with annual events and a live-stage theater, and a community and diversified industry with a history of food, farming and manufacturing.

The northern part of the City is characterized by rolling terrain and the southern part is relatively flat. The northern, western, and eastern portions of the City contain creeks and canals, including Bear Creek, Black Rascal Creek Fahrens Creek, and Cottonwood Creek. Lake Yosemite and UC-Merced are located approximately two miles to the north and east of downtown. Climate in the City of Merced cycles through a cool rainy winter season and a dry summer season. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool and wet, with most of the year’s rain falling from late October through early April. 2021 Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex F: City of Merced
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Source: City of Merced 2012 (Amended 2015)

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1.1.3 History
The City of Merced’s history dates back to the 1870’s when the City developed along the banks of Bear Creek and growth was driven by the Central Pacific Railroad. In 1871, Charles H. Huffman was locating town sites along the new railroad, and like other San Joaquin Valley communities, the major railroad transportation corridor helped lay out the City’s grid along the alignment of the new railroad line. As a result, the older parts of Merced between Bear Creek and the Central Pacific Railroad line are along a southeast/northwest trending angle (City of Merced 2015).

The City initially grew in 1872 with the sale of lots and within a few months several buildings were constructed with the El Capitan Hotels serving as the primary entry point into the City. The City served as an entry point to the gold mining industry until Yosemite Valley became recognized and Merced became recognized as an important gateway to the national park. Around this same time the Merced County seat of government was relocated from Snelling to Merced and a new county courthouse was developed in the downtown.

The City of Merced’s commercial and industrial districts were established by 1875 with hotels, stables, small stores, warehouses, and industrial buildings behind the railroad tracks. Merced also had three distinctive residential districts within a few years, a street light system, and a water system, and in 1889 the City incorporated and by 1890 the City reached a population of 2,009 (City of Merced 2015).

Transportation continued to have a major impact on the City of Merced when the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad established a right-of-way through the City. After the turn of the century, growth and development slowed and residential development was limited to large 10 to 20 acre lots with large homes to the east of the City. The Yosemite Valley Railroad was constructed between 1905 and 1907 and located off the end of Main Street in the present day Westgate Shopping Center, which brought new jobs to the City, a demand for goods and services, and a surge of commercial and residential development that took place prior to World War I. Around the 1920’s Merced’s residential districts expanded to the west near the Yosemite Valley railroad tracks and by the 1930’s the population increased to 7,066. The opening of the Yosemite Highway (Highway 140) in 1926, the City further expanded with the increase in vehicle traffic and automotive-related businesses.

Merced continued to grow through the 1940s with the nearby airports and Merced Air Field (Castle Air Force Base). After World War II, the City expanded again and began developing their first zoning ordinance and redevelopment projects. By 1960, the City grew to 20,000 people and the Merced Junior College was established, the Merced Mall opened, and new single-family residential expanded. Soon after, the City adopted their first general plan in 1968, which foresaw the need for the University of California campus in the Valley. The 1960’s also brought the construction of Highway 99, which divided downtown Merced into three distinct subareas: north Merced, central Merced, and south Merced, south of Highway

99. The City’s population reached 37,000 by 1980 and an urban growth boundary was established that directed growth to the north and south to avoid prime agricultural lands and areas subject to high flood levels to the City’s east and west.

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