1 Lamorinda
Evacuation Preparedness
5/6/2024
CITIES OF LAFAYETTE, ORINDA, AND TOWN OF MORAGA
2 Lamorinda – Evacuation Preparedness
1. PLANNING
- Compliance with New state regulations related to evacuation planning
• SB 99, AB 747, AB 1409 (Safety Element & Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Updates)
- Address future increase in housing construction and density (RHNA) - Open Space Considerations
3 Lamorinda – Evacuation Preparedness
1. PLANNING
2. TRANSPORTATION
3. IMPLEMENTATION
4 Coordination • Plans: - City of Orinda Evacuation
Analysis
- City of Lafayette Evacuation
Study
• Working Together • Cross-Jurisdictional Boundaries • Need to identify “Evacuation Zones” Areawide
• Understanding of Evacuations
Routes & Directions
5 Collaboration • Regional and Subregional Planning Effort • Caltrans Transportation Sustainability Grant Application (CCTA) • Evacuation Planning • Underserved Communities • Analysis of Evacuation Routes • Transportation Options • Cross-jurisdiction coordination • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) usage • Covers all 20 agencies • Grants awarded in summer
6 Preparedness • Local Efforts - Preparedness drills - Maintain evacuation routes - Workshops with first responders - Educational campaigns • Regional and Subregional Planning Efforts • Coordination with other agencies (school districts, etc.)
• Collaboration with County emergency staff • Warning system upgrades • Fire resistant structures/shelter in place 7 Thank you!