Agenda packet — Ukiah City Council, September 2, 2026 (part 3 of 6)

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58" MIN AFF
60" MAX AFF

CENTER LINE OF

OF THE SIGN
DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

GOOD FOR CONSTRUCTION/PERMITS
This document belongs to
SJP SIGNS, INC. and
becomes the property of
the customer only upon
completion of the order and
is otherwise not to be used
in whole or in part without
written permission of
SJP SIGNS, INC.

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
carefully.

This rendering is computer generated. Drawings are to scale using colors, but images may appear slightly different on your monitor or printer depending on the model. We have made every effort to make this to your specifications, but please take a moment and make sure we have it right. This is an art proof that is designed to meet the approval of the customer. Once approval is granted, we SJP SIGNS, INC. are no longer liable for typographical and/or design layout errors. Please do not give approval until it meets your requirements.

You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

SIGN TYPE B2 - UNISEX DOOR RESTROOM ID INSTALLATION
1:20 SCALE
SIGN TYPE B2 - UNISEX DOOR RESTROOM ID FRONT ELEVATION SIGN TYPE B2 - UNISEX DOOR RESTROOM ID SIDE VIEW 1:3 SCALE

DOOR MOUNTED
1'-0"
1'-0"
1/8" RADIUS

BACKGROUND - CIRCLE
1/4" THICK PANEL

WITH A NON-GLARE MATTE FINISH

PANTONE BLACK C

BACKGROUND - TRIANGLE
1/4" THICK PANEL

WITH A NON-GLARE MATTE FINISH
PANTONE 000C WHITE

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE
SIGN TYPE B2 - UNISEX DOOR RESTROOM ID / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 06

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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MARK NO.: 1.104-B2
UNISEX TOILET - 104
MARK NO.: 2.205-B2
UNISEX TOILET - 205
MARK NO.: 1.105-B2
UNISEX TOILET - 105
MARK NO.: 1.106-B2
UNISEX TOILET - 106
MARK NO.: 2.206-B2
UNISEX TOILET - 206
MARK NO.: 2.208-B2
UNISEX TOILET - 208
SIGN TYPE B2 - UNISEX DOOR RESTROOM ID
QUANTITY - 06

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ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

ELEVATOR

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:2 SCALE

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN SIDE VIEW - GLASS MOUNT SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN INSTALLATION 1:20 SCALE
9"

BACKGROUND
1/4" THICK PANEL

WITH A NON-GLARE MATTE FINISH

PANTONE BLACK C
TEXT
1/32" TACTILE LETTERS
IN PANTONE 000C WHITE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)

BRAILLE
CA GRADE 2 BRAILLE CLEAR

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE
DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
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You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

GLASS BACKER - 4

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE
48" MIN

TO BASELINE OF

THE LOWEST BRAILLE CELLS
60" MAX

TO BASELINE OF

THE HIGHEST RAISED TEXT
1/8" RADIUS
5/8"
3/8"
3/8"
4"
7"
NOTE (SJP): ARCHITECT TO CONFIRM THE COLOR.

BACKGROUND
1/4" THICK PANEL

WITH A NON-GLARE MATTE FINISH

PANTONE BLACK C
TEXT
1/32" TACTILE LETTERS
IN PANTONE 000C WHITE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)

BRAILLE
CA GRADE 2 BRAILLE CLEAR

ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT
5/8" ELEVATOR
3/8"
5/8"
3/8"
1 3/8"
3/8"
4"

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:2 SCALE

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN SIDE VIEW - WALL MOUNT 2 3/8"

GLASS BACKER

SECOND SURFACE VINYL,

PANTONE BLACK C

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 29

CONFIRMED CONFIRMEDCONFIRMED CONFIRMED

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE
MARK NO.: 1.107.1-C
CONFERENCE - 107

PASSAGE

PASSAGE
MARK NO.: 1.108.1-C
PASSAGE - 108

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE
MARK NO.: 1.107.2-C
CONFERENCE - 107
MARK NO.: 1.109-C
OFFICE - 109
MARK NO.: 1.110-C
OFFICE - 110
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.111-C
OFFICE - 111
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.112-C
OFFICE - 112
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.113-C
OFFICE - 113

COPY AREA

COPY AREA
MARK NO.: 1.114-C
COPY AREA - 114

PASSAGE

PASSAGE
MARK NO.: 1.108.2-C
PASSAGE - 108

ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR
MARK NO.: 1.E1-C
ELEVATOR - E-1
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.120-C
OFFICE - 120
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.121-C
OFFICE - 121
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.122-C
OFFICE - 122
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.123-C
OFFICE - 123
*GLASS BACKER

PANTONE BLACK C
*GLASS BACKER

PANTONE BLACK C

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN
QUANTITY - 29
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 1.124-C
OFFICE - 124

WORK ROOM

WORK ROOM
MARK NO.: 1.127-C
WORK ROOM - 127

BREAKROOM

BREAKROOM
MARK NO.: 1.126.2-C
BREAKROOM - 126
MARK NO.: 1.119.1-C
ELEVATOR LOBBY - 117
MARK NO.: 1.119.2-C
OPEN OFFICE - 119
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 2.204-C
OPEN OFFICE - 204

LACTATION

LACTATION
MARK NO.: 2.210-C
LACTATION - 2.210-C
IT
IT
MARK NO.: 2.202-C
IT - 202
OFFICE
OFFICE
MARK NO.: 2.203-C
OFFICE - 203

STORAGE

STORAGE
MARK NO.: 2.211-C
STORAGE - 211

ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR
MARK NO.: 2.E1-C
ELEVATOR - E-1

JANITOR

JANITOR
MARK NO.: 2.207-C
JANITOR - 207
*GLASS BACKER

PANTONE BLACK C

STORAGE

STORAGE
MARK NO.: 2.201-C
STORAGE - 201
MARK NO.: 2.209-C
ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT - 209

ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

ELEVATOR

SIGN TYPE C - ROOM IDENTIFICATION SIGN
QUANTITY - 29

PASSAGE

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
carefully.

You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

WALL MOUNTED

SIGN TYPE D - TACTILE EXIT SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:1.5 SCALE

SIGN TYPE D - TACTILE EXIT SIGN SIDE VIEW SIGN TYPE D - TACTILE EXIT SIGN INSTALLATION 1:20 SCALE
9"

BACKGROUND
1/4" THICK PANEL

WITH A NON-GLARE MATTE FINISH

PANTONE BLACK C
TEXT
1/32" TACTILE LETTERS
IN PANTONE 000C WHITE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)

BRAILLE
CA GRADE 2 BRAILLE CLEAR

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE
EXIT
EXIT
48" MIN

TO BASELINE OF

THE LOWEST BRAILLE CELLS
60" MAX

TO BASELINE OF

THE HIGHEST RAISED TEXT
1/8" RADIUS
3"
5/8"
3/8"
3/8"
1 3/8"
5"
EXIT
EXIT
NOTE (SJP): ARCHITECT TO CONFIRM THE COLOR.

SIGN TYPE D - TACTILE EXIT SIGN / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 05

CONFIRMED CONFIRMED

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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SIGN TYPE D - TACTILE EXIT SIGN
QUANTITY - 05
EXIT
EXIT
MARK NO.: 1.116.1-D
PASSAGE / VESTIBULE - 116
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
MARK NO.: 1.116.2-D
PASSAGE / VESTIBULE - 116
MARK NO.: 1.EX-D
STAIR - S1-1
MARK NO.: 2.EX-D
STAIR - S1-2
MARK NO.: 1.100-D
LOBBY - 100
EXIT
EXIT

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SIGN TYPE E - ISA DECAL FRONT ELEVATION
1:2.5 SCALE

SIGN TYPE E - ISA DECAL SIDE VIEW SIGN TYPE E - ISA DECAL INSTALLATION 1:30 SCALE
DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
carefully.

You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

GLASS MOUNTED
DECAL

SUBSTRATE

FIRST SURFACE VINYL
IN FS15090 BLUE
& THE PICTOGRAM

IN WHITE FIGURE
4" 3"
4" 1/8" RADIUS
NOTE (SJP): ARCHITECT TO CONFIRM GLASS BACKER, IF NEEDED. 9"
58" MIN AFF
60" MAX AFF

CENTER LINE OF

OF THE SIGN

MOUNTING

READY TO APPLY

PROVIDE

BACKER AT
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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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SIGN TYPE E - ISA DECAL
QUANTITY - 02
MARK NO.: 1.A1-E
LOBBY - 100
MARK NO.: 1.A2-E
EXTERIOR OF PASSAGE - 116

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
carefully.

You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

FLAG MOUNTED

SIGN TYPE F - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN INSTALLATION
1:20 SCALE

SIGN TYPE F - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:2 SCALE
8"
8"
1 1/2"
1 1/8"

SIGN TYPE F - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN TOP VIEW
8"
1"
1/8"
1/2" MOUNTING
ALUMINUM BRACKET w/ SATIN FINISH,
MECHANICALLY FASTENED TO WALL.

ATTACHMENT HARDWARE WILL MATCH

THE BRACKET FINISH)

BACKGROUND
1/8" CLEAR ACRYLIC w/ ALL VISIBLE
SURFACE PAINTED PMS 485 C RED FINISH,

WILL BE MOUNTED SECURELY INTO THE

BRACKET USING SILICONE ADHESIVE

LETTERS & PICTOGRAM

FIRST SURFACE, DIRECT PRINT PICTOGRAM
IN PMS BLACK C, w/ UV CURED GRAPHICS
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)
2 1/2"
1" 1/2" 1" 9 1/8"
FIRE

EXTINGUISHER
FIRE

EXTINGUISHER
3/4"
3 1/8"
9/16"
1 3/4"
3/8"
5/8"
3/4"
NOTE (SJP): ARCHITECT TO CONFIRM THE MOUNTING DETAILS.
84" MAX AFF
80" MIN AFF

BOTTOM LINE

OF THE SIGN

SIGN TYPE F - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 04

PROVIDE BACKING IN

WALL FOR SCREW

ANCHORAGE

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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SIGN TYPE F - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIGN
QUANTITY - 04
FIRE

EXTINGUISHER
MARK NO.: 1.FE.1-F
LOBBY - 100
MARK NO.: 1.FE.2-F
LOBBY - 116
MARK NO.: 1.FE.3-F
LOBBY - 117
MARK NO.: 1.FE.4-F
LOBBY - 127
MARK NO.: 2.FE.1-F
HALLWAY - 200
FIRE

EXTINGUISHER
FIRE

EXTINGUISHER

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SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:4 SCALE

SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN SIDE VIEW SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN INSTALLATION 1:20 SCALE

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE
DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
carefully.

You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

WALL MOUNTED / DRYWALL HEADER

BACKGROUND
1/4" THICK ACRYLIC PANEL; SUBSURFACE

PAINTED IN PANTONE BLACK C
TEXT

PRINTED VINYL LETTERS
IN PANTONE 000C WHITE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)
TBD
1/8" RADIUS

THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED

WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED
1"
1/2"
1"
20"
4"

THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED

WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED
NOTE (SJP): PLEASE CONFIRM SIGN DIMENSIONS, MOUNTING METHOD AND MATERIAL.

SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN (OPTION 1) / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 02
THIS SIGNAGE (20"X4") WILL FIT THE DRYWALL ABOVE DOOR

DIMENSIONS CONFIRMED CONFIRMED CONFIRMED CONFIRMED

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SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:6 SCALE

SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN SIDE VIEW SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN INSTALLATION 1:20 SCALE

MOUNTING

READY TO APPLY
DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
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ABOVE DOOR FRAME HEADER
DECAL

SUBSTRATE

FIRST SURFACE VINYL

IN PANTONE BLACK C
& THE LETTERS

IN WHITE FIGURE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)
1 3/4" 1"
35"

THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED

THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED SIGN TYPE G - EXIT SIGN (OPTION 2) / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 02
NOTE (SJP): PLEASE CONFIRM SIGN DIMENSIONS, MOUNTING METHOD AND MATERIAL.

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE BACKGROUND
1/4" THICK ACRYLIC PANEL; SUBSURFACE

PAINTED IN PANTONE BLACK C
TEXT

PRINTED VINYL LETTERS
IN PANTONE 000C WHITE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)

CONFIRMED CONFIRMED

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IN CASE OF FIRE

USE STAIRWAY

IN CASE OF FIRE

USE STAIRWAY

SIGN TYPE H - TACTILE EGRESS SIGN FRONT ELEVATION
1:3 SCALE

SIGN TYPE H - TACTILE EGRESS SIGN SIDE VIEW SIGN TYPE H - TACTILE EGRESS SIGN INSTALLATION 1:20 SCALE
9"

BACKGROUND
1/4" THICK PANEL

WITH A NON-GLARE MATTE FINISH

PANTONE BLACK C

TEXT & PICTOGRAM
1/32" TACTILE LETTERS/PICTOGRAM
IN PANTONE 000C WHITE
(FONT: FUTURA CONDENSED BOLD)

BRAILLE
CA GRADE 2 BRAILLE CLEAR

MOUNTING

D/F TAPE & SILICONE
DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

Please review contents
carefully.

You will be held financially responsible for this order when we receive your approval.

WALL MOUNTED
48" MIN

TO BASELINE OF

THE LOWEST BRAILLE CELLS
60" MAX

TO BASELINE OF

THE HIGHEST RAISED TEXT
NOTE (SJP): ARCHITECT TO CONFIRM THE COLOR.

IN CASE OF FIRE

USE STAIRWAY
4"
3/8"
5/8"
1/4"
5/8"
3/8"
1/4"
8"
8"

IN CASE OF FIRE

USE STAIRWAY
1/2"
1/2"

SIGN TYPE H - TACTILE EGRESS SIGN / TYPICAL
QUANTITY - 01

CONFIRMED CONFIRMED CONFIRMED

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DESIGNER / PM:
04/13/2026
Pedro / Christy
v1

SIGNAGE FOR REMODEL OF
501 S. STATE ST. - UKIAH [ALL SIGNAGE]
501 South State St. Ukiah,
CA 95482
SALES REP:

DATE:

CLIENT NAME:

LOCATION:

REVISION:

Harry Singh
Customer Signature
Date Place

PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT USE ONLY

APPROVED BY CLIENT

APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMMENTS

REVISE & RESUBMIT FOR APPROVAL

Signature indicates approval
of this design and data
as is, and Client assumes
the responsibility for any
and all incorrect information
shown in this proposal.

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SIGN TYPE H - TACTILE EGRESS SIGN
QUANTITY - 01
MARK NO.: 1.EG-H
ELEVATOR - E-1

IN CASE OF FIRE

USE STAIRWAY

IN CASE OF FIRE

USE STAIRWAY

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Date: 5/29/2026 PCO# 20.0
Project: Contractor:

Owner: Customer:

Item # Amount

$ 1,277.79
$ 191.67
$ 1,469.46
Original contract sum: $ 3,487,850.00
Allowance: $ -
Previous change order amount: $ 250,230.64
Original contract amount plus/minus previous change orders: $ 3,738,080.64 Total amount of this change order: $ 1,469.46
Adjusted contract amount including this change order will be: $ 3,739,550.10 Additional contract days: 3 working days
Accepted: Customer Approval:

By: By:

Date: Date:

TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders City of Ukiah
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
2725 Guerneville Rd.

PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders
501 South State St. 2725 Guerneville Rd.

Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Description
Remodel of 501 South State St.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ukiah, Ca 95482
Purchase and installation of (2) additional
addressable interior pull stations as requested per Matt Keizer. This change order also includes (1) additional addressable heat detector for the elevator machine room as required
per the NFPA 72 since it was missing on the RFP plans.

Deep Valley Security
P/O/B/I @ 15%
1

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Proposal For
DMR Builders
Prepared for
DMR Builders
Prepared by
Deep Valley Security, Inc
(707) 462-5200
[email protected]
Prepared on
May 28, 2026
Expires on:

Jun 28, 2026

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About Us
At Deep Valley Security Inc., we are committed to providing unparalleled security solutions for individuals, businesses, and organizations. With over 40 years of industry experience, we understand the importance of safeguarding what matters most to you. Our team of experts are dedicated to creating customized, effective security plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

We specialize in a wide range of security services, including burglar and fire alarm installations, access control, surveillance systems, and 24/7 monitoring. Whether you're looking to protect your home, your workplace, or a large-scale facility, Deep Valley Security Inc. offers innovative technology and reliable, professional service to ensure your peace of mind.

Our mission is simple: to provide enhanced security solutions that are as trustworthy as they are efficient. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technologies and maintaining the highest standards of customer care. With Deep Valley Security Inc., your safety is always our priority.

Scope of Work
This change order is hereby submitted for the purchase and installation of (2) additional addressable interior pull stations as requested per Matt Keizer. This change order also includes (1) additional addressable heat detector for the elevator machine room as required per the NFPA 72 since it was missing on the RFP plans. If party agrees with terms please print, sign, and date where applicable. Thank you for continuing to use Deep Valley Security for all your security needs.

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Proposal
Customer Name: DMR Builders
Estimate's Reference: 18929
Phone Number: (707) 596-7575
Customer #: 216407
Billing Email: [email protected]
Install Address: 501 South State Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482 Address: 501 South State Street
Quote Expiration: 2026-06-28
Contract Term:

Net Payment Terms:

Account Executive: Deep Valley Security, Inc
Description Qty
Fire System System Total: $1,228.65
Addressable Dual Action Pull Station 2
Addressable 135 Degree Fixed Heat Detector 1
16/2 Solid FPLR Fire Alarm Cable Per Foot 80
Prevailing Wage Labor 3
Subtotal: $1,228.65
Tax (8.875%): $49.14
Sales Total $1,277.79

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Terms & Conditions
A 3% fee will be applied for any credit card payments.

Signature
April Simmons
Deep Valley Security, Inc
April Simmons , Sales Person
JR Da Silva
Authorized Signer

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Date: 7/20/2026 PCO# 21.1
Project: Contractor:

Owner: Customer:

Item # Amount

$ 2,034.87
$ 1,590.60
$ 9,758.49
$ 800.00
$ 2,127.59
$ 16,311.55
Original contract sum: $ 3,487,850.00
Allowance: $ -
Previous change order amount: $ 250,230.64
Original contract amount plus/minus previous change orders: $ 3,738,080.64 Total amount of this change order: $ 16,311.55
Adjusted contract amount including this change order will be: $ 3,754,439.19 Additional contract days: 5 working days
Accepted: Customer Approval:

By: By:

Date: Date:
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ukiah, Ca 95482
Supply and install 4 duct smoke detectors on roof for accessibility per RFI 41
Top Notch Mechanical
CORE Electrical
Cortlandt Roofing
P/O/B/I @ 15%
Deep Valley
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Description
Remodel of 501 South State St.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

City of Ukiah

PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders
501 South State St. 2725 Guerneville Rd.

TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders City of Ukiah
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
2725 Guerneville Rd.
1

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CORE Electrical Services, INC.
3250 Dutton Ave
Santa Rosa CA 95407
CA License: 1041970
DATE SPEC. NO:
7/17/2026
ORGINAL AGREEMENT DATE: PAGE S: CHANGE NO:

PCO 8-B
ITEM Price
$0.00
Subcontrator SubTotal $0.00
15% Markup $0.00
Total Subcontractor $0.00
Hours Rate PRICE
46 $140.10 $6,444.60
$0.00
$0.00
Labor SubTotal $6,444.60
15% Markup $966.69
Labor Total $7,411.29
ITEM COST QUAN. PRICE
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Equipment Subtotal $0.00
10% Markup $0.00
Equipment Total $0.00
Proposed Project Cost Change Form
This is not a new agreement. The items below enumerate changes order necessary for the completion of the subject project All Provisions of the original Contract Documents shall remain unchanged except as specifically modified by the Change Order. This document is made with the reservation of a claim for attendant field costs, general administration costs, and ripple effect costs for extension of time. Unless written objection to this change order is received within ten days, acceptance of this change order shall be effective by all parties.

Name: Proj #TT15019 501 S State St Ukiah
Date: 7/17/2026

0.00 DESCRIPTION

0.00 Journeyman Straight Time
Cost DESCRIPTION
LABOR
YOUR AGREEMENT NO: PROJECT THE CONSTRUCTION OF:

City of Ukiah BofA ADA Barrier Removal
6,444.60

DESCRIPTION

EQUIPMENT

PROJECT LOCATION
501 S State St Ukiah CA 95482
SUBCONTRACTORS:

NAME
Per request, power to duct smoke detectors with penetrations at each HVAC unit. Core not responsible for final roof sealing.

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ITEM COST QUAN. PRICE
$1,877.76 1 $1,877.76
$0.00 1 $0.00
$0.00 1 $0.00
$0.00 1 $0.00
Material Subtotal $1,877.76
Tax on Material 10% $187.78
15% Markup Material
Subtotal $281.66
Material Total $2,347.20
ITEM Price
Sub $0.00
Labor $7,411.29
Equip $0.00
Material $2,347.20
Total $9,758.49
Total PCO Amount $9,758.49
Materials

DESCRIPTION
Contractor Signature

COST DESCRIPTION
$7,411.29
$0.00
$2,347.20
We hereby agree to make the changes specified at this price.

Conduit, Wire, Fittings, Fasteners
$0.00
Subcontractor Signature
Owner Signature
Project Cost Change Proposal
Date

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Proposal For
DMR Builders
Prepared for
DMR Builders
Prepared by
Deep Valley Security, Inc
(707) 462-5200
[email protected]
Prepared on
May 28, 2026
Expires on:

Jun 28, 2026

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Scope of Work
This change order is hereby submitted for the purchase of (4) weatherproof duct smoke detectors. Please note that the HVAC company is responsible for providing power and installing the new duct smoke detectors on the roof. Contractor is also responsible for any roof penetrations, as well as, providing conduit and flex to the new duct smoke detectors. If party agrees with terms please print, sign, and date where applicable. Thank you for continuing to use Deep Valley Security for all your security needs.

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Proposal
Customer Name: DMR Builders
Estimate's Reference: 18928
Phone Number: (707) 596-7575
Customer #: 216407
Billing Email: [email protected]
Install Address: 501 South State Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482 Address: 501 South State Street
Quote Expiration: 2026-06-28
Contract Term:

Net Payment Terms:

Account Executive: Deep Valley Security, Inc
Description Qty
Fire System System Total: $1,869.00
Weatherproof Duct Smoke Detector 4
Subtotal: $1,869.00
Tax (8.875%): $165.87
Sales Total $2,034.87

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Terms & Conditions
A 3% fee will be applied for any credit card payments.

Signature
April Simmons
Deep Valley Security, Inc
April Simmons , Sales Person
JR Da Silva
Authorized Signer

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Project Name 501 Ukiah PO # Client Date 6/18/2026
Location Ukiah Superintendent JAS Requested By DMR Schedule Impact(Days) Description Qty Rate Line Total Cost Code Notes Value
Labor 8 $173.00 $1,384.00 Labor $1,384.00
Materials - Material/Equipment -
Equipment - Subtotal $1,384.00
Subcontractors - Tax -
OH&P $207.60
Grand Total $1,591.60
Contractor Signature GC Approval Owner Approval
Approvals
Project Information
Cost Breakdown
Scope of Work / Change Description
Install 4 smoke detectors
Labor 8hrs @ $173

GC FIELD ORDER / CHANGE ORDER

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Today’s Date:

From:

References:

RFI #:

To:

Response
Signature: Date:
:

Information Requested:

Location & Limits:

Description:

RFI

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Date: 7/30/2026 PCO# 22.1
Project: Contractor:

Owner: Customer:

Item # Amount
$ 12,272.18
$ 1,840.83
$ 14,113.01
Original contract sum: $ 3,487,850.00
Allowance: $ -
Previous change order amount: $ 286,412.24
Original contract amount plus/minus previous change orders: $ 3,774,262.24 Total amount of this change order: $ 14,113.01
Adjusted contract amount including this change order will be: $ 3,788,375.25 Additional contract days: 1 working day
Accepted: Customer Approval:

By: By:

Date: Date:

TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders City of Ukiah
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
2725 Guerneville Rd.

PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders
501 South State St. 2725 Guerneville Rd.

Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Description
Remodel of 501 South State St.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ukiah, Ca 95482
P/O/B/I @ 15%
CORE Electrical Services, Inc.

Per approved Elevator Submittal 45.1 (6/10/26), and Core RFI 12 Response: Elevator feed from MDP - 100A/3P shunt trip breaker "to match manufacturer recommendations" (this location requires a Molded-case breaker), and disconnect (called out in submittal) in elevator machine room. Does not include conduit and wire.

This cost includes credit for
Siemens shunt trip breaker - Nema 1 Enclosed 100A 3Pole. 1

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CORE Electrical Services, INC.
3250 Dutton Ave
Santa Rosa CA 95407
CA License: 1041970
DATE SPEC. NO:
7/30/2026
ORGINAL AGREEMENT DATE: PAGE S: CHANGE NO:

PCO 9-B
ITEM Price
$0.00
Subcontrator SubTotal $0.00
15% Markup $0.00
Total Subcontractor $0.00
Hours Rate PRICE
8 $140.10 $1,120.80
$0.00
$0.00
Labor SubTotal $1,120.80
15% Markup $168.12
Labor Total $1,288.92
ITEM COST QUAN. PRICE
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Equipment Subtotal $0.00
10% Markup $0.00
Equipment Total $0.00
Proposed Project Cost Change Form
This is not a new agreement. The items below enumerate changes order necessary for the completion of the subject project All Provisions of the original Contract Documents shall remain unchanged except as specifically modified by the Change Order. This document is made with the reservation of a claim for attendant field costs, general administration costs, and ripple effect costs for extension of time. Unless written objection to this change order is received within ten days, acceptance of this change order shall be effective by all parties.

Name: Proj #TT15019 501 S State St Ukiah
Date: 7/30/2026

0.00 DESCRIPTION

0.00 Journeyman Straight Time
Cost DESCRIPTION
LABOR
YOUR AGREEMENT NO: PROJECT THE CONSTRUCTION OF:

City of Ukiah BofA ADA Barrier Removal
1,120.80

DESCRIPTION

EQUIPMENT

PROJECT LOCATION
501 S State St Ukiah CA 95482
SUBCONTRACTORS:

NAME
Per approved Elevator Submittal 45.1 (6/10/26), and Core RFI 12 Response: Elevator feed from MDP - 100A/3P shunt trip breaker "to match manufacturer recommendations" (this location requires a Molded-case breaker), and disconnect (called out in submittal) in elevator machine room. Does not include conduit and wire. This cost includes credit for Siemens shunt trip breaker - Nema 1 Enclosed 100A 3Pole.

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ITEM COST QUAN. PRICE
$2,780.00 1 $2,780.00
-$1,075.06 1 -$1,075.06
$7,081.67 1 $7,081.67
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Material Subtotal $8,786.61
Tax on Material 10% $878.66
15% Markup Material
Subtotal $1,317.99
Material Total $10,983.26
ITEM Price
Sub $0.00
Labor $1,288.92
Equip $0.00
Material $10,983.26
Total $12,272.18
Total PCO Amount $12,272.18
Materials

DESCRIPTION
Contractor Signature

COST DESCRIPTION
$1,288.92
$0.00
$10,983.26
We hereby agree to make the changes specified at this price.

New Shunt Trip Breaker (Eaton PDG23G0100TFFL Molded Case Breaker) Shunt Trip Breaker Credit (Siemens E1SED43B100 comparable) ES3T2R1B - Elevator Disc
$0.00
Subcontractor Signature
Owner Signature
Project Cost Change Proposal
Date

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Change Order - Quotation
Project:

PO #:

Bank Of America- Ukiah
TT15019-002
Date: 06/12/26 TO:
206 CORE ELECTRICAL SERVICES MASTER

C/O CORE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
1633 CUNNINGHAM WAY
SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-2367
Page : 1 of 2
Freight in Exempt : No
Change Type Quantity Description Unit or Lot# Unit Price Ext Price Change Amt Change #: 4
Material Change: 2,780.00
LEAD TIME:
-BREAKER: IN STOCK
-SHUNT TRIP: IN STOCK
-CONNECTOR KIT: 6-7 WEEKS
0 1 1
** New Item **
0 1 1
** New Item **
From:

BR206 ONESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS
PHONE 707-577-7900
460 TESCONI CIRCLE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95401-7113
Printed By: KEVIN FANGON
These items are not ordered! To complete this order, sign below and provide a PO # for the order.

Signature:_______________________________________________ 100A/3P SHUNT
Authorizing Name: KEVIN FANGON File Number:72089
6/12/2026 8:45:45 AM
MDP 1 PDG23G0100TFFL
Prev Qty Change Qty New Qty
MDP 1 PDG2XST130ACDCS (SHUNT TRIP)
Prev Qty Change Qty New Qty

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Change Order - Quotation
Project: Bank Of America- Ukiah
Page : 2 of 2
Change Type Quantity Description Unit or Lot# Unit Price Ext Price Change Amt 0 1 1
** New Item **
From:

Signature:_______________________________________________ 100A/3P SHUNT
Authorizing Name: KEVIN FANGON
File Number: 72089
6/12/2026 8:45:45 AM
Total 2780.00
MDP 1 KPRL4X32 (Connector Kit)
Prev Qty Change Qty New Qty

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Photo is representative
Eaton PDG23G0100TFFL
Eaton Power Defense molded case circuit
breaker, Globally Rated, Frame 2, Three
Pole, 100A, 35kA/480V, T-M (Fxd-Fxd) TU,
Standard Terminals Load Only
(PDG2X3T100)
General specifications

PRODUCT NAME
Eaton Power Defense
molded case circuit
breaker
CATALOG NUMBER PDG23G0100TFFL
UPC 786679912126

PRODUCT
LENGTH/DEPTH 88.9 mm
PRODUCT HEIGHT 152.4 mm
PRODUCT WIDTH 104.6 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT 1.82 kg

WARRANTY
Eaton Selling Policy 25-
000, one (1) year from the
date of installation of the
Product or eighteen (18)
months from the date of
shipment of the Product,
whichever occurs first.

COMPLIANCES RoHS Compliant

CERTIFICATIONS
UL 489
IEC 60947-2
CCC Marked
CSA
PRODUCT TYPE Molded case circuit
breaker
Specifications

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Delivery program
AMPERAGE RATING 100 A

CIRCUIT BREAKER FRAME
TYPE Complete breaker
FRAME 2
NUMBER OF POLES Three-pole
General information
CIRCUIT BREAKER TYPE PD2 Global
CLASS Class A
TRIP TYPE T298
Technical data - Electrical
VOLTAGE RATING 600 Vac
Technical data - Mechanical - Terminals
TERMINALS Standard Terminals Load
Only
Technical information
INTERRUPT RATING 35 kAIC at 480 Vac

INTERRUPT RATING
RANGE
55 kAIC Icu/ 55 kAIC Ics/
121 kAIC Icm @240V (IEC)
10 kAIC Icu @250 Vdc
65 kAIC @240V (UL)
25 kAIC Icu/ 20 kAIC Ics/

52.5 kAIC Icm @480V
Brazil (IEC)
30 kAIC Icu/ 22.5 kAIC Ics/
63 kAIC Icm @440V (IEC)
36 kAIC Icu/ 36 kAIC Ics/

75.6 kAIC Icm @380-415V
(IEC)
10 kAIC Icu @125 Vdc
8 kAIC Icu/ 4 kAIC Ics/ 16.8
kAIC Icm @690V (IEC)
20 kAIC Icu/ 15/13 kAIC
Ics/ 42 kAIC Icm @525V
South Africa (IEC)
18 kAIC @600V (UL/CSA)
35 kAIC @480V (UL)
Resources
3D CAD DRAWING

PACKAGE
Eaton Power Defense
PDG23G0100TFFL 3D
drawing

APPLICATION NOTES
Consulting application
guide - molded case circuit
breakers

BROCHURES
Power Defense technical
selling booklet
Power Defense molded
case circuit breaker
selection poster
Power Defense brochure
Power Defense molded
case circuit breakers -
Frame 2 product aid

CATALOGS
Circuit Protection, Molded
Case Circuit Breakers,
Volume 4, Tab 2

CERTIFICATION REPORTS
PDG4 CB report
PDG4 CCC certification
PDG2 CB report
Power Defense
Declaration concerning
California’s Proposition 65
EU Declaration of
Conformity - Power
Defense molded case
circuit breakers
Power Defense Frame 2
Direct Rotary Handle Assy
With Interlock Version
Instructions
(IL012138EN).pdf

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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Photo is representative
Eaton
PDG2XST130ACDCS
Eaton Power Defense molded case circuit
breaker accessory shunt trip, 110-130 V/125
Vdc, PD2 Global, Power Defense, Frame J-K,
110-130 Vac/125 Vdc, Pigtail 0.75m, Frame 2
General specifications
PRODUCT NAME Eaton Power Defense
shunt trip
CATALOG NUMBER PDG2XST130ACDCS
MODEL CODE PDG2XST130ACDCS
UPC 786679586938

PRODUCT
LENGTH/DEPTH 1.299 in
PRODUCT HEIGHT 1.575 in
PRODUCT WIDTH 1.161 in
PRODUCT WEIGHT 0.141 lb

WARRANTY
Eaton Selling Policy 25-
000, one (1) year from the
date of installation of the
Product or eighteen (18)
months from the date of
shipment of the Product,
whichever occurs first.

COMPLIANCES RoHS Compliant

CERTIFICATIONS
CCC Marked
CSA
IEC 60947-2
UL 489
PRODUCT TYPE Accessory
Specifications

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Delivery program
FRAME 2
General information
CIRCUIT BREAKER TYPE PD2 Global
FRAME SIZE Frame J-K
SERIES Power Defense
Other
SHUNT TRIP 110-130 Vac/125 Vdc,
Pigtail 0.75m
Technical data - Electrical
VOLTAGE RATING 110-130 V/125 Vdc

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Photo is representative
Eaton KPRL4X32
Eaton, panelboard connector kit, copper
connectors, mounting brackets, hardware
and instructions, covers
General specifications
PRODUCT NAME Eaton aftermarket
panelboard connector kit
CATALOG NUMBER KPRL4X32
UPC 786689242589

PRODUCT
LENGTH/DEPTH 25.7 in
PRODUCT HEIGHT 4.6 in
PRODUCT WIDTH 9.3 in
PRODUCT WEIGHT 7.35 lb
CERTIFICATIONS UL Listed
CATALOG NOTES Breakers are not included.

GLOBAL CATALOG KPRL4X32
PRODUCT TYPE Accessory
Specifications

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Product specifications

SPECIAL FEATURES
Copper connectors,
mounting brackets, covers,
hardware and instructions
TYPE Panelboard Connector Kit
Resources
MULTIMEDIA Pow-R-Line Xpert family
overview

SPECIFICATIONS AND

DATASHEETS
Eaton Specification Sheet -
KPRL4X32
PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT NUMBER:

PREPARED BY:

DATE:

Eaton Corporation plc Eaton House
30 Pembroke Road
Dublin 4, Ireland
Eaton.com
© 2026 Eaton. All Rights Reserved.

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Subtotal
S&H Charges
Total
6437.88

0.00 7081.67
Printed By: MDOWNS on 6/10/2026 2:21:13 PM EST
Prices are subject to change at any time prior to shipment unless agreed to otherwise in writing signed by an authorized Seller representative. Orders related to this quotation must be received, accepted and released by Seller within 48 hours of issuance of the quotation and are subject to availability. Seller reserves the right to pass through any changes in delivery date, price, scope and quantity of supply arising from actions of Seller’s manufacturing partners or vendors and/or resulting from any Force Majeure event including any imposition of new or additional tariffs that occurs after the issuance of the quotation. Delivery dates are estimated only. Seller shall not be liable for failure to meet such dates resulting from product shortages or manufacturing delays. Be advised that Seller considers any changes imposed by its manufacturing partners and other vendors or government agencies outside of Seller’s reasonable control and therefore subject to Force Majeure provisions or similar common law doctrines such as “frustration” or “impossibility”.

Seller’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale are incorporated by reference into this quotation. A copy of the most current version of Seller’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale is available at https://www.rexelusa.com/terms Full phone support at (888) 739-3577
Sales Tax 643.79
QUOTE DATE QUOTE NUMBER PAGE NO.

REXEL 3003 SCM SACRAMENTO
1534 NORTH MARKET BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95834-1960
916-928-9700
Fax 916-928-6049
Quotation
06/10/2026 S145519339 1 of 1

CUSTOMER NUMBER OUTSIDE SALESPERSON

INSIDE SALESPERSON SHIP VIA TERMS SHIP DATE FREIGHT ALLOWED Joseph Freeman
H21 06/10/2026
Michael Downs
1% 10, Net 30
1337569

ORDER QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE EXT PRICE
QUOTE TO:

CORE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC
1633 CUNNINGHAM WAY
SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-2367
SHIP TO:

CORE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC
1633 CUNNINGHAM WAY
SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-2367
No
CUST PO#:

JOB/REL#:

CUSTOMER PHONE# ORDERED BY
707-934-7727
WRITER
Michael Downs
WRITER PHONE# WRITER EMAIL
9166783039 [email protected]
1ea CUT ES3T2R1B ELEVATOR CONTROL 6437.878/EA 6437.88
SWITCH
**Current Est Lead 7-10 Weeks ARO
+Freight**
Our Pn: 2920443
UPC: 78667916691

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Photo is representative
Eaton ES3T2R1B
Eaton elevator control switch, 120 Vac coil
fire safety interface relay, no pilot light, no
neutral lug, 100 A, NEMA 1, #8-1/0 Al or Cu,
208 V, 1NO/NC Main switch
General specifications
PRODUCT NAME Eaton elevator control
switch
CATALOG NUMBER ES3T2R1B
UPC 786679166918

PRODUCT
LENGTH/DEPTH 11.18 in
PRODUCT HEIGHT 29.62 in
PRODUCT WIDTH 16.35 in
PRODUCT WEIGHT 60 lb

WARRANTY
Eaton Selling Policy 25-
000, one (1) year from the
date of installation of the
Product or eighteen (18)
months from the date of
shipment of the Product,
whichever occurs first.

CERTIFICATIONS UL Listed file E182262
UL 98

CATALOG NOTES
Class J Fuses not included,
Standard overside
enclosure to mount
control power transformer
fire safety interface relay
and control terminal
blocks, Optional neutral
lug size same as line and
load.

PRODUCT TYPE Elevator control switch
Specifications

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Physical Attributes
ENCLOSURE NEMA 1
MAIN LUG WIRE SIZE #8-1/0 Al/Cu
TYPE Elevator control switch
Performance Ratings
AMPERAGE RATING 100A
VOLTAGE RATING 208 V
Miscellaneous
PRODUCT CATEGORY Elevator Control Switch

SPECIAL FEATURES
120 Vac coil fire safety
interface relay, no pilot
light, no neutral lug
Resources

CATALOGS
Commercial Distribution,
Switching Devices, Volume
2, Tab 1

MULTIMEDIA
Double Up on Safety
Switching Devices Flex
Center
ARMS Enclosed Circuit
Breaker

SPECIFICATIONS AND

DATASHEETS
Eaton Specification Sheet -
ES3T2R1B
PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT NUMBER:

PREPARED BY:

DATE:

Eaton Corporation plc Eaton House
30 Pembroke Road
Dublin 4, Ireland
Eaton.com
© 2026 Eaton. All Rights Reserved.

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Job Name:

Quote #:

Core
Core
fergtx00c_07302600_00_00_M00
Quote Name:

Bid Date: 07/30/2026
Siemens Industry, Inc. (Company) agrees to sell to Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Company the goods described below. Written quotations are valid for 30 calendar days from price approval date unless otherwise stated in the quotation. Quotations are subject to change by Siemens Industry, Inc. at any time upon written notice to Purchaser. Estimated Lead times refer to the manufacturing cycles, in working days, at time of quotation and are subject to change.

To: From: Independent Electric Supply
Tom Ferguson
830 Latour Ct Suite D
7072510900
[email protected]
Attention:

Tel. No.:

United States
Napa,CA 94558
Quote Notes:

Bill of Material:

Line #: Qty Description
20000 1 1--3VA51106ED360AA0
Estimated Lead Time until Ready for Shipment : 26 Working Days. 3VA51106ED360AA0-3VA51-HEAS @ 65K, 480 VAC, 3Pole, Frame Amperage:125A, Non Interchangeable Trip, Trip Amperage:100A, THERMAL MAGNETIC, Lugs Line:#8 - # 3/0 AWG CU/AL, Lugs Load:#8 - # 3/0 AWG CU/AL, Enclosure:TYPE 1 SURFACE MOUNT, Enclosure -Neutral, Field Assembly.
1 - 3VA51106ED360AA0
Sell Price $1,075.06
Grand Total: Sell Price $1,075.06
Proposal
fergtx00c_07302600_00_00_M00 7/30/2026
Confidential
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Date: 7/2/2026 PCO# 23.0
Project: Contractor:

Owner: Customer:

Item # Amount

$ 1,996.00
$ 299.40
$ 2,295.40
Original contract sum: $ 3,487,850.00
Allowance: $ -
Previous change order amount: $ 286,412.24
Original contract amount plus/minus previous change orders: $ 3,774,262.24 Total amount of this change order: $ 2,295.40
Adjusted contract amount including this change order will be: $ 3,776,557.64 Additional contract days: 1 working day
Accepted: Customer Approval:

By: By:

Date: Date:

TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders City of Ukiah
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
2725 Guerneville Rd.

PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders
501 South State St. 2725 Guerneville Rd.

Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Description
Remodel of 501 South State St.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ukiah, Ca 95482
Adding additional step by electrical panel, per RFI 42.0 P/O/B/I @ 15%
AGD General Engineering, Inc.
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AGD General Engineering Inc
7094 Gravenstein Hwy
Cotati CA 94931
CSLB 1131769 DIR 2000007862
Date Prepared: Date Performed:

Contractor: Owner: Job:

Reference#:

Summary / Notes:

Labor Description Rate Hrs Total
Equipment Description Rate Hrs Total
Materials Description Cost Qty Total
Subs Cost Qty Total
Total Labor
Total Equip
Total Materials
Total Subs
6/15/2026 TBD
DMR City of Ukiah Bank of America Remodel
Key Note 17- C401
Work inlcludes adding an additional step by the electrical panel next to the building.

Laborer $88.00 8 $704.00
Labor $88.00 8 $704.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Truck with Tools $34.00 4 $136.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Lumber $100.00 1 $100.00
Rebar $50.00 1 $50.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,408.00
20% Gross MU $281.60
$136.00
15% Gross MU $20.40
$150.00
15% Gross MU $0.00
$0.00
15% Gross MU $0.00

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Total Due $1,996.00

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Today’s Date:

From:

References:

RFI #:

To:

Response
Signature: Date:
:

Information Requested:

Location & Limits:

Description:

RFI
AGD Engineering (AGD RFI#8) Schedule Impact:

Project: Bank of America ADA Barrier Removal
501 S. State Street, Ukiah
JR Da Silva

42.0 Cost Impact_____ TBD TBD Concrete Landing Elevation Discrepancy 6/8/2026 The KPA Group
& City of Ukiah 6/8/2026
Plan Mark-up of C401 Attached

FROM AGD ENGINEERING:

Our crew identified that the southern-most concrete landing cannot be constructed as shown in the plans. Per the plans, the matching existing elevation reads 94.30 while the field verified elevation is 93.67 - which is approximately a one foot difference.

Please provide a redesign plan based on the actual elevations on site.

KPA Response:

This RFI has been resolved by Matt Keizer and the contractor. MK came up with the same resolution as did Dan Herms. See new mark-up attached C401 from Dan, last page.

KPA Response:

Provide new ramp and handrails at bottom of walk to accommodate surveyed point of existing walk.

See attached sheets C401 and C504.

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AGD General Engineering Inc
7094 Gravenstein Hwy
Cotati, CA 94931
CSLB 1131769
DIR 2000007862
PROJECT: City of Ukiah - Bank of America
ATTACHMENT:

RFI#: 008 PREPARED BY: Kapena Spring DATE: 6/8/2026
SPEC: C401
REF: Concrete landing
RFI DESCRIPTION: Our crew identified that the southern-most concrete landing cannot be constructed as shown in the plans. Per the plans the matching existing elevation reads 94.30 while the field verified elevation is 93.67 which is approximately a one foot difference. Please provide a redesign plan based on the actual elevations on site.

RESPONSE:

NAME:_______________________________________ TITLE:___________________________ SIGNED:______________________________________ DATE:____________________________

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Plansrequire 2%max slope inall directions

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0 E N G I N EE R S ARCHITECTS CTHE KPA GROUP 1 8 4 0 F o u r t h S t r e e t , 2 n d F l o o r L i v e r m o r e , C A L I F O R N I A 9 4 5 5 0 TEL 925.223.8217 www.thekpagroup.com

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0 8' 16' 24' E N G I N EE R S ARCHITECTS CTHE KPA GROUP 1 8 4 0 F o u r t h S t r e e t , 2 n d F l o o r L i v e r m o r e , C A L I F O R N I A 9 4 5 5 0 TEL 925.223.8217 www.thekpagroup.com

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Date: 7/14/2026 PCO# 24.0
Project: Contractor:

Owner: Customer:

Item # Amount
$ 4,130.18
$ 619.53
$ 4,749.71
Original contract sum: $ 3,487,850.00
Allowance: $ -
Previous change order amount: $ 286,412.24
Original contract amount plus/minus previous change orders: $ 3,774,262.24 Total amount of this change order: $ 4,749.71
Adjusted contract amount including this change order will be: $ 3,779,011.95 Additional contract days: 2 working days
Accepted: Customer Approval:

By: By:

Date: Date:

TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders City of Ukiah
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
2725 Guerneville Rd.

PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders
501 South State St. 2725 Guerneville Rd.

Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Description
Remodel of 501 South State St.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ukiah, Ca 95482
P/O/B/I @ 15%
North Counties Drywall
Attached sheets reflect areas that have drywall removed outside of the contract plans (notes). This cost is to capture these areas for new drywall installation.

Approximately 170' LF of wall area, one ceiling at existing stair captured and some wall/ceiling patch repairs in the storage room captured here
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POWERED BY
Our Information Customer Information
North Counties Drywall, Inc.
21775 8th Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707)-996-0198
DMR Builders
2725 Guerneville Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Project Address: 501 South State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482

CHANGE ORDER REQUEST
1 Title: Drywall not covered in bid
Project Name: 501 State St
COR Date: 07/14/2026
North Counties Drywall, Inc. Job Number: 287
Customer Job Number:

Customer Reference Number: Job Condition / Site Walk
Description of Change Order Request
Attached sheets reflect areas that have drywall removed outside of the contract plans (notes). This cost is to capture these areas for new drywall installation.

Approximately 170' LF of wall area, one ceiling at existing stair captured and some wall/ceiling patch repairs in the storage room captured here as well.

Labor
Description Qty (HR) Unit (HR) Rate (HR) Total Cost
JOURNEYMAN 16.00 ST $137.53 $2,200.48
APPRENTICE 2.00 ST $120.49 $240.98
Hours Subtotals: ST: 18.00 Total Labor: $2,441.46
Material
Description Qty of Material Unit of Measure Rate Total Cost COLLATED SCREWS 1.00 BOX $200.00 $200.00
GYPSUM BOARD 1900.00 SF $0.50 $950.00
Total Material: $1,150.00
Subtotal $3,591.46
Mark Up Rate (Subtotal) 15.000% $538.72
Requested Total $4,130.18
Terms & Conditions

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8' 10"
6 '5
"
1 2
'5
"
10 - Gyp @ 10' - 43 LF
A101 (30% of Scale); Takeoff in Active Area: All Areas; 501 State St Ukiah 08-18; OST 2025; 7/14/2026 11:32 AM

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11 - SF GYP - 66 SFA112 (30% of Scale); Takeoff in Active Area: All Areas; 501 State St Ukiah 08-18; OST 2025; 7/14/2026 11:36 AM

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10 - Gyp @ 10' - 105 LFAD101 (30% of Scale); Takeoff in Active Area: All Areas; 501 State St Ukiah 08-18; OST 2025; 7/14/2026 11:34 AM

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Date: 7/24/2026 PCO# 25.0
Project: Contractor:

Owner: Customer:

Item # Amount
$ 6,932.00
$ 1,039.80
$ 7,971.80
Original contract sum: $ 3,487,850.00
Allowance: $ -
Previous change order amount: $ 286,412.24
Original contract amount plus/minus previous change orders: $ 3,774,262.24 Total amount of this change order: $ 7,971.80
Adjusted contract amount including this change order will be: $ 3,782,234.04 Additional contract days: 2 working days
Accepted: Customer Approval:

By: By:

Date: Date:

TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders City of Ukiah
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
2725 Guerneville Rd.

PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
DMR Builders
501 South State St. 2725 Guerneville Rd.

Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Description
Remodel of 501 South State St.

Ukiah, Ca 95482
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.

Ukiah, Ca 95482 Ukiah, Ca 95482
P/O/B/I @ 15%
AGD General Engineering, Inc
AGD crew resetting form boards, placing additional rock, and resetting rebar after establishing the correct elevations and grades for the new concrete sidewalk that will meet the existing concrete sidewalk while maintaning ADA compliance all the way throught the new concrete.
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AGD General Engineering Inc
7094 Gravenstein Hwy
Cotati CA 94931
CSLB 1131769 DIR 2000007862
Date Prepared: Date Performed:

Contractor: Owner: Job:

Reference#:

Summary / Notes:

Labor Description Rate Hrs Total
Equipment Description Rate Hrs Total
Materials Description Cost Qty Total
Subs Cost Qty Total
Total Labor
Total Equip
Total Materials
Total Subs
Total Due
7/23/2026 TBD
DMR Builders City of Ukiah BoA- City Building
Work includes AGD crew resetting form boards, placing additional rock, and resetting rebar after establishing the correct elevations and grades for the new concrete sidewalk that will meet the existing concrete sidewalk while maintaning ADA compliance all the way throught the new concrete.

Operator
Laborer
Laborer
Bobtail
Dingo
Rock- Base (in yards)
$130.00 16 $2,080.00
$90.00 16 $1,440.00
$90.00 16 $1,440.00
$0.00
$0.00
$450.00 1 $450.00
$350.00 1 $350.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$20.00 3 $60.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,960.00
20% Gross MU $992.00
$800.00
15% Gross MU $120.00
$60.00
15% Gross MU $0.00
$0.00
15% Gross MU $0.00
$6,932.00

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Customer Service Center - change order tracking Approved Pending Approved PCO2.0 Asbestos Testing 862.50 $
Approved PCO 3.2 Asbestos 78,021.75 $
Approved PCO 4.0 Relocate Sewer line 2,345.85 $
Approved PCO 5.0 Fill Concrete Voids 2,312.42 $
Approved PCO 6.1 ABB ATS 59,513.85 $
Approved PCO 7.0 Door hardware change 2,132.10 $
Approved PCO 8.0 Replace 2 windows 6,072.00 $
Approved PCO 9.2 Replace 3 windows 8,970.23 $
Approved PCO 10.0 Per ASI-002 15,206.53 $
Approved PCO 11.2 Generetor Power Panel $ 8,645.00
Approved PCO 12 Scheider UPS 82,522.11 $
Approved PCO 13.0 Light pole Feeders 5,975.91 $
Approved PCO 14.0 Sewer Routing 8,858.59 $
Approved PCO 15.0 Drinking Fountain Carrier 3,619.61 $
Approved PCO 16.0 Case work Color Change 8,594.93 $
Approved PCO 17.1 It Room 26,978.02 $
Approved PCO 18.00 ATS Location 12,936.64 $
Approved PCO 19.1 Interior Signs 253.32 $
Approved PCO 20.0 Pull Station 1,469.46 $
Approved PCO 21.1 Smoke Detectors 16,311.55 $
Approved PCO 22.1 Elevator Scope 14,113.01 $
Approved PCO 23.0 Step at Eelctrical room 2,295.40 $
Approved PCO 24.0 Additional drywall 4,749.71 $
Approved PCO 25.0 Elevation Change -Ramp 7,971.80 $
$ - 380,732.29 $ 380,732.29 $
Approved Pending Total
Contract 3,487,490.00 $ 348,749.00 $
Bal $ (31,983.29)

10% Of Contract
ATTACHMENT 3

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Agenda Item No: 8.b.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/2/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-1400

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase of Two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Visalia Ford in the Amount of $126,488.69.

DEPARTMENT: Finance PREPARED BY: Myles Fisette, Purchasing Manager PRESENTER: Tom Corning, Police Chief
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Bid Tabulation RFB E41290 2027 Ford Interceptor

2. Visalia Ford Bid

3. One Nation Distribution Bid
Summary: Council will consider approving the purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Visalia Ford in the amount of $126,488.69.

Background: Recommended in the 5-year Capital Budget for fiscal year 2026/2027 is the annual purchase of two police vehicles to maintain our current fleet of patrol vehicles. Patrol vehicles have an approximate 3- year/100,000-mile life spans. The two vehicles identified for this purchase were patrol-related mid-size SUVstyle vehicles.

The City has and will continue to evaluate the suitability of electric and hybrid alternative vehicles. UPD currently has two Tesla (non-patrol) vehicles, one electric meter reader vehicle, two hybrid patrol vehicles, and two electric bikes in the fleet. Electric options for patrol vehicles currently require a high level of aftermarket customization typically associated with the use of Tesla units or are first generation models with mixed reviews. Furthermore, the hybrid patrol units previously purchased by the City have experienced maintenance issues, and the City’s Garage does not recommend purchasing additional units until the underlying concerns have been adequately addressed. Staff has contacted Ford regarding these concerns; however, Ford has not yet provided information sufficient to address staff’s concerns and justify supporting the purchase of the newer hybrid models for the City’s intended use. Staff also remains concerned about mechanical issues and recalls affecting hybrid vehicles currently available for patrol applications. Additionally, during extended traffic stops, hybrid vehicles may shut down after several minutes of idling, which can interrupt charging of the vehicle’s safety equipment and mobile computer systems and place additional demand on the vehicle battery.

Discussion: On August 10, 2026, Staff issued a Request for Bids and received seven responses (Attachment 1). The responsive low bidder was Visalia Ford (Attachment 2). We received an additional low bid from One Nation Distribution (Attachment 3), but the submission was missing a complete detailed description of the unit as outlined in the General Instructions to Bidders and determined by Staff to be non-responsive.

Staff requests Council reject the bid from One Nation Distribution as non-responsive and approve purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for from Visalia Ford in the amount of $126,488.69.

Recommended Action: Approve purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Visalia Ford in the amount of $126,488.69.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: 10020210.80100.V4118: $90,000; 10020210.80100.V4120: $90,000

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PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: General Fund
REVENUE: No GRANT: No
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: Tom Corning, Police Chief; Dave Kirch, Fleet and Facilities Manager STRATEGIC PLAN (SP):

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP):

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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL ALTERNATIVE UNIT TOTAL 2026/2027 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR

UTILITY AWD VEHICLE
1 51,898.00 $ $ 51,898.00 $ 58,088.95 $ 58,088.95 $ 59,045.75 $ 59,045.75 $ 58,900.20 $ 58,900.20 $ 60,068.75 $ 60,068.75 $ 64,259.80 $ 64,259.80 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 103,429.00 $ $ 103,429.00 SUBTOTAL $ 103,796.00 $ 116,177.90 $ 118,091.50 $ 117,800.40 $ 120,137.50 $ 128,519.60 $ 206,858.00 TAX $ 9,211.90 $ 10,310.79 $ 10,480.62 $ 10,454.79 $ 10,662.20 $ 11,406.11 $ 18,358.65 FREIGHT $ 680.00 $ - $ - $ 600.00 $ 400.00 $ - $ -
GRAND TOTAL $ 113,687.90 $ 126,488.69 $ 128,572.12 $ 128,855.19 $ 131,199.70 $ 139,925.71 $ 225,216.65 Lead Time Non repsonsive 150 days 150 days 2-4 months 120 days 3-4 months 90 days RFB E41290 2026/2027 Ford Interceptor
BIDS DUE 8/20/2026
Future Chevrolet
Sacramento, CA
One Nation Distribution
Volant, PA
Hansel Ford
Santa Rosa, CA
Sager Ford
St Helena, CA
Visalia Ford
Visalia, CA
Towne Ford
Redwood City, CA
Peoria Ford
Peoria, AZ
ATTACHMENT 1

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Agenda Item No: 13.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/2/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-1396

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Receive Report and Provide Direction Related to the Scope and Meeting Schedule of the Design Review Board with a Possible Introduction of an Ordinance by Title Only Amending Section 1166 of the Ukiah City Code.

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk PREPARED BY: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk PRESENTER: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposed Ordinance - redline and clean
Summary: The City Council will receive a report on the Design Review Board and give direction or consider introducing an ordinance by title only to amend Section 1166 of the Ukiah City Code pertaining to the Design Review Board, adjusting the regular meeting schedule.

Background: The Design Review Board (DRB) was established in 2012 in response to the elimination of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA). The DRB serves in an advisory capacity to City staff, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission, and the City Council on the architecture and design of structures, site planning, and other urban design matters within the city. The DRB also assists with implementation of the Ukiah General Plan and helps ensure the orderly growth and development of the city.

On March 18, 2026, Staff brought an item to the City Council to modify the DRB’s meeting schedule to one regular annual meeting, with special meetings scheduled throughout the year as projects become ready for review. The proposal was based on the DRB having met only one to three times per year in recent years.

Regularly scheduled meetings that are ultimately canceled require staff time and also require DRB members to keep dates available for meetings that may not occur.

During the March meeting, the Planning Commission Chair and members of the public submitted written comments to the Council suggesting that the DRB's scope of work first be reviewed prior to making changes to the meeting schedule. The Council therefore directed Staff to return to the DRB and Planning Commission for further discussion and recommendations before bringing the item back to Council.

Discussion: Staff scheduled a discussion with the DRB, which met on June 25, 2026, to discuss the proposed meeting schedule and scope of the DRB. By a unanimous 4-0 vote (1 vacancy), the DRB recommended holding two regular meetings each year, including one annual joint meeting with the Planning Commission, with special meetings scheduled as needed throughout the remainder of the year. Special meetings could be scheduled for any new business items, including but not limited to, the review of the design of minor and major site development permit projects, the review and/or approval of mural permits, and the filling of vacancies. The DRB also determined that no changes to its existing scope or purpose were necessary.

On July 8, 2026, the Planning Commission considered the DRB’s recommendations. The Planning Commission expressed support for maintaining the DRB’s existing scope and for the modified meeting schedule, including the annual joint meeting with the Planning Commission.

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Staff recommends that the City Council discuss this report and either provide Staff with further direction or introduce the proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) by title only, amending Section 1166 of the Ukiah City Code regarding Design Review Board meetings, rules, and records.

Recommended Action: Receive report and provide direction or introduce an ordinance by title only amending Section 1166 of the Ukiah City Code, adjusting the regular meeting schedule of the Design Review Board.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
REVENUE: No GRANT: No
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director and Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney
STRATEGIC PLAN (SP): SP 5B - Develop open communication and workflow practices that cultivate invested team members and community awareness/involvement.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): N/A

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ORDINANCE NO. ______
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 4B, SECTION 1166 OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO MEETINGS; RULES; RECORD FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows:

1. Ukiah City Code Section 1166 is amended to read as follows:
§1166: MEETINGS; RULES; RECORD: The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting each month two regular meetings each year, one of which shall be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, and may hold special meetings as needed, at a time and place established by the Board, unless a lack of business or a lack of a quorum occurs a regular meeting is canceled due to a lack of business or lack of a quorum. The Board shall adopt rules for the conduct of business and shall keep a written record of its findings and determinations, and overall business, which record shall be a public record.

The City Manager may assign a City staff member to serve as the Board’s recording secretary, who shall prepare minutes for the Board’s approval. Alternatively, if no recording secretary is assigned to the Board, the Board may assign meeting recording duties to a Board member, who shall prepare minutes for the Board’s approval.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ukiah, and shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Introduced by title only on ___________, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Adopted on ___________, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC
ATTACHMENT 1

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1. Ukiah City Code Section 1166 is amended to read as follows:
§1166: MEETINGS; RULES; RECORD: The Board shall hold two regular meetings each year, one of which shall be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, and may hold special meetings as needed, at a time and place established by the Board, unless a regular meeting is canceled due to a lack of business or lack of a quorum. The Board shall adopt rules for the conduct of business and shall keep a written record of its findings and determinations, and overall business, which record shall be a public record.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ukiah, and shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Introduced by title only on ___________, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Adopted on ___________, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________
Susan Sher, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC

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Agenda Item No: 14.a.

MEETING DATE/TIME: 9/2/2026

ITEM NO: 2026-1387

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Mendocino County.

DEPARTMENT: City Manager /
Admin PREPARED BY: Traci Boyl, Senior Management Analyst PRESENTER: Traci Boyl, Sr. Management Analyst, City
Manager's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2026 Mendo HMP FEMA Final v2

2. MJHMP Jurisdictional Annexes (2)

3. Proposed Resolution - Adopting the 2026 MJHMP for Mendocino County

4. Presentation Given
Summary: Council will consider adopting a Resolution adopting the Mendocino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) required by FEMA as a condition of eligibility for certain federal hazard mitigation assistance.

Background: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, requires state, tribal, and local governments to develop and maintain FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans as a condition of eligibility for certain federal hazard mitigation assistance.

The 2026 Mendocino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan updates the previous plan and provides a coordinated framework for reducing long-term risks to people, property, the environment, and critical infrastructure. Mendocino County served as the lead agency for the countywide update, with participation from the City of Ukiah and other local jurisdictions.

The draft plan was made available for public review and comment from April 6 through April 20, 2026.

Following completion of the review process and final revisions, FEMA issued an Approval Pending Adoption notice, confirming that the plan meets applicable federal requirements and is eligible for final approval once formally adopted by the participating jurisdictions.

Discussion: At the time of publication of this agenda, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to consider adoption of the plan on September 1, 2026. The final plan (Attachment 1) and the jurisdictional annexes (Attachment 2) are now being presented to the City Council for adoption.

Several City departments and key staff participated in the countywide planning process, contributing local hazard information, technical expertise, existing capabilities, and recommended mitigation actions. The plan identifies actions intended to reduce long-term risks to residents, property, public facilities, and critical infrastructure.

Adoption will complete the City’s portion of FEMA’s approval process and maintain its eligibility for applicable FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs.

The plan is consistent with the Ukiah 2040 General Plan, particularly its goals and policies related to public

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safety, emergency preparedness, climate resilience, infrastructure reliability, and reducing risks from natural hazards.

There is no fiscal impact on the City. Adoption does not commit the City to fund or implement every action identified in the plan; future projects remain subject to available funding and applicable City review and approval processes.

Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment 3) adopting the 2026 Mendocino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the City of Ukiah jurisdictional annex, to maintain compliance with federal hazard mitigation planning requirements, and preserve eligibility for applicable FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution adopting the 2026 Mendocino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the City of Ukiah jurisdictional annex.

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
CURRENT BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
PROPOSED BUDGET AMOUNT: N/A
FINANCING SOURCE: N/A
REVENUE: No GRANT: No
PREVIOUS CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NO.: N/A
COORDINATED WITH: County of Mendocino
STRATEGIC PLAN (SP): SP 3A - Review and revise land use planning documents to be reflective of the long-term vision for the community.

GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS (GP): GP-A6 - Safety Element

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................4 MITIGATION STRATEGY.................................................................................................................5

1.1 MITIGATION GOALS.......................................................................................................5

1.2 2021 MITIGATION ACTIONS ..........................................................................................5

1.3 2026 MITIGATION ACTIONS ..........................................................................................7

1.4 MITIGATION CAPABILITIES ..........................................................................................16

1.5 COMPLIANCE WITH FLOODPLAIN REQUIREMENTS .....................................................20

1.6 PLAN MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................22

1.7 PLANNING INTEGRATION ............................................................................................23

1.8 CONTINUED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................24

1.9 CHANGES IN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES........................................................................24 PLANNING PROCESS....................................................................................................................25

2.1 BACKGROUND.............................................................................................................25

2.2 UPDATE PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY .....................................................................25

2.3 PLANNING ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................30

2.4 PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ...............................................................32 COUNTY PROFILE ........................................................................................................................41

3.1 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS ..............................................................................................44

3.2 CLASS K STRUCTURES ..................................................................................................45 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT......................................................................46

4.1 RISK ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW.....................................................................................46

4.2 DISASTER DECLARATION HISTORY...............................................................................49

4.3 EXPOSURE ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................56

4.4 HAZARD DATA VIEWERS..............................................................................................61

4.5 COASTAL HAZARDS: FLOOD, SEA-LEVEL RISE, AND EROSION......................................62

4.6 DAM & LEVEE INCIDENTS ............................................................................................74

4.7 DROUGHT....................................................................................................................86

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3 4.8 EARTHQUAKE ..............................................................................................................94

4.9 EXTREME COLD OR FREEZE .......................................................................................109

4.10 EXTREME HEAT..........................................................................................................115

4.11 FLOOD (INLAND)........................................................................................................124

4.12 MASS EARTH MOVEMENTS: LANDSLIDES, ROCK FALLS, & DEBRIS FLOWS................135

4.13 SEVERE STORMS........................................................................................................145

4.14 TSUNAMI...................................................................................................................157

4.15 WILDFIRE...................................................................................................................163 APPENDIX A – FEMA APPROVAL AND COUNTY ADOPTION.......................................................179 APPENDIX B – 2021 MITIGATION ACTION STATUS REPORTING ................................................180 APPENDIX C – 2026 MITIGATION ACTIONS ...............................................................................203 APPENDIX D – CORE PLANNING TEAM......................................................................................236 APPENDIX E – HAZUS EARTHQUAKE SUMMARY REPORTS........................................................251 APPENDIX F – PLAN MAINTENANCE RESOURCES......................................................................252 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EMAIL TEMPLATE ..........................................................................252 Professional planning services for this plan update were provided by:

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4 Executive Summary
The 2026 Mendocino County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is a comprehensive, multijurisdictional strategy to reduce long-term risks to lives, property, environment, and critical infrastructure from natural hazards. Aligned with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide (2025), this update to the 2021 plan ensures continued eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. The plan integrates current hazard data, climate change projections, community priorities, and best available data, and provides a coordinated framework for mitigation actions from 2026–2031.

Mendocino County faces hazards including wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding, drought, severe storms, mass earth movements, extreme heat, cold/freeze, and tsunamis. Recent disasters and updated risk assessments identify wildfires, earthquakes, floods, droughts, and severe storms as the highest threats. Climate change is expected to worsen many of these hazards by increasing their frequency and strength. The HMP addresses these challenges through comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment, capability evaluation, and prioritized strategies focusing on risk reduction, resilience, equity, and feasible actions.

This plan was developed and adopted by the Planning Partners, the local governments with the authority to implement mitigation actions, including the County of Mendocino, the Mendocino County Office of Education, and the Cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah, and Willits, along with districts such as Covelo Fire Protection District, Redwood Coast Fire Protection District, and Noyo Harbor District. Each Planning Partner contributed local knowledge, hazard data, capability assessments, and specific mitigation actions, and is responsible for executing the plan.

The Core Planning Team (CPT), comprising representatives from all Planning Partners and stakeholders, including neighboring jurisdictions, utilities, nonprofits, community organizations, and federal and state agencies, guided the planning process. This inclusive approach incorporated diverse perspectives, existing plans, and considerations for vulnerable populations.

The mitigation strategy establishes six countywide goals to reduce risks, economic losses, enhance capabilities, raise public awareness, and promote hazard-resilient development. It prioritizes actions based on risk, feasibility, funding, equity, and community support. The County’s Chief Recovery and Resiliency Officer will oversee plan maintenance, annual progress reviews, and integration into local planning.

Through ongoing collaboration, the 2026 Mendocino County Hazard Mitigation Plan provides an actionable roadmap to reduce disaster impacts and boost community resilience over the next five years.

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5 Mitigation Strategy
The mitigation strategy is a central component of the hazard mitigation plan (HMP) and the primary outcome of the planning process. This strategy serves as a long-term framework for reducing the vulnerabilities identified in the HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT. The mitigation strategy outlines the approach the county and its participating local governments (i.e., Planning Partners) will take to meet the goals of the planning process.

While this document begins by focusing on this mitigation strategy, it is important to acknowledge the various components that informed the planning process. These inputs included decisions and information from the Planning Partners, Core Planning Team (CPT), and general public, in addition to the results of the risk and vulnerability assessment. All of this information is captured in detail across this plan.

1.1Mitigation Goals
The County of Mendocino and its Planning Partners have identified the following goals as the overarching framework for Mendocino County’s hazard mitigation strategy. The previous plan’s goals have been completely revised to adequately capture the county’s planned mitigation strategy. These broad goals express the overall, long-term vision for mitigating natural hazards throughout the county.

Goal 1: Reduce risk to the people, property, and environment from the impacts of natural hazards
Goal 2: Minimize economic losses from disaster events
Goal 3: Reduce the number of injuries, fatalities, and property damage, both public and private, due to natural hazards
Goal 4: Enhance local government mitigation capabilities, including human, technical, financial, and regulatory
Goal 5: Increase public awareness and education relating to natural hazards and mitigation
Goal 6: Promote hazard-resilient future development

1.2 2021 Mitigation Actions
As part of the plan update process, the county reviewed and reported on the status of all mitigation actions (i.e., projects) identified in the 2021 HMP. FIGURE 1 summarizes the status of each previous mitigation action, while APPENDIX B – 2021 MITIGATION ACTION STATUS REPORTING provides more details on progress towards making the County of Mendocino more resilient to

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6 the impacts of hazards. Status updates for each Planning Partner are available in their respective Planning Partner Annexes.
“In Progress” actions are those currently being implemented. These have been carried over to the 2026 mitigation actions. “On-Going” actions are those that have no completion date and are instead being regularly implemented (i.e., annually or seasonally). These actions have also been carried over into the 2026 mitigation strategy.

Figure 1 Summary Status of 2021 Mitigation Actions
As crucial as acknowledging completed efforts, continual community actions are often overlooked as examples of the positive implementation of the county’s mitigation strategy.

These actions are those without a timeline, but instead have continued milestones. Examples include education and outreach efforts, maintenance activities, ongoing planning updates, organizational coordination, and continuous efforts to improve processes and infrastructure.

In addition to the actions identified in the previous HMP, local organizations have achieved further mitigation successes. The following is a summary of these efforts:
• Fuels reduction work on Pine Mountain that augmented an existing fire break created by CAL FIRE. This collaborative effort between the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council and local neighbors helped to save structures threatened by the May 2025 Ridge Fire. 9%
16%
16%
12%
47%
2021 Mitigation Action Reporting
Complete
In Progress
No Progress - Continue
Action
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7 • A grant award received by the Redwood Forest Foundation to perform $2.8 million in wildfire mitigation work near Leggett. This funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support the expansion and maintenance of fuel breaks along State Highway 1.

1.3 2026 Mitigation Actions
As part of the HMP update, the County of Mendocino and its Planning Partners compiled a revised list of mitigation actions (i.e., projects) to implement over the next five years. During the planning process, a comprehensive range of mitigation action types, including the protection of natural systems and nature-based solutions, education and awareness initiatives, structural and infrastructure projects, and local planning and regulations, were reviewed.

Planning workshops included discussions of the various mitigation ideas identified during the planning process. Attention was directed toward actions to reduce the impacts and vulnerabilities identified in the risk assessment, enhance current capabilities, or address capability gaps. Emphasis was also placed on identifying actions to mitigate the vulnerabilities of new and existing structures and infrastructure. A list of potential mitigation actions was provided to the Planning Partners for their reference. The list was developed based on community input from the public survey and public events, discussions during plan development workshops, and existing community plans.

After identifying the 2026 mitigation actions, the county and each Planning Partner prioritized each. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation planning requirements, any prioritization system should emphasize the extent to which benefits are maximized. This requires a planning-level assessment of whether the costs are reasonable relative to the probable benefits of an action (a positive cost-benefit). Benefits may include preventing damage to structures and infrastructure, saving lives, reducing injuries, improving quality of life, and protecting ecosystems.

The County of Mendocino and its Planning Partners reviewed FEMA’s suggested prioritization methodology and other methods to determine which the county would utilize. Ultimately, it was decided that the following criteria would be considered when prioritizing mitigation efforts:
• Risk Mitigation
• Revenue Impact
• Grant Availability
• Regulatory Requirement
• Staff Resource Allocation
• Strategic Alignment
• Community Support
• Equity

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8 During the planning process, it was decided that the county and each Planning Partner would prioritize mitigation actions using a three-tiered methodology: High, Moderate, or Low. • High Priority: These are critical and urgent actions that address a significant and imminent threat to life safety and critical infrastructure. They are cost-effective, technically feasible, and have strong public support. These projects are considered essential for the community's immediate safety and well-being. • Moderate Priority: These actions are important for reducing risk and protecting property but may address a less immediate or severe threat than high-priority items.

They are generally cost-effective and feasible, but may have a longer implementation timeframe or require further study.
• Low Priority: These actions are desirable for further risk reduction but are not considered urgent. They may have a lower benefit-cost ratio, address a less significant hazard, or face implementation challenges such as funding constraints or a lack of political support. These projects are often considered for implementation as resources become available.

To ensure this updated HMP meets FEMA policy, one primary mitigation action has been identified per natural hazard (as defined by FEMA) for the county and each Planning Partner. As noted in HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT and in the Planning Partner Annexes, select hazards were identified as affecting the county, but have not been identified as a mitigation priority by some local governments. These hazard risks are denoted as not applicable (N/A) and no mitigation actions have been identified in these cases.

The County of Mendocino identified and prioritized the following mitigation actions. Refer to the APPENDIX C – 2026 MITIGATION ACTIONS for further details on each mitigation action listed below. The individual Planning Partner Annexes also present the identified mitigation actions for each local government.

1.3.1 Coastal Hazards
• Medium Priority
o (ME1) Complete Update to the Local Coastal Program and Continued Program Implementation. Mendocino County’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) has not been comprehensively updated since it was certified by the California Coastal Commission in 1992. The on-going update will include revisions to the Coastal Element of the General Plan (Land Use Plan, “LUP”) and Coastal Zoning Code (Implementation Program, “IP”). The overall goal of the project is to improve local coastal planning in Mendocino County to better address coastal resiliency and climate change adaptation by updating technical studies, descriptions, policies, maps, and the implementation plan for the LCP in order to adapt to the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and associated coastal hazards while

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o (ME2) Review and Identify Priority Projects from the Sea Level Rise Impact Assessment. A sea level rise study for Mendocino County is being conducted by the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) to identify and prioritize coastal roads at risk from flooding and erosion. The study will assess impacts on infrastructure, potential solutions, and develop preliminary cost estimates for roadway modifications.

1.3.2 Dam and Levee Incident
• High Priority
o (ME3) Coyote Valley Dam Response Plan. HHPD: As part of the upcoming Flood Response Plan, develop a chapter devoted to the Coyote Valley Dam inundation. • Medium Priority
o (ME4) Public Dam/Levee Risk Educational Campaign. Develop an educational campaign to inform at-risk populations annually during the Spring about inundation risk and voluntary flood insurance. Utilize all of the county's messaging tools including social media and targeted mailings and communications. (past action ma-DF-MC-126)

1.3.3 Drought
• High Priority
o (ME7) Include a Coastal Groundwater Study within the Local Coastal Program Update. Review study results and identify mitigation actions to prioritize for the hazard of drought.
• Medium Priority
o (ME5) Coordination with Local Water Providers. Support water districts, cities, the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA), or any other relevant agency in their infrastructure projects by encouraging, helping to facilitate coordination, assisting in identifying available grant funding, drafting letters of support, etc. Because the county is not a water purveyor, it likely would not take on any actual infrastructure projects, but rather serve in a support role to the water purveyor. The Water Agency has identified a related new mitigation action relating to a water supply study that could help inform those infrastructure projects.
o (ME6) Improving Understanding of County’s Water Supply Resources and Hydrogeology. Conduct countywide groundwater and geomorphology studies, well inventories, or additional groundwater monitoring and public outreach to fill existing data gaps. These efforts will enhance the understanding of local water supply systems and hydrogeology through coordination with relevant agencies, water entities, and the UVBGSA. These efforts will support more

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o (ME50) Land Use Updates - Water Efficiency. Amend land use codes to incorporate regulations that encourage and incentive water savings for development. (ma-DR-MC-197)
• Low Priority
o (ME8) Drought Resistant. Replace existing turf grass and water intensive landscaping with drought resistant landscaping. (past action ma-DR-MC-198) o (ME59) Public Water Conservation Campaign. Develop a public education campaign to encourage water conservation during drought. (ma-DR-MC-196)

1.3.4 Earthquake
• High Priority
o (ME10) Gas Shut-Off Valves on County Buildings. Install seismic gas shut-off valves on county buildings to prevent the flow of gas into structures during a seismic event.
• Medium Priority
o (ME11) Seismic Assessments and Retrofits. Conduct a seismic assessment of vulnerabilities to county facilities and infrastructure. Retrofit / harden OES and other county facilities (including water & sewer infrastructure) to improve the ability for these structures and infrastructure to withstand earthquakes. • Low Priority
o (ME9) Coordinating Countywide MOUs for All Districts. Create formalized MOUs for all school districts.
o (ME60) Ramp & Bridge Sesmic Retrofits. Seismically retrofit or replace County and local ramps and bridges that are categorized as structurally deficient by Caltrans, identified as needing replacement by the County, are located in an high ground shaking areas, and/or are necessary for first responders to use during and/or immediate after a disaster or emergency. (ma-EQ-MC-127) o (ME61) Private Critical Facility Seismic Assessments. Encourage privately owned critical facilities (e.g. churches, hotels, other gathering facilities) to evaluate the ability of the buildings to withstand earthquakes and to address any deficiencies identified. (ma-EQ-MC-200)
o (ME62) Seismic Hardening of County-owned Critical Facilities. Retrofit/harden county-owned critical facilities (including water & sewer infrastructure) and buildings for their ability to withstand earthquakes. (ma-EQ-MC-201) o (ME63) County Facility Ceiling Retrofits. Retrofit non-compliant suspended ceilings in county buildings. This includes non-structural suspended gypsum drywall & cement plaster ceilings built 1950-1974. (ma-EQ-MC-202)

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• Medium Priority
o (ME12) Cold/Freeze Mitigation Producer Educational Campaign. Develop an annual Spring outreach campaign. The goal to educate producers on solutions to mitigate losses from cold / freeze events.

1.3.6 Extreme Heat
• Medium Priority
o (ME13) Cooling Centers and Stations in Population Centers. Specific concerns in Anderson Valley / Boonville. County to evaluate the Admin and Library buildings for the need for backup generators if able to serve as designated cooling centers.

Consider integrating charging stations as well. Centers could also serve as community resilience centers, a concept currently being piloted within the state.

1.3.7 Flood (Inland)
• Medium Priority
o (ME14) Flood Management Plan. Develop a Floodplain Management & Flood Response Plan to address countywide flooding. Identify specific mitigation projects to reduce the magnitude, frequency, and severity of flooding in Mendocino County.
o (ME16) Flood Proofing Assessment & Retrofits. Perform a feasibility study of flood proofing options for county facilities and analyze the drainage systems of all county facilities.
o (ME17) Higher Regulatory Standards. Adopt higher regulatory standards (including but not limited to freeboard, comp storage, lower substantial damage thresholds, setback and fill restrictions) as means to reduce future flood risk and support a no-adverse-impact (NAI) philosophy to floodplain management. o (ME64) Stormwater Channel Inspection Program. Routinely inspect stormwater channels for vegetation build up or encroachment, trash and debris, silt and gravel build up, and erosion or bank failure. (ma-EW-MC-207)

1.3.8 Mass Earth Movements
• Medium Priority
o (ME18) Slope Failure Location Inventory. Establish a priority list of slope failure locations and implement slope stabilization projects in the highest risk areas. (past action ma-SF-MC-225)

1.3.9 Severe Storms
• High Priority
o (ME19) Vegetation & Tree Management Program. Develop a program to manage vegetation and trees in areas within and adjacent to rights of way in order to

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o (ME21) Floodproofing Assessment. Perform a feasibility study for flood proofing options and analyze the drainage systems County-wide. (past action ma-EW-MC208)

1.3.10 Tsunami
• High Priority
o (ME22) Update Tsunami Sirens. All four tsunami sirens require either maintenance or replacement.

1.3.11 Wildfire
• High Priority
o (ME24) Develop New & Maintain Fuel Breaks. Identify and develop a plan and maintenance schedule for key fuel breaks currently existing around population centers and other key resources; develop new fuel breaks as identified. One current priority is a shaded fuel break in Hopland.
o (ME25) Evacuation Route Construction. As needed to ensure multiple ingress/egress routes from neighborhoods. Ukiah, Redwood Valley Calpella, and Round Valley/Covelo are particular areas of focus. Per the prioritized list other areas of focus include: Brooktrails, Mitchell Creek, East Hills Ukiah, Russian River Estates, and Potter Valley. Other specifics from Prepare CA efforts included:

Anderson Valley/Boonville and Willits (Second Access out of Brooktrails, Tomki in Pine Mountain Area, Willits Creek Rd., Old Mill, and Ridge Rd at the top of Brooktrails subdivision).
o (ME26) Evacuation Route Maintenance & Planning. Greatest concern with communities having only one ingress/egress route. Specific areas include surrounding Ukiah, Willits, Spyrock Road, Woodman Subdivision, and the following roads around Hopland (Mountain House Rd, US 101, Hwy 175, La Franchi Rd, Redemeyer Rd).
o (ME27) Fire Road Atlas. Development of a Fire Road Atlas to inform planning efforts.
o (ME28) Fire-Hazard Abatement Ordinance Implementation Planning and Capacity Building. The project aims to enhance public safety and reduce the risk of wildfires by developing a comprehensive and enforceable strategy for managing hazardous vegetation and combustible materials. Key tasks include

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13 researching best practices from other jurisdictions, analyzing the existing County ordinance (Chapter 8.77), and creating a tailored fuel abatement strategy specific to Mendocino County's rural context. The goal is to explore how other communities enforce hazardous fuel abatement for public safety, analyze existing ordinances, recommend a strategy for the county's program, and update ordinance language while estimating implementation resources. o (ME29) Fuels Reduction and Community Preparedness. Project goals include implementation of roadside fuels reduction in key areas, completion of CEQA analysis for five future projects to streamline implementation, and funding the Mendocino County Community Chipper Days program for three additional years (225 days, serving 1,575 residents). The project will treat 66.2 acres in Covelo and Dos Rios, protecting 100-150 homes. The proposed CEQA projects (Branscomb, Black Bart Trail, Redwood Ridge, Old River Road, Hopland) aim to clear approximately 207 acres and enhance future funding opportunities. o (ME30) Hazardous Fuels Reduction. Priority locations include: Anderson Valley/Boonville (removal of eucalyptus trees along road, Bell Springs Road (first four miles), Branscomb & Old River Road, Covelo Airport (control burn), Leggett (in coordination with Team Rubicon), Redwood Valley Calpella, and Round Valley/Covelo (along Highway 162)
o (ME31) Home Hardening / Fuels Management. The project intends a Phase 1 scoping project to design a Phase 2 program focused on home hardening and fuels management. Phase 1 involves hiring consultants, LIDAR mapping, public outreach, screening homes for fire hardening, identifying fuels treatment methods, site inspections, CEQA analysis, budget revisions, and report delivery.

Phase 2 scope includes approximately 750 residential home retrofits using ignition-resistant construction materials and defensible space establishment, and approximately 1,520 acres of hazardous fuels reduction, including grazing, to build community resiliency to future wildfire events in the Brooktrails/Sherwood Corridor, targeted fuels reduction around City of Willits water treatment plant, with a specific target of at least 300 acres of grazing for fuels reduction and at least 5 acres of invasive species removal.
o (ME33) Orr Springs Road Fuels Reduction (Phase 1). Project reduces hazardous fuels along Orr Springs Road/Comptche-Ukiah Road to improve ingress and egress and aid in evacuations and access during fire events. Phase 1 includes hiring a project management contractor, completing a route survey to identify trees for removal, engaging with landowners on 183 parcels for access agreements, and developing an operations plan with revised project maps and CEQA review actions.
o (ME35) Redwood Complex Ignition-Resistant Construction, Phase 2 - Batch 2.

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o (ME36) Road Addressing, Signage, & Mapping. Ensure addresses and locations are easily accessed during emergency, especially in the WUI. Methods include installation of high visibility street signs and address markers, partnering with County Fire Chiefs to reduce overlapping, duplicate, or misordered street and address markings.
o (ME37) Support External Programs to Reduce Fuel Loads. Continue to support programs to reduce fuel loads in the county, including but not limited to continuing the chipper program, mastication and removal of fuels, and encouraging prescribed burns when practicable.
• Medium Priority
o (ME32) Lifeline Hardening Assessments. Provide hardening assessments to public critical facilities (adult care, child care, schools, and railway infrastructure) to identify recommended mitigation.
o (ME34) Potter Valley Road Widening Project. Widen for safety, emergency access, and evacuation.
• Low Priority
o (ME23) County Road Evacuation Route Signage. Primary focus areas are Nash Ranch, the Navarro Area, Baldwin Hills, and Anderson Valley / Boonville o (ME54) Critical Facility Hardening and Defensible Space. Retrofit critical facilities (adult care, child care, schools, railways) with fire-resistant materials and create defensible space around structures. (ma-WF-MC-227)
o (ME56) Vegetation Management Program. Coordinate with fire protection agencies to develop vegetation management programs to remove understory brush, hazardous trees, invasive species, and excessive fuels around county roads and evacuation routes. (ma-WF-MC-239)
o (ME67) CWPP Implementation & Support. Implement and continue to reprioritize Mendocino County CWPP Mitigation Projects and support smaller scale neighborhood and community plans as appropriate. (ma-WF-MC-287)

1.3.12 Multi-Hazard
• High Priority
o (ME38) 911 Switching Equipment. Project entails the purchase and installation of an approximately 760-square-foot prefabricated bunker-type structure (bunker) to house 911 switching equipment, the replacement of the existing building’s electrical panels, and a new generator.
o (ME38) 911 Switching Equipment. Project entails the purchase and installation of an approximately 760-square-foot prefabricated bunker-type structure (bunker)

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o (ME40) Community-Based Emergency Preparedness Program. Program will focus on education relating to the public's need to sustain themselves for 72-hours following disaster events (cots, non-perishable food, supplies, etc.). o (ME41) Critical Generators Mitigation Project. Project ensures county continuity of operations during power outages due to public safety power shutoffs and disaster events. Phase 1 deliverables will include procurement for a design consultant, regulatory permitting where needed, project design for finalizing each site's generator capacity and site design, and other administrative tasks to install generators at five County facilities.
o (ME43) Grants Capacity Building. The objective of the capacity building grant is to establish a Grants Unit within the Executive Office. This unit will improve the processes of grant research, application development, and reporting. The initiative will include acquiring grant management software and hiring consultants to provide technical expertise and assist with grant writing. o (ME45) Microwave and Radio Communication System Enhancements. Project entails improved reliability and resiliency of microwave and radio communications systems through procurement and installation of higher capacity, upgraded microwave equipment (16 sites to receive upgraded equipment).
o (ME46) Mobile Communications Van. Purchase a utility van equipped with HAM radio & other emergency communication tools. This will ensure the dissemination of vital communication, and effective event response and deployment of services.
o (ME48) Tomki Creek Crossing. Implement design for the evacuation route improvements within Tomki (secondary egress Willits to Ukiah). o (ME49) Westport / Whale Gulch Repeater. This is currently a dead area for communications. Can put repeater on existing pole.
• Medium Priority
o (ME39) Resiliency Center Development. The county will coordinate with local communities to develop formalized resiliency centers within existing public buildings.
o (ME44) Microwave (Repeater Site) Hardening. Harden repeater sites to ensure uninterrupted communications.
o (ME47) Natural Hazard Mitigation Educational Campaign. Develop a public outreach program that distributes consistent hazard mitigation content and mitigation tips for property owners. Engagement will utilize regular (monthly) social media posts and booths at annual public events (County Fair, Pumpkin Fest, etc.).

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16 o (ME55) Code Updates for Response Improvements. Update County Code/ Land Use Regulations/Subdivision Design Guidelines to include design and siting standards to incorporate, for example, emergency response access and turn around space or fire suppression water needs. (ma-WF-MC-238) • Low Priority
o (ME42) Emergency Warning Siren Feasibility and Installation Project (Phase 1).

Project address the county's multiple hazards through the installation and management of early warning sirens. Phase 1 deliverables include conducting site specific workplans, mapping and land use planning, permitting and environmental activities. Phase II pending FEMA review. o (ME51) Critical Facility Upgrades (Pandemic). Assess and institute necessary upgrades to critical facilities to allow for usage during pandemic, including adequate ventilation and physical barriers. (ma-PN-MC-222) o (ME52) Shelter Upgrades (Pandemic). Institute necessary structural improvements to evacuation centers/sheltering locations to allow for proper ventilation, space for staff, and structural barriers to be used during pandemic and hazard event. (ma-PN-MC-223)
o (ME53) Alternative Sheltering Locations. Develop alternative sheltering/ evacuation locations for social distancing required during pandemic and other hazard event. (ma-PN-MC-224)
o (ME57) Class K Structure Owner Education. Develop an education program to inform both existing Class K structure owners and applicants of building permits for Class K structures of the inherent risks of such structures to all natural hazards. (ma-AH-MC-205)
o (ME65) Asbestos Awareness. Develop educational outreach during the building permit process to raise awareness about the presence naturally occurring asbestos. (ma-SH-MC-206)

1.4 Mitigation Capabilities
The following mitigation capability assessment evaluates the County of Mendocino's ability to implement and oversee the comprehensive mitigation strategy outlined in this HMP. It identifies strengths, weaknesses, and resources to ensure effective and appropriate management of the county’s hazard mitigation program.

Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes for each local government’s updated capability assessment. Note that this assessment evaluated different capabilities depending on the type of local government, as some do not apply to special districts and, therefore, were not assessed.

Mitigation capabilities are classified into the following types:
• Planning & Regulatory

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o Building Code, Permitting, & Inspection
o Land Use Planning & Ordinances
• Administrative & Technical
o Administration
o Staff
o Technical
• Financial
o Funding Resources
• Education & Outreach
o Programs & Organizations

1.4.1 Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
Planning and regulatory capabilities are powerful tools for implementing hazard mitigation.

The county and local governments currently utilize or have implemented many of these capabilities, as shown in the list below and the Planning Partner annexes. The county supports local government with some of these available capabilities. It is essential for the county to regularly review these tools, identify opportunities for additional risk reduction efforts, and explore ways to enhance the capabilities of the local governments.

1.4.1.1 Capabilities In Place
• Building Codes (Year)
o 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Zoning Ordinance
• Subdivision Ordinance
• Hazard-Specific Ordinance
o Regulations for Limited Density Rural Dwellings (Ch. 18); Fire Safety Requirements (18.23.345); Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Article 1 (Ch. 18); Mitigation Program (18.30.060)
o PRC 4290: Minimum fire safety standards for “State Responsibility Area” lands o Title 14; Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2 - State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations
• Site Plan Review Requirements
• Capital Improvement Program or Plan (CIP)
• Stormwater Program, Plan, or Ordinance
o Mendocino County Storm Water Management Program Annual Report; Coastal Mendocino Co. Storm Water Resource Plan, 2019 Update, applies to the County Unincorp. and Fort Bragg.
• General Plan Safety Element
o Safety Element part of the Development Element, adopted 2021

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o 2025 County-wide CWPP
• Local Emergency Operations Plan
o Mendocino County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (2025) • Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Participant
• Floodplain Ordinance
• Flood Insurance Study
• Flood Insurance Rate Map/DFIRM
• Growth Management Ordinance
o Chapter 4.13 of the Coastal Element for the County includes growth management policies.
• Erosion / Sediment Control Program
o County provides documents such as Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices and Erosion and Sediment Control Practices for Construction Projects
• Other (Relevant Permitting or Inspections/Relevant Plans)

1.4.2 Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Administrative and technical capabilities include staff, working groups, and technology, which are vital for a community to implement hazard mitigation. The county and local governments currently utilize or have implemented many of these capabilities, as shown in the list below and the Planning Partner annexes.

1.4.2.1 Capabilities In Place
• Planner/Engineer (Land Development)
o Department of Planning and Building Services
• Engineer/Professional (Construction)
o Department of Planning and Building Services
• Floodplain Administrator
o Building Official serves as Floodplain Administrator
• Public Information Officer
o Division of Information Services.
• GIS Specialist and Capability
o Mendocino County Public GIS Portal
• Emergency Manager
• Building Official
• Grant Writing / Management
• Warning Systems / Services (general)
• Mutual Aid

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A community's ability to implement a comprehensive mitigation strategy depends on available funding. The county and local governments currently utilize or have implemented some of these capabilities, as shown in the list below and Planning Partner annexes.

1.4.3.1 Capabilities In Place
• Levy for Specific Purposes with Voter Approval
• Utilities Fees
• System Development / Impact Development Fee
o The Building Division Master Fee Schedule
• General Obligation Bonds to Incur Debt
• Capital Improvement Project Funding

1.4.4 Education and Outreach Capabilities
Education and outreach are essential capabilities, allowing a community to continue the conversation with the public regarding hazard risks and mitigation opportunities. The county and local governments currently utilize or have implemented some of these capabilities shown in the list below and Planning Partner annexes.

1.4.4.1 Capabilities In Place
• Website Dedicated to Hazard Topics
• Social Media
• Community Newsletter
o County Newsletter
• Fire Safe Councils
o The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council assists local councils with a variety of needs.
• Other Relevant Programs or Organizations
o The Mendocino County Resource Conservation District has implemented a wide range of programs across the County; Hazard information availability at Library/Planning Desk; Ability to field public technical assistance requests

1.4.5 Capabilities to Add/Enhance
Local governments are encouraged to use this assessment to identify mitigation capabilities to support expansion and improvement of their mitigation efforts. The ability to do so depends on elected leaders, management, and available resources, including funding and staffing. Grant opportunities are also available to support these enhancements.

The county has identified expanding the identification and use of external funding for hazard mitigation as the top capability priority to improve over the next five years. Additionally, the 2026 MITIGATION ACTIONS section details several actions by local governments aimed at strengthening these mitigation capabilities.

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20 Specific to FEMA’s High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) Program, the county will focus on improving and continuing coordination and engagement with dam owners to ensure that all required planning and exercises are up to date. Current limitations relate to limited awareness of whether required plans and exercises are current, particularly for dams not owned by the county. In addition, coordination with dam owners is not always sufficient to identify deficiencies and complete necessary updates.

These limitations will be addressed through continued communication with dam owners and appropriate state and local partners to identify gaps, clarify requirements, and support completion of needed planning and exercise activities.

1.5 Compliance with Floodplain Requirements
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides federally backed flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners in participating communities. The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is the primary tool for identifying the extent and location of flood hazards, showing base flood elevations and the 100- and 500-year floodplain boundaries. FIRMs provide detailed and consistent data and represent the minimum oversight area under their floodplain management program for many communities.

Participants in the NFIP must, at a minimum, regulate development in floodplain areas by NFIP criteria. Before issuing a permit to build in a floodplain, participating local governments must ensure the following requirements are met:
• New buildings and those undergoing substantial improvements must, at a minimum, be elevated to protect against damage by the 100-year flood. • New floodplain development must not aggravate existing flood problems or increase damage to other properties.

The NFIP looks to reduce flood risk after a flood event. It does this through substantial damage/substantial improvement rules. These rules apply when a structure is more than 50% damaged or improved (by cost). The owner must build in a way that complies with current building codes and ordinances by going through the floodplain application and permit process.

This applies even if the structure was exempt from those rules before the damage or improvement. It also applies to damage from non-flood events, such as fire or wind. Substantial damage or substantial improvement allows communities to require owners of structures built before they joined the NFIP to comply with current standards. Communities are responsible for making substantial damage or substantial improvement determinations and notifying property owners.

The County of Mendocino, City of Fort Bragg, City of Point Arena, City of Ukiah, and City of Willits all currently participate in the NFIP program. Special districts are not eligible to participate in the NFIP. The county and participating municipalities are currently in good standing with the provisions of the NFIP. The county has recently amended its Mendocino

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21 County Code Chapter 22.17 (Floodplain Ordinance) to comply with federal and state regulations, including conformance with the newly adopted Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and FIRM whose effective date is September 19, 2025.

Each local government will continue compliance, including enforcing all locally adopted floodplain management regulations concerning existing structure improvements and new construction, and will be monitored by FEMA regional staff. Maintaining compliance under the NFIP is an essential component of flood risk reduction.

Currently no communities in Mendocino County participate in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) Program, which provides an opportunity to earn policy discounts to insurance premiums.

The following list provides details on the county's NFIP participation and current policy coverage as of July 31, 2025.
• Date of Entry: 06/01/83
• Initial Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) Identified: 01/03/74 • Initial FIRM Identified: 06/01/83
• Policies in Force: 192 (410 countywide)
• Total Coverage: $52,597,200 ($108,382,200 countywide) As of July 31, 2025, 40 policy claims had been made in the county’s unincorporated areas, totaling $1,049,851 in payments, including building and content values since 1980. Countywide a total of 77 claims have been made, totaling $2,056,438 in payments. The unincorporated county has one Repetitive Loss property near Ukiah and a Severe Repetitive Loss property in Navarro.

Adopting floodplain management rules is only effective if the rules are followed and enforced.

Implementation and enforcement of local floodplain regulations (i.e., “compliance”) is achieved through the following:
• Continuing to participate in FIRM updates and adopt floodplain maps when created/updated
• Implementing, maintaining, and updating floodplain ordinances • Continued designation of a local floodplain manager whose responsibilities include reviewing floodplain development permits to ensure compliance with local floodplain management ordinances and rules
• Suggest improvements to the enforcement of, and compliance with, regulations and programs
• Promote and educate the public on the benefits of flood insurance The county’s NFIP compliance is implemented through the County Building Official as the appointed Floodplain Administrator to implement and enforce the provisions of Chapter 22.17

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22 Floodplain Ordinance of the County Code and other appropriate Sections of 44 CFR (National Flood Insurance Program regulations) pertaining to floodplain management.

Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes for each local government’s NFIP and insurance details, and specific designations for implementing floodplain management ordinances.

1.6 Plan Monitoring and Maintenance
The County of Mendocino and its Planning Partners have agreed upon the following HMP maintenance procedures. It was determined that the County of Mendocino’s Chief Recovery and Resiliency Officer (CRRO) will serve as the primary point of contact for these maintenance tasks. This individual will coordinate all efforts to monitor, assess, and update the HMP.

Throughout the year, the CRRO will monitor events that may require revisions to sections of the HMP. Reasons for these updates may include, but are not limited to: major disaster events (impacting the county or other communities nationwide); changes in hazard risk or vulnerability due to population change, development, or climate change impacts; changes in available funding resources; updated hazard studies or information; changes in governmental organizational structure and capabilities; or public input/concerns. The CRRO will track hazard events that do not require an immediate update to the HMP for integration into the five-year update.

Annually, in the Fall, the CRRO will coordinate an HMP annual review meeting to include all Planning Partners within the county. This meeting will be scheduled to follow the California Financing Coordinating Committee’s Fall Funding Fair, allowing updates on available funding sources to be shared and discussed.

In preparation for this meeting, the CRRO will request status reporting on all mitigation actions identified in this HMP. Responses will be compiled from all Planning Partners, and the results will be broadcast via the Monthly CEO Report.

This publicly available report will summarize progress made, challenges in implementation, and the results of funding programs pursued for hazard mitigation.

An evaluation of the HMP's effectiveness will be measured directly from these annual progress reports.

Additionally, the annual review meetings will provide an opportunity for local governments to amend existing mitigation actions or to append newly identified actions to the HMP.

Starting in the third year of the HMP's five-year lifespan, the CRRO will begin efforts to secure funding and resources for the next update process. At this time, it will be determined who will lead this effort and if outside organizations or consultants will be utilized for technical assistance.

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23 APPENDIX F – PLAN MAINTENANCE RESOURCES provides templates to help guide and facilitate the annual plan monitoring and maintenance process.

1.7 Planning Integration
Integrating the HMP into other planning mechanisms is crucial for effectively implementing the mitigation strategy. This also benefits communities by preventing conflicts among planning documents. The county utilized the 2021 HMP when developing grant applications and also used the plan to guide and support exercises. Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes to see how the Planning Partners incorporated the 2021 HMP into their local planning.

The county plans to incorporate the updated HMP into several efforts, including future mitigation grant applications, updates to the General Plan, and for countywide grant prioritization efforts. Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes to see how Planning Partners intend to incorporate the 2026 HMP into their local planning mechanisms.

1.7.1 Incorporation of Existing Plans and Information
All HMP-relevant existing plans, studies, reports, data, and technical information were reviewed during the planning process. The following list provides an overview of how county and regional resources were incorporated into the 2026 HMP. Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes for a list of existing local plans and information that were utilized.

These plans and workshops helped to inform the hazard profiles and the updated mitigation strategy:
• The County of Mendocino Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), 2025 • The County of Mendocino Local Coastal Program Update, 2023-2026 • The County of Mendocino Sea Level Rise Resiliency Strategy, 2023-2025 • The County of Mendocino Drought Resilience Plan, 2025 • The County of Mendocino Safety Element Update/Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report, 2021
• The County of Mendocino Prepare CA Community Workshops, 2023 • The County of Mendocino Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021 • The County of Mendocino General Plan, Development Element, Coastal Element, 2021 • The County of Mendocino Fire Vulnerability Assessment for Mendocino County, 2020 • Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan, 2022
• The State of California Enhanced State Mitigation Plan, 2025 • The State of California Fourth Climate Change Assessment – North Coast Region Report, 2018-2019
• Existing Conditions Analysis for County of Mendocino Sea Level Rise Resilience Strategy, 2025

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Ongoing public engagement during the next five years of the HMP is essential for maintaining community support for the mitigation strategy. The county plans to continue public hazard and mitigation engagement through the following tools: (Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes for Planning Partners' public engagement activities)
• Hazard education and booth materials at the annual PumpkinFest in October, the County Fair in September, the Comptche Barbeque event in June, and the Laytonville Resource Fair in May.
• Through regular social media posts from the Office of Emergency Services and regular radio spots on local stations.
• Through coordination with GO (Growing Older) Comptche community group. • Through publication of the annual HMP maintenance summary report in the Monthly CEO Report.

Additionally, the County of Mendocino will continue engaging with local groups and nonprofits to encourage ongoing conversations on hazard mitigation. Organizations that will be coordinated with include, but are not limited to, the North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP), the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group, the Countywide Drought Task Force, the Redwood Forest Foundation, and the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council.

1.9 Changes in Community Priorities
Communities are constantly evolving throughout the HMP’s five-year lifespan. This can result in shifts in local government priorities related to hazard mitigation. Factors that could impact these priorities include recent disaster events, changes in local resources, needs, or capabilities; new state or federal policies and funding resources; newly identified hazard impacts from updated risk assessments; or changes in growth and development. Conversely, some communities may not have experienced significant changes that would affect the updated HMP.

The county has noticed increased public attention to many natural hazards that can affect the area, including wildfires, tsunamis, drought, winter storms (North County), and earthquakes.

The frequency of these hazard events seems to have increased recently. This additional attention is driving the desire for more mitigation action at the county level. Refer to the Planning Partner Annexes for changes in priorities for each Planning Partner.

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This HMP has been adopted by local governments within the County of Mendocino, as authorized by the State of California. This HMP was developed following current state and federal rules and regulations governing local HMPs and shall be monitored and updated on a routine basis to maintain compliance with the following legislation and guidance:
• Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C., Section 322, Mitigation Planning, as enacted by Section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-390) and by FEMA’s Interim Final Rule published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2002, at 44 CFR Part 201
The following FEMA guides and reference documents were used to prepare this document:
• FEMA. Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide. April 11, 2025 • FEMA. Local Mitigation Planning Handbook. June 2025

2.1Background
The 2026 County of Mendocino HMP is a multi-jurisdictional plan that includes many local municipalities and special districts (i.e., Planning Partners). This updated HMP was built on previous county HMPs developed in 2014 and 2021 and closely referenced the 2023 State of California Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan (E-SHMP). The HMP must be updated and approved by FEMA every five years to keep it current and to maintain eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Programs.

2.2 Update Process and Methodology
The planning process began in June 2025, with the county hiring a consultant to guide the HMP’s development. Initial efforts included the identification of the Core Planning Team (CPT), which included all Planning Partners and Stakeholders (a full roster is provided in APPENDIX D – CORE PLANNING TEAM). These individuals and organizations were invited to participate via email, announcements at other meetings and events, individual discussions, and through other interactions. The roster highlights those individuals who participated in the planning workshops and details those community sectors that each individual represents.

A summary of those sectors invited to the planning process included:
• Hazard Mitigation (Emergency Management, Public Works, Floodplain Admin., GIS) • Regulating Development (Zoning, Planning, Community/Economic Development, Building Officials, Planning Commissions, Elected Officials) • Neighboring Communities

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26 • Businesses, Academia, Other Private Interests (Utilities, Chambers of Commerce, Dam Owners, Educational Centers, Major Lifeline Employers)
• Nonprofit & Community-Based Orgs. (Faith-based, Disability, NGO, Rural Support, Health & Human/Social Services, Housing Agencies)
• State Dam Safety Agency
• Public
A total of three CPT workshops were held between July 2025 and March 2026. Additionally, two rounds of individual coordination meetings were facilitated with each Planning Partner.

Summaries from these workshops are provided later in this section. The planning process followed FEMA’s recommended four-step mitigation planning process, as shown in.

Figure 2 Hazard Mitigation Planning Process

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The following local governments were formal participants in the planning process and adopted this HMP. New Planning Partners since 2021 are identified with an asterisk (*). • The County of Mendocino
• Mendocino County Office of Education
• City of Fort Bragg
• City of Point Arena
• City of Ukiah
• City of Willits
• Covelo Fire Protection District*
• Redwood Coast Fire Protection District*
• Noyo Harbor District*

2.2.2 Core Planning Team (CPT)
The planning process also provided opportunities for neighboring communities, stakeholders, private and nonprofit organizations, and local, regional, state, and federal agencies to be involved. The CPT includes those individuals or groups that a mitigation action or policy affects.

All CPT members were invited to engage in each planning workshop and contribute pertinent information to support the revision of the HMP. These contributions offered diverse insights from the community, which are essential components of an effective and comprehensive planning process.

Stakeholders invited to participate and contribute to the HMP update included the following:
• All neighboring counties in California
• Anderson Valley Senior Center
• Anderson Valley Village
• Blue Zones Project – Mendocino
• Caspar Community Center
• Climate Action Mendocino
• Cloud Forest Institute
• Community Development Commission of Mendocino County (CDC) • First 5 Mendocino
• Ford Street
• Grass Roots Institute
• Gualala Municipal Advisory Council (GMAC)
• Hopland Municipal Advisory Council (HMAC)
• Laytonville Area Municipal Advisory Council (LAMAC)
• Laytonville Healthy Start
• Legal Services of Northern California – Ukiah

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28 • Long Valley Health Center – Laytonville
• MCAVIN Care and Prevention Network
• Mendo Food Network
• Mendocino Area Parks Association
• Mendocino Cannabis Alliance
• Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund
• Mendocino Coast Street Medicine Project
• Mendocino Community Health Clinic
• Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
• Mendocino County Tourism Commission-Visit Mendocino
• Mendocino County Youth Project
• Mendocino Farm Bureau
• Mendocino Land Trust
• Mendocino Wine Growers Association
• Mendonoma Health Alliance
• Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils
• North Coast Energy Services
• North Coast Opportunities
• North Coast Regional Office
• Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance (NM-ERA) • Noyo Center for Marine Science
• Noyo Food Forest
• Plowshares Community Dining Center
• Potter Valley Youth and Community Center
• Project Sanctuary
• Redwood Coast Medical Services
• Redwood Coast Regional Center
• Redwood Coast Seniors
• Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Committee (RVMAC)
• Round Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (RVAMAC) • Round Valley Family Resource Center
• Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation
• University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Hopland Research and Extension Center
• County VOADs
• West Business Development Center
• Westport Municipal Advisory Council (WMAC)
• Workforce Alliance of the North Bay

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29 • Albion- Little River Fire Protection District
• Anderson Valley Fire Department
• Brooktrails CSD Fire Department
• Comptche Fire Department
• Covelo Fire Department
• Elk Fire Department
• Fort Bragg Fire Department
• Hopland Fire Department
• Laytonville-Long Valley Fire Department
• Leggett Valley Fire Department
• Little Lake Fire Department (Willits)
• Mendocino Fire Department
• Piercy Fire Department
• Potter Valley Fire Department
• Redwood Coast Fire Department
• Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire Department
• South Coast Fire Department
• Ukiah Valley Fire Authority
• Westport Volunteer Fire Department
• Whale Gulch Valley Fire Department
• Cahto Tribe
• Consolidated Tribal Health Project
• Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
• Guidiville Indian Rancheria
• Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
• InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council
• Manchester-Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians
• Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority
• Pinoleville Pomo Nation
• Potter Valley Tribe
• Redwood Community Services (RCS)
• Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians of the Redwood Valley Rancheria • Round Valley Indian Health Center – Covelo
• Round Valley Tribal Council
• Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians
• Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians
• Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
• CAL FIRE - Mendocino Unit

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30 • Cal Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• California Coast Commission
• Caltrans
• Coastal Commission: North Coast District
• California Division of Safety of Dams
• California State Parks
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• US Coast Guard
• U.S. Forest Service - Mendocino National Forest
Stakeholders specific to the Planning Partners can be found in the Planning Partner Annexes.

2.3 Planning Activities
The following sections detail those meetings and workshops conducted as part of the HMP planning process. Significant points of discussion and decisions made are provided.

2.3.1 Pre-Kickoff Meeting
An initial virtual meeting with Mendocino County and the consulting team, Synergy Disaster Recovery, was held on June 5, 2025. The meeting aimed to discuss the planning process and schedule the kickoff workshops. The following topics were discussed. • Overview of hazard mitigation plan requirements
• Project scope and schedule
• Roles and responsibilities
• Public engagement strategy
• Input on the previous plan and recent planning efforts • Hazards to profile
• Recent hazard events
• Lifelines and analysis
• Next Steps
The county agreed that to best engage the CPT, and especially the Planning Partners, a series of four kickoff workshops would be facilitated in-person at locations scattered across the county.

2.3.2 CPT Kickoff Workshops
In-person kickoff meetings were held at the following locations and dates. The CPT was invited to participate in any of these workshops, as schedules and logistics permitted. Planning Partners who participated are noted.
• July 16, 2025
o Meeting #1 (hybrid) Mendocino County EOC: Mendocino County, Office of Education, City of Ukiah

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31 o Meeting #2 (in-person) Willits Fire Station: City of Willits, Covelo Fire Protection District, Cahto Tribe, Cal OES
• July 17, 2025
o Meeting #3 (in-person) Fort Bragg Police Station: City of Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg Police, Noyo Harbor District
o Meeting #4 (in-person) Point Arena City Hall (Veteran’s Hall): City of Point Arena, Redwood Coast Fire Protection District
The following topics were discussed at each kickoff meeting. • Hazard mitigation overview
• Project scope and schedule
• Roles and responsibilities
• Public engagement strategy
• Initial plan update input
• Hazards to profile and recent events
• Lifelines
• Mitigation strategy
• Mitigation grant funding
• Next steps
The CPT reached an agreement on the new hazards to profile. Input was collected about the preferred public engagement strategy and potential community events to leverage as part of the HMP update. CPT members also provided roster additions to be included in all future HMP project messaging and workshop invites.

2.3.3 CPT Risk Assessment Workshop
A virtual risk assessment workshop was held on October 8, 2025, for the entire CPT. In total, 35 individuals joined the webinar. The workshop focused on presenting and discussing the completed risk and vulnerability assessment results. This informed all stakeholders and prepared the Planning Partners with the information needed for the upcoming Individual Coordination Meetings. Planning Partners also reviewed the preliminary results of the public survey findings on perceived hazards.

The session concluded with planning for the individual coordination meetings, during which each Planning Partner’s specific hazard vulnerabilities would be captured.

2.3.4 Individual Coordination Meetings
A second round of in-person Individual Coordination Meetings were held on October 16 and 17, 2025, and virtual meetings were held with the Covelo Fire Protection District on October 27, 2025 and the County Office of Education on October 28, 2025. These meetings were held with either the Planning Partner’s Steering Committee or its sole local point of contact.

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32 These meetings were crucial for gathering local input that's essential for a successful and ultimately FEMA-approvable HMP. The discussion focused on several topics, including:
• Past action status reporting
• Mitigation capability review
• Local vulnerabilities & changes relating to development • Hazard risk ranking
• Identification of new mitigation actions
• HHPD (county only)
• Past HMP incorporation / future HMP integration
• Continued public involvement
• Changing priorities
• Mitigation goals (county only)
The takeaways from these meetings are captured across this updated HMP.

2.3.5 Planning Partners Final Workshop
A virtual final workshop was held on March 2, 2026, for all Planning Partners. The workshop focused on presenting and discussing:
• A recap of public engagement efforts and input received • Plan maintenance and continued public engagement
• Draft Plan and Annexes
Planning Partners were provided with copies of the draft plan prior to the workshop.

2.3.6 Draft Plan Review
Following the individual coordination meetings, a complete draft of the updated HMP, including all Planning Partner Annexes, was provided to the CPT for review and comment.

2.4 Public and Stakeholder Participation
Public engagement was essential to ensure the community was informed about how they could participate in and contribute to the planning process. The public engagement strategy was discussed early in the process with the CPT to generate ideas for consideration.

2.4.1 Project Messaging
It was decided that public engagement messaging regarding the HMP would use several existing communication channels. Project-related content was developed, and dissemination was coordinated through the CPT. A wide variety of tools were utilized, including a project website, news releases, stakeholder distribution lists, hardcopy fliers, and social media.

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Flyers were posted throughout the county at various locations, including the Supermarket and Surf Market in Gualala; on a bulletin board at the Point Arena Pier and at the Arena Market and Cafe COOP in downtown Point Arena; the Elk Store in Elk; and at the Town of Mendocino Post Office.

Additionally, during a meeting between County Emergency Management and the Round Valley Indian Tribe in Covelo, the County provided the Tribe with information about the HMP planning process and general information about mitigation planning and funding. A hardcopy flyer providing public information about the planning process was left with tribal leadership.

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35 2.4.2 Non-Profits and Community-Based Organizations Involvement At each of the kickoff workshops, the CPT discussed various non-profits and community-based organizations in Mendocino County that serve vulnerable and under-resourced populations.

Often, these populations face the most significant challenges in recovering from a disaster and find it difficult to engage meaningfully in these types of planning processes, as they are just trying to live day-to-day. Following the discussion with the CPT, the following community-based organizations were identified and recommended to engage with directly as part of the planning process:
• Anderson Valley Senior Center
• Anderson Valley Village
• Blue Zones Project – Mendocino
• Caspar Community Center
• Climate Action Mendocino
• Cloud Forest Institute
• Community Development Commission of Mendocino County (CDC) • First 5 Mendocino
• Ford Street
• Fort Bragg Food Bank
• Grass Roots Institute
• Greater Ukiah Business & Tourism Alliance
• InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council
• Laytonville Healthy Start
• Legal Services of Northern California – Ukiah
• Long Valley Health Center – Laytonville
• MCAVIN Care and Prevention Network
• Mendo Food Network
• Mendocino Area Parks Association
• Mendocino Cannabis Alliance
• Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund
• Mendocino Coast Street Medicine Project
• Mendocino Community Health Clinic
• Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
• Mendocino County Tourism Commission-Visit Mendocino
• Mendocino County Youth Project
• Mendocino Farm Bureau
• Mendocino Land Trust
• Mendocino Wine Growers Association
• Mendonoma Health Alliance

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36 • North Coast Energy Services
• North Coast Opportunities
• Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority
• Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance (NM-ERA) • Noyo Center for Marine Science
• Noyo Food Forest
• Nuestra Alianza de Willits
• Plowshares Community Dining Center
• Potter Valley Youth and Community Center
• Project Sanctuary
• Redwood Coast Medical Services, Inc
• Redwood Coast Regional Center
• Redwood Community Services (RCS)
• Round Valley Indian Health Center – Covelo
• Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation
• UCANR Hopland Research and Extension Center
• Ukiah Senior Center
• Visit Fort Bragg
• Visit Ukiah
• Visit Willits
• West Business Development Center
• Willits Senior Center
• Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
A stakeholder survey was sent to these organizations, asking for their input on how past disasters have impacted the under-resourced communities they serve daily and their concerns about the impacts of future disasters on these populations.

Responses indicated that these organizations are concerned about the impacts of wildfire events, drought, extreme heat, earthquakes, severe storms, and flooding. Responses also reinforced the need for the HMP to prioritize a number of needs, including:
• Ensuring the resilience of essential services such as electricity, food, medical services, and transportation.
• Supporting community groups serving seniors and the disabled during emergencies. • Expanding backup power, cooling, clean air centers, and mobile services. • Ensuring equitable communication, including low-tech and in-person outreach. • Incorporating social vulnerability into mitigation and grant priorities.

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The project’s community survey was developed in both digital and hard-copy formats. The survey was open to the public from September 19 through October 31, 2025. The non-profits and community-based organizations also shared hard copy versions of the public survey and assisted in disseminating and collecting the results. In total, 130 responses were received. The county and its Planning Partners were crucial in disseminating community messages through their websites, local news, social media, and word of mouth.

Public responses were reviewed during CPT workshops, informing the mitigation strategy, planning process, and risk assessment chapters of this HMP. These responses indicate strong support for mitigation actions that reduce wildfire risk and improve community safety during emergencies. Across the open-ended mitigation responses, the most common requests concerned vegetation management, fuel reduction, defensible space, tree removal, prescribed burning, and related wildfire risk-reduction measures. The responses indicate that residents view wildfire as the most immediate and visible hazard and strongly support continued investment in both landscape-scale and property-level risk reduction.

The second most consistent theme was evacuation and access. Respondents frequently identified the need for additional evacuation routes, roadway improvements, bridge upgrades, and more reliable ingress and egress for rural, coastal, and isolated communities. Public comments indicate concern that existing transportation networks may be insufficient during wildfire and other emergencies, particularly where communities rely on limited routes or vulnerable crossings. This feedback supports mitigation actions that improve route redundancy, roadway condition, and the resilience of critical transportation links.

Survey responses also highlighted the importance of emergency communications, warning systems, and community support infrastructure. Residents emphasized the necessity for enhanced alerts, sirens, cell coverage, and emergency information systems. They also highlighted the need for shelters, supply caches, resilience hubs, cooling spaces, and other facilities to bolster response efforts and facilitate short-term recovery. Together, these comments show that the public is concerned not only with hazard exposure itself but also with the county’s ability to communicate effectively and to provide safe, functional places and services during disasters.

Based on responses provided, the public input supports a mitigation strategy that prioritizes wildfire risk reduction, evacuation safety, communications resilience, and community-serving infrastructure. The results suggest that the County of Mendocino can continue to justify emphasis on vegetation management, defensible space assistance, prescribed fire, roadway and bridge improvements, warning system upgrades, resilience hubs or sheltering capacity, and targeted retrofits to homes, facilities, utilities, and water systems. These actions would address the most frequently identified public concerns while also advancing multi-benefit mitigation outcomes across several hazard types.

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During the planning process, one in-person event was held to promote engagement and inform the public about hazards in their communities.

On October 18, 2025, the county, with support from the consulting team, staffed two booths at the annual Pumpkin Fest in the City of Ukiah to share information about natural hazards.

Attendees at this popular event who stopped by the booths were given information about the hazard mitigation planning process and hazards in general. Attendees were also asked to share their hazards of concern by placing a color dot next to them on a board. Sharing information about past disasters and concerns for future events was also encouraged, and attendees were asked to identify these concerns on a county map. In addition to information about the planning process, the county provided attendees with information on evacuation centers and general preparedness information.

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40 2.4.5 Public Review Draft and Comment
The two-week public review and comment period was held in April 2026 and was posted on websites, social media, and in newsletters, and was also featured in local news posts. An online survey was utilized to capture community input. A total of twenty comments were reviewed and incorporated as relevant to the hazard mitigation planning process.

For those twenty individuals who contributed their time by reviewing the public draft and providing comments, top priorities included strengthening wildfire mitigation efforts, addressing evacuation vulnerabilities, and ensuring the plan adequately covers all at-risk communities and infrastructure.

The responses that were gathered highlight several key themes and concerns. • There is a clear focus on reducing wildfire risk, showing that the public fully supports the following new actions:
o ME28 - Fire-Hazard Abatement Ordinance Implementation Planning and Capacity Building
o ME29 - Fuels Reduction and Community Preparedness
o ME30 - Hazardous Fuels Reduction
o ME48 - Tomki Creek Crossing
o ME56 - Vegetation Management Program.
• Flooding is also a top concern and the public responses also showed support for these new actions:
o ME14 Flood Management Plan
o ME48 - Tomki Creek Crossing
• Many comments point out critical gaps in evacuation planning, particularly for isolated communities such as Covelo/Round Valley, where limited ingress/egress exists. This identifies support for the following new actions:
o ME25 — Evacuation Route Construction.
o ME26 - Evacuation Route Maintenance & Planning
• Respondents also highlighted the importance of expanding hazard mitigation strategies.

These should include infrastructure upgrades like water hydrant systems and power outage preparedness. These concerns have also been identified by the county through development of a number of new mitigation actions.

Based on community comment, the county also revised action ME56 - Vegetation Management Program to address community concerns with invasive plant species.

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The following section provides a brief overview of Mendocino County. FIGURE 5 and FIGURE 6 present the planning area and the boundaries of each Planning Partner.

Mendocino County covers approximately 3,878 square miles, larger than the state of Delaware.

It spans from the Pacific coast on the west to the mountains on the east, with valley areas in between, and unincorporated communities scattered throughout. Mendocino County is mainly accessed via U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 1 (also called Highway 1 or Hwy-1), which serve as the primary north–south transportation routes in the area. Important east–west connections include SR-20, SR-128, SR-253, SR-175, and SR-162, which link the coast with the county's inland mountains and valleys.

The largest population centers in the county’s unincorporated areas include Brooktrails, Redwood Valley, Covelo, Laytonville, Talmage, and Boonville.1 The following ten federally recognized tribal nations are located within Mendocino County and provide varying levels of services to their communities: Cahto Tribe, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Guidiville Indian Rancheria, Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley Tribe, Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians, Round Valley Reservation, and Sherwood Valley Rancheria.

The county experiences a Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Coastal areas are influenced by marine conditions, while inland areas experience greater temperature extremes. Average annual precipitation ranges from approximately 41 inches in Redwood Valley to 80 inches near Branscomb, eight miles west-southwest of Laytonville, annually.2
According to the California Department of Finance, as of July 1, 2025, the county's estimated population is 89,411, with the largest population living in the City of Ukiah. The county’s overall population is projected to gradually increase to 90,152 over the next five years.3 The county has a higher proportion of older adults than the State of California, with approximately 24% of residents aged 65 or older. The rural settlement patterns and population distribution across the county also influence exposure to hazards and affect evacuation, response, and recovery capabilities.
1 MENDOCINO COUNTY CLIMATE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, MARCH 2021 2 MENDOCINO COUNTY CLIMATE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, MARCH 2021 3 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH UNIT. REPORT P-2A: TOTAL POPULATION PROJECTIONS, CALIFORNIA COUNTIES, 2020-2070 (BASELINE 2023 POPULATION PROJECTIONS; VINTAGE 2025 RELEASE). SACRAMENTO:

CALIFORNIA. APRIL 2025.

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44 3.1Development Trends
Over the recent past, development activity in Mendocino County has been modest and uneven, influenced by environmental constraints, wildfire risk, infrastructure capacity, and community preferences. Along the coast, new development mainly consists of scattered single-family homes rather than large subdivisions, due to Coastal Act requirements and limited available land. Inland, the most significant residential growth has occurred in the Ukiah Valley, highlighted by the Bella Vista subdivision at Ukiah's south end, which is the first major new subdivision in years. This project has been amended multiple times to reduce its size and meet fire safety standards, including collaboration with the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority to ensure proper access. Besides residential projects, the county has seen larger industrial and commercial proposals, such as two warehouse facilities near Ukiah, one a 96,000-square-foot, three-story U-Haul and another a 17,000-square-foot warehouse believed to attract Amazon, and the Harris Quarry Asphalt Plant near Willits, which was approved in 2019 and now has permits.

Development has not substantially increased countywide vulnerability to most hazards over the last five years. Population growth and new development have generally been limited, and new construction is subject to current building codes, floodplain regulations, fire safety standards, coastal development requirements, and other land use controls intended to reduce hazard exposure. As a result, increases in countywide vulnerability due specifically to development have generally been limited.

For coastal hazards and tsunamis, vulnerability due to development has remained generally stable. Recent development in coastal hazard areas has been limited and is subject to Local Coastal Program requirements and coastal development review intended to minimize exposure to coastal flooding, sea-level rise, erosion, wave action, and bluff instability.

Vulnerability due to development has not increased relating to dam and levee incidents.

Inundation areas and downstream development patterns have not substantially changed.

Drought vulnerability due to development has remained mostly the same. New development can incrementally increase demand on local water supplies, but recent growth has not occurred at a scale that substantially increases countywide drought vulnerability. New development is also subject to water conservation and development review requirements.

For earthquake, vulnerability due to development has remained largely unchanged. New construction is subject to current seismic building code requirements.

Vulnerability to extreme cold or freeze is not significantly influenced by recent land development patterns. New facilities and infrastructure may have added localized exposure if not designed for winter weather or backup power needs.

Extreme heat vulnerability has not changed due to development. Localized increases may have been experienced in recent development that lacked adequate cooling or shade.

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45 For inland flooding, vulnerability due to development has not increased. New development in mapped flood hazard areas is regulated through local floodplain management requirements, and recent development has not substantially increased countywide flood exposure.

Mass earth movement vulnerability due to development is unchanged. Recent development on steep slopes, coastal bluffs, or landslide-prone areas has been limited and is subject to development review intended to minimize exposure to these hazards.

For severe storms, vulnerability due to development remains unchanged. Limited new development has increased localized exposure, but has not significantly increased countywide vulnerability.

For wildfire, vulnerability due to development has remained generally stable countywide.

Although there have been localized increases where new homes, roads, utilities, or other infrastructure were added, current development must comply with wildfire-related building and development standardsThe primary development-related concern moving forward is not rapid growth, but ensuring that any future development, redevelopment, infrastructure investment, and post-disaster rebuilding continue to incorporate hazard mitigation principles and avoid or minimize exposure in known hazard areas. Development in the next five years is expected to stay cautious and incremental, with a focus on fire safety, infrastructure, and hazard-aware planning. The Bella Vista subdivision might begin construction within a year, though its final lot count could be reduced further. Ukiah’s proposed annexation, which would expand mainly to the north, south, and east, could influence future growth if approved, despite its early stage and community opposition. Elsewhere, growth will likely focus primarily on infill, small-scale residential development, and targeted industrial or infrastructure projects, rather than broad expansion. All development activities will require close coordination with fire protection districts, reflecting a countywide effort to incorporate wildfire mitigation, emergency access, and resilience in land use and planning.

3.2 Class K Structures
In Mendocino County, California, “Class K” structures refer to a special alternative building standard under the county’s building code that applies to owner-built rural dwellings and related structures in limited-density areas. This provision allows property owners to construct homes using non-standard or alternative methods and materials that deviate from the conventional California Building Code, provided the structures still offer a reasonable degree of health and safety and meet basic criteria such as minimum lot size and height limits. Class K was adopted to promote affordable, owner-built housing in rural parts of the county, but has also been the focus of discussion and review due to concerns about safety, inspection practices, enforcement, and appropriate use of the permitting process.

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4.1Risk Assessment Overview

4.1.1 Introduction
The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) aims to identify natural and humancaused hazards impacting Mendocino County and assess the risks they pose to individuals, property, the economy, and the environment. The HIRA serves as a critical input into the mitigation strategy, providing a collaborative assessment that considers local community risk.

Utilizing best-available data, the HIRA process focuses on the following elements:
• Hazard identification - Determine disaster hazard types, frequency, and severity. • Vulnerability identification - Assess the impact on people, property, environment, economy, and lands.
• Loss evaluation - Estimate potential damages, losses, or costs that can be avoided through mitigation.

4.1.2 Identified Hazard of Concern
For the update of this Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), the Core Planning Team (CPT) examined the full range of hazards that could affect the planning area and identified those that pose the most significant concern. The process included a review of the 2023 California Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan (CA E-SHMP) and the current county HMP, along with information on the frequency, magnitude, and losses associated with hazards that have affected or could affect the planning area. Additionally, anecdotal information about the perceived vulnerability of the assets within the planning area was considered.

Based on this evaluation, this plan profiles the following hazards of concern:
• Coastal Hazards (coastal flooding, sea-level rise, erosion) • Dam and Levee Incident
• Drought
• Earthquake
• Extreme Cold or Freeze*
• Extreme Heat*
• Flood (inland)
• Mass Earth Movements (landslides, rock falls, debris flows) • Severe Storms (severe wind, heavy rain, lightning)
• Tsunami
• Wildfire

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4.1.3 Hazard Risk Ranking
The Core Planning Team performed a risk ranking for the hazards profiled in this plan. This risk ranking assessed the probability of each hazard’s occurrence and its likely impact on the Authority's assets. Hazards were evaluated utilizing a four-category qualitative scale. For the probability of the hazard, the options included “unlikely (1),” “possible (2),” “probable (3),” and “likely (4).” For the impact of the hazard, the scale included “minor (1)”, “limited (2), “critical (3)”, and “catastrophic (4)”. A quantitative hazard risk was then calculated by multiplying the impact score with the probability score, which then correlated to the ultimate “high,” “moderate,” and “low” risk rankings. TABLE 1 shows the rankings for the county only, refer to the Planning Partner annexes for hazard risk rankings for each participating local government.

Table 1 Mendocino County Hazard Risk Rankings
Hazard Probability
x
(Impact
on
People
+
Impact on
Property/
Environment+
Impact on
Economy)
=
Relevant
Risk
Risk Rank
Coastal
Hazards
(Flood, Sealevel rise,
Erosion)
3 3 3 3 27 Moderate
Dam &
Levee
Incidents
1 4 4 4 12 Low
Drought 4 2 2 3 28 High
Earthquake 4 3 3 3 36 High
Extreme
Cold or
Freeze
3 2 2 4 24 Moderate
Extreme
Heat 4 2 2 2 24 Moderate

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x
(Impact
on
People
+
Impact on
Property/
Environment+
Impact on
Economy)
=
Relevant
Risk
Risk Rank
Flood
(Inland) 4 3 3 3 36 High
Mass Earth
Movements
(landslides,
rock falls,
debris
flows)
3 3 3 3 27 Moderate
Severe
Storms 4 2 2 3 28 High
Tsunami 2 4 4 4 24 Moderate
Wildfire 4 4 4 4 48 High

4.1.4 Hazard Profiles
This HIRA chapter provides detailed hazard profile sections for each of the 11 hazards assessed in this plan. Each profile follows the same outline and addresses the following topics:
• General background
• Past events
• Location
• Severity
• Secondary hazards
• Exposure and vulnerability
o Lifelines
o People
o Structures
o Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources
o Local Vulnerability
• Future trends in development
• Probability of future occurrences
o Annually – Expected to occur every year
o Highly Likely – Occurring every 1 to 10 years
o Likely – Every 10 to 50 years
o Unlikely – Intervals of over 50 years
• Climate change impacts

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4.2 Disaster Declaration History
Mendocino County has been designated in numerous state and federal disaster declarations.

Droughts, floods, pandemics, severe winter weather, thunderstorms, and wildfires have significantly impacted the county and its communities, as illustrated in the following tables.

4.2.1 State of California Emergency Proclamations
Mendocino County has been included in 19 state emergency proclamations. Most were related to flooding (8), winter weather (3), severe storms (2), and wildfire (2). The remaining declarations were related to freeze, atmospheric river storms, and earthquakes. TABLE 2 Shows these state emergency proclamations by date and designated areas. Due to the regional nature of most of these hazards, many of the declarations were statewide.

Table 2 State of California Emergency Proclamations that Include Mendocino County Year Disaster Name Executive
Order Hazard Areas Declared
1970 1970 Freeze Freeze Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino,
San Joaquin, Lake
1973 Storms and Floods Flood Mendocino
1977 Heavy Rainstorms 77-03/4 Flood Imperial, Mendocino, Riverside
1978 1978 Storms 78-03/04 Flood Humboldt, Mendocino, Santa Cruz
1987 1987 Wildland
Fires
Wildfire Colusa, Del Norte, Butte,
Fresno, Humboldt, Inyo,
Kern, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa,
Mendocino, Modoc, Mono,
Nevada, Placer, Plumas,
Riverside, San Bernardino,
Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou,
Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne
1996 Torrential Winds
and Rain
96-01 Flood Humboldt, Mendocino,
Plumas, Sacramento, San
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa
Cruz, Shasta
1997 Winter Storms 97-01 Flood Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa,
Contra Costa, Del Norte, El

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Dorado, Fresno, Glenn,
Humboldt, Kings, Lake,
Lassen, Madera, Marin,
Mariposa, Mendocino,
Merced, Modoc, Mono,
Monterey, Napam Nevada,
Placer, Plumas, Sacramento,
San Benito, San Francisco,
San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo,
San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra,
Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma,
Stainslaus, Sutter, Tehama,
Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne,
Yolo, Yuba
2003 Storms & Flooding 2003-01 Flood Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity
2003 State Road
Damage
- Flood Alameda, Colusa, Contra
Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt,
Lake, Marin, Mendocino,
Napa, San Mateo, Santa
Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano,
Sonoma, Trinity
2008 2008 January
Storms
2008-01 Flood Alameda, Butte, Colusa, Del
Norte, El Dorado, Glenn,
Kings, Mendocino, Nevada,
Placer, Sacramento, San
Francisco, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo,
Yuba
2016 December 2016
Storms
2016-05 Severe Storms Del Norte, City of Fort Bragg
(Mendocino)
2018 Summer 2018
California
Wildfires and High
Winds
2018-06 Fire and Wind Colusa, Lake, Mendocino,
Napa, Shasta
2020 Fire – Slates,
Bobcat, Oak
N-81-20, N-22-
21 Wildfire Del Norte, Los Angeles,
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2021 January 2021
Winter Storms
Winter
Weather
related to an
atmospheric
river leading to
damaging
winds, heavy
rain, flooding,
and erosion
Del Norte, Los Angeles,
Madera, Mariposa,
Mendocino, Napa, Orange,
San Benito, San Mateo, Santa
Clara, Santa Cruz, Siskiyou,
Sonoma, Tehama, and Trinity
2021 October 2021
Storms
Atmospheric
River storm
Amador, Butte, Contra Costa,
Glenn, Humboldt, Lake,
Marin, Mendocino,
Monterey, Napa, Placer,
Plumas, San Francisco,
Solano, Sonoma, Trinity
2023 February -March
2023 Storms –
additional 6
counties
N-6-23, N-7-23,
N-9-23, N-10-2
Winter
Weather,
including an
atmospheric
river system
Butte, El Dorado, Fresno,
Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo,
Lake, Mendocino, Merced,
Monterey, Napa, Placer,
Plumas, Sacramento, San
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa
Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus,
Tuolumne, and Yuba
2024 Early February
2024 Storms –
additional
counties
Winter
Weather
Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake,
Mendocino, Monterey,
Sacramento, San Francisco,
Santa Cruz, Sonoma, and
Sutter
2024 March 2024
Storms
Heavy rain,
mountain
snow,
thunderstorms,
flooding,
landslides, high
winds
Alameda, Contra Costa, Los
Angeles, Marin, Mendocino,
Monterey, Napa, Nevada,
Plumas, San Bernardino, San
Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa
Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano,
Sonoma, Trinity, and
Ventura.
2024 Northern
California
Earthquake
Earthquake Del Norte, Humbolt, and
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2025 2025 February
Storms
Series of
atmospheric
rivers,
excessive
rainfall,
landslides, and
flooding
Humboldt, Mendocino,
Modoc, Napa, Shasta,
Sonoma, Trinity
Source: 2023 California Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan; Cal OES Open State of Emergency Proclamations as of May 28, 2025.HTTPS://WWW.CALOES.CA.GOV/OFFICE-OF-THE-DIRECTOR/POLICY-ADMINISTRATION/LEGALAFFAIRS/EMERGENCY-PROCLAMATIONS/

4.2.2 Federal Disaster Declarations
Federal disaster declarations are issued for hazard events that cause more damage than state and local governments can handle without federal assistance. A federal disaster declaration initiates recovery programs to assist disaster victims, businesses, and public entities.

Mendocino County has been included in 33 federal disaster declarations since 1964, with 25 being Major Disaster designations. These events are listed in TABLE 3.

Table 3 Federal Disaster Declarations including Mendocino County Year Declaration Number Declaration
Type Declaration Title Hazard(s)
1965 DR-183-CA Major Disaster Heavy Rains & Flooding Flood 1969 DR-253-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms & Flooding Flood 1970 DR-283-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms & Flooding Flood 1974 DR-432-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms & Flooding Flood 1974 DR-412-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms & Flooding Flood 1977 EM-3023-CA Emergency Drought Drought
1983 DR-677-CA Major Disaster Coastal Storms, Floods,
Slides & Tornadoes
Coastal
Storm
1986 DR-758-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms & Flooding Flood 1991 DR-894-CA Major Disaster Severe Freeze Freezing
1993 DR-979-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storm,
Mud & Landslides, &
Flooding
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1994 DR-1038-CA Major Disaster The El Nino (The Salmon
Industry)
Fishing
Losses
1995 DR-1046-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, Mud
Flow
Severe
Storm
1995 DR-1044-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, Mud
Flows
Severe
Storm
1997 DR-1155-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud, And Landslides
Severe
Storm
1998 DR-1203-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Severe
Storm
2005 EM-3248-CA Emergency Hurricane Katrina
Evacuation
Hurricane
2006 DR-1628-CA Major Disaster Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides
Severe
Storm
2008 EM-3287-CA Emergency Wildfires Fire
2017 DR-4305-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, And Mudslides
Flood
2017 DR-4301-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, And Mudslides
Severe
Storm
2017 FM-5219-CA Fire
Management
Redwood Valley Fire Fire
2018 FM-5262-CA Fire
Management
Mendocino Fire Complex Fire
2018 DR-4344-CA Major Disaster Wildfires Fire
2019 DR-4434-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, And
Mudslides
Severe
Storm
2019 DR-4431-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, And
Mudslides
Severe
Storm
2020 DR-4558-CA Major Disaster Wildfires Fire
2020 DR-4482-CA Major Disaster COVID-19 Pandemic Biological

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Type Declaration Title Hazard(s)
2020 EM-3428-CA Emergency COVID-19 Biological
2020 DR-4569-CA Major Disaster Wildfires Fire
2023 DR-4699-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Straight-Line Winds,
Flooding, Landslides, And
Mudslides
Severe
Storm
2022 DR-4683-CA Major Disaster Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, And
Mudslides
Flood
2023 EM-3592-CA Emergency Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, And
Mudslides
Flood
2023 EM-3591-CA Emergency Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, And Mudslides
Flood
Source: OpenFEMA

4.2.3 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Disaster Designations The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to designate counties as disaster areas to make emergency (EM) loans available to producers suffering losses in those counties and in contiguous counties. In addition to EM loan eligibility, other emergency assistance programs, such as the Farm Service Agency (FSA) disaster assistance programs, have historically used disaster designations as a trigger for eligibility. A USDA disaster declaration designates counties that have experienced at least a 30% loss in one or more crops or livestock due to a natural hazard event.

Between 2012 and 2023, Mendocino County was included in 28 USDA Disaster Designations (TABLE 4). Most of the declarations were related to drought events, except for six events associated with freezing temperatures and one event related to excessive rain and severe weather.

Table 4 USDA Disaster Designations, including Mendocino County Crop Year Designation
Number Hazard Type
2012 S3246 Freezing Temperatures
2012 S3248 Drought
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Number Hazard Type
2012 S3379 Drought
2012 S3452 Drought
2013 S3565 Drought-FAST TRACK
2013 S3569 Drought-FAST TRACK
2014 S3637 Drought-FAST TRACK
2014 S3637 Drought-FAST TRACK
2014 S3743 Drought
2014 S3797 Drought
2015 S3784 Drought-FAST TRACK
2015 S3943 Drought
2016 S3952 Drought-FAST TRACK
2016 S3964 Drought-FAST TRACK
2016 S4170 Excessive Rain, High Winds, Cold Temperatures, And Hail 2017 S4163 Drought-FAST TRACK
2018 S4349 Freeze
2019 S4467 Drought-FAST TRACK
2020 S4675 Drought-FAST TRACK
2020 S4691 Drought-FAST TRACK
2020 S4697 Drought-FAST TRACK
2022 S5146 Drought-FAST TRACK
2022 S5229 Freeze
2022 S5230 Freeze
2022 S5332 Freeze
2023 S5371 Drought-FAST TRACK
2023 S5566 Freezing Temperatures

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4.3.1 Community Lifelines
As defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), community Lifelines represent critical services and infrastructure systems that are essential to the health, safety, and economic stability of communities. This framework enables emergency managers to prioritize response and recovery efforts by focusing on the most vital functions impacted during a disaster. As part of this hazard mitigation planning effort, a Lifeline analysis was conducted to identify and assess key assets located within designated hazard risk areas across the county.

The results of this analysis support the identification of vulnerabilities within essential systems, thereby informing more targeted and effective mitigation and emergency response strategies.

Lifeline data for the exposure analysis was obtained from multiple authoritative sources, including the County of Mendocino GIS Department, the California State Open Data Portal, and the Lifeline dataset utilized in the 2025 County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). A total of 683 Lifelines were identified within the county. Relevant datasets were organized according to FEMA’s community lifelines framework, as detailed in the summary below. For a detailed breakdown of Lifelines exposed in each local government, please refer to the Planning Partner Annexes.

Safety and Security – 91 locations:
• Fire Facilities (County GIS)
• Law Enforcement Facilities (County GIS)
• Public Schools (California State Portal)
Food, Hydration, Shelter – 56 locations:
• Food Banks (California Office of Emergency Services GIS) • Shelter Locations (FEMA National Shelter System)
Health and Medical – 64 locations:
• Assisted Living Facilities (California State Portal)
• Health Facilities (County GIS)
• EMS Stations (County GIS)
• Hospitals (County CWPP)
Energy – 26 locations:
• Sub Stations (County CWPP)
• Power Plants (County CWPP)
Communications - 49 locations:
• Communication Site (County CWPP)
• Communication Tower (County CWPP)

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• Rail Stations (County CWPP)
• Airports (County CWPP)
• Bridges (County CWPP)
Hazardous Materials – 14 locations:
• Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Facilities (California State Portal) • Hazardous Waste Tracking System – Active Transporters (California State Portal) Water Systems – 8 locations:
• Wastewater Treatment Facilities (California Office of Emergency Services GIS) In addition to the point-based lifeline data analysis, a broader assessment of linear Lifeline systems was conducted. Disruptions caused by natural hazards at any point along these systems have the potential to trigger cascading impacts throughout the county. The data was again organized by community lifeline categories, as summarized below.

Transportation – 587.3 total miles:
• Airport Runway - 4.1 miles (County CWPP)
• Railroad - 158.9 miles (County CWPP) – a majority of these lines are no longer operational
• Highway - 424.3 miles (County GIS)
Energy – 633.9 total miles:
• Powerline - 255.6 miles (County CWPP)
• Transmission Line - 329.6 miles (County CWPP)
• Natural Gas Pipelines - 48.7 miles (County CWPP)
These Lifeline points and systems are mapped in FIGURE 7 below.

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59 4.3.2 Parcel Inventory
An assessment was also conducted to evaluate parcels exposed to identified hazard risk areas.

Parcel data used in this analysis was obtained from the Mendocino County Assessor’s Office and GIS Department. The assessment provides insight into the land use and assessed value of parcels throughout the county that are vulnerable to various hazards. It is important to note that because the analysis was conducted at the parcel level, any parcel with even a portion intersecting a hazard area is considered at risk. As a result, structures located on those parcels may not necessarily lie within the hazard zone itself. A summary of the total parcel inventory is provided in TABLE 5 and shown in FIGURE 8. For detailed information on parcel exposure specific to each community, please refer to the individual community annexes.

Table 5 The County of Mendocino Parcel Inventory
Use Type Parcel Count Land Value Improved Value
Commercial 2,534 $549,853,073 $978,460,439
Industrial 600 $128,217,293 $200,336,349
Institutional 457 $32,791,245 $146,267,423
Miscellaneous 949 $10,841,721 $4,198,469
Residential 37,146 $3,661,530,419 $4,920,013,995
Rural 17,251 $1,241,683,954 $816,972,011
No Data 2,993 $189,492,317 $193,207,671
Total 61,930 $5,814,410,022 $7,259,456,357
Source: The County of Mendocino Assessor’s Office and GIS Department

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61 4.4 Hazard Data Viewers
The following risk and vulnerability assessment information is based on the best available data at the time this plan was developed. Over the five-year span of this updated HMP, it is expected that many of these data sets will continue to be refined, and new data sources will become accessible. To access the most current hazard data, communities need to know how to obtain this information. State and federal web map viewers offer communities tools to review the latest hazard mapping for many of the hazards included in this plan. Details about these tools are provided below, and the platforms can be accessed by clicking on the tool's title. • CAL-ADAPT – is an interactive online platform providing peer-reviewed climate data, visualizations, and analysis tools designed to help communities, researchers, planners, and decision-makers understand and prepare for climate change impacts across California. It features map-based explorers for indicators like extreme heat, precipitation, and wildfire weather, along with downloadable datasets, an Analytics Engine, an API, and open-source code for advanced analyses. This setup allows users to explore future climate scenarios at both state and local levels and incorporate those insights into resilience planning.
• CALIFORNIA COASTAL HAZARDS GEO-PORTAL (OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL) – is a GISbased data portal that provides access to multiple coastal hazard datasets, including sea level rise projections, flood inundation zones, and erosion risk. It supports coastal resilience planning by enabling users to visualize and download spatial data layers for analysis and decision-making. The portal is designed for planners, researchers, and state and local agencies.
• THE CALIFORNIA HEAT ASSESSMENT TOOL (CHAT) - is an interactive web app enabling planners, public health officials, policymakers, and community members to examine how extreme heat and heat-related health incidents are expected to evolve across California. It offers map-based visualizations, downloadable datasets, and locationspecific analyses to identify vulnerable populations and assist resilience planning. • CLIMATE MAPPING FOR RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION (CMRA) ASSESSMENT – is a tool that provides current and future climate hazard information to assist with prioritizing, identifying, and implementing climate-informed infrastructure investments. As a single source of historical and future climate data, the tool covers exposure to multiple hazards, the status of disadvantaged communities, and building codes. The information can support the planning and implementation of climate-resilient projects. • FEMA RESILIENCE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING TOOL (RAPT) – is a FEMA tool designed to support resilience planning. The tool integrates national datasets on social vulnerability, community resilience, critical facilities and infrastructure, and risk from natural hazards.

In late 2025, FEMA integrated the National Risk Index (NRI) dataset into RAPT, enabling users to analyze NRI risk metrics along with other demographic, infrastructure, hazard, and resilience layers within a single GIS platform. The NRI risk framework includes three

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• FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP (OSFM) – is an official map viewer developed by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal to show Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in both State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). Users can search by address or browse the map to determine if a property is in a moderate, high, or very high fire hazard zone. This tool supports wildfire preparedness, building code enforcement, and public awareness.
• MYHAZARDS (CAL OES) – is an interactive web tool designed for the public to easily determine what natural hazards may affect a specific California location. Users can search by address to explore hazards such as earthquakes, floods, fires, and tsunamis.

The platform provides general risk assessments and preparedness recommendations, making it a useful resource for homeowners, renters, businesses, and local officials seeking to understand vulnerability and plan for emergencies. • MYPLAN 2.0 (CAL OES) – is a hazard planning tool developed for use by local governments, emergency planners, and decision-makers. It integrates statewide natural hazard data—including flood, wildfire, landslide, and earthquake risks—with social vulnerability indicators, critical facilities, and future land development considerations.

MyPlan 2.0 allows users to assess hazards and mitigation priorities to support riskinformed planning and resilience building.

4.5 Coastal Hazards: Flood, Sea-Level Rise, and Erosion

4.5.1 General Background
Mendocino County’s 129 miles of coastline are valued for their environmental, economic, and recreational importance. However, these areas face increasing risks from coastal hazards, particularly flooding, sea-level rise, and erosion. These threats jeopardize critical infrastructure, homes, natural habitats, and public safety along the shoreline. This section provides an overview of the primary coastal hazards affecting Mendocino County. Information related to tsunami risks is addressed separately in the TSUNAMI section of this plan.

Coastal Flooding
Coastal flooding occurs when ocean waters inundate normally dry land due to high tides, storm surges, or a combination of both. The coast experiences two high and two low tides daily, with flooding risks peaking when high tides coincide with storm-driven surge.

Storm surge is caused by strong winds pushing seawater toward the shore, with severity influenced by storm strength, track, and coastal topography. As sea levels rise, even moderate storms can cause significant flooding. High-tide or "nuisance" flooding, when water levels

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63 exceed typical high tides by 1.75 to 2 feet, is becoming increasingly common, particularly during El Niño events, which bring more frequent and intense storm systems.4 Sea-Level Rise
Sea-level rise refers to the long-term increase in global ocean levels, driven by climate change through ocean warming, melting glaciers and ice sheets, and changes in land-water storage.

Since 2006, melting ice has been the dominant contributor, with mountain glaciers and ice sheets accounting for over half of observed global sea-level rise.

In California, the impact of sea-level rise is experienced as relative sea-level change, which considers both ocean level and vertical land movement. Along Mendocino County’s coast, relative sea-level trends are influenced by local tectonics, sediment compaction, storm patterns, and hydrological variability such as river flows. Periodic phenomena like El Niño can further intensify these effects by temporarily elevating sea levels and amplifying storm activity.

As sea levels rise, the frequency and extent of tidal flooding, storm surges, shoreline retreat, and wetland loss are expected to increase. Coastal communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems in Mendocino County are at growing risk from these combined stressors.

Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion is the shoreline retreat process caused by waves, tides, currents, wind, and rising sea levels. In Mendocino County, erosion is often intensified by storm-driven coastal flooding, which allows waves to reach further inland and increases the loss of beach and bluff material.

Erosion happens slowly over time, but it can also occur quickly during big storms in the winter.

This process can wash away beaches and sand dunes and even cause coastal bluffs and cliffs to break apart or collapse. Some human actions, like building walls along the shore, dredging waterways, or creating waves with boats, can make erosion worse by changing how sand and sediment naturally move along the coast.

Conversely, accretion, the buildup of sediment, can expand beaches and support dune formation, but may also restrict waterways and raise flood risks. Managing coastal erosion is essential to protecting public infrastructure, private property, and natural habitats along Mendocino County’s shoreline.

4.5.2 Past Events
Coastal Flooding
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Storm Events Database recorded five coastal flood events in Mendocino County between 1996 and 2024. Additionally, the State 4 NOAA'S COASTAL CHANGE ANALYSIS PROGRAM (C-CAP) 2021 REGIONAL LAND COVER DATA - COASTAL UNITED STATES -

CATALOG

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64 of California reported one coastal flood event impacting the county. According to the NCEI Storm Events database, a total of $10,000 in property damage was reported in Mendocino County from these events, all attributed to a single incident, though actual losses are likely significantly higher due to underreporting and limited data availability. Details of these events are provided below.
• February 5, 1998: A combination of heavy surf, strong winds, and high tide caused coastal flooding at Arena Cove, near the town of Point Arena (NCEI). • February 15, 1998: A rogue wave impacted the Point Arena harbor, sweeping into the parking lot. Approximately 30 vehicles were displaced, though only minor damage was reported. Significant sand, logs, and debris were deposited in the area (NCEI). • December 18-31, 2005: Beginning December 18th, a series of strong Pacific storm systems with a subtropical moisture tap brought 12 to 20 inches of rain to Northern California, saturating watersheds and triggering widespread flooding by December 28th.

Significant impacts were reported in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino Counties, particularly in the Klamath and Russian River basins. Along the Russian River, hundreds of homes flooded, agricultural losses occurred, and infrastructure damage was extensive. In Mendocino County, an estimated $10,000 in property damage was reported (NCEI).
• December 11, 2015: Elevated water levels in the Navarro River, combined with high astronomical tides and large surf, resulted in the flooding and temporary closure of a portion of Highway 128 (NCEI).
• January 16-20, 2019: High surf and King Tides caused widespread coastal flooding across California. Southern counties, including San Diego and Orange, experienced waves up to 15 feet, leading to water rescues, infrastructure damage, and temporary closures. In Mendocino County, wave action displaced a rock sea barrier inland. Additional flooding was reported in La Jolla Shores, Sausalito, and Mill Valley, affecting roads and parking areas (2023 CA E-SHMP).
• January 5, 2023: Coastal storm surge during high tide led to flooding of a parking lot located approximately one mile south of Fort Bragg (NCEI).

Sea-Level Rise
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitors tides and currents for coastal communities across the United States. At Station 9416841, located at Arena Cove near Point Arena, NOAA has recorded tidal data from 1978 through 2024 as shown in FIGURE 9. Based on this data, the relative sea level trend is 1.11 millimeters per year, with a 95% confidence interval of ±0.8 mm/year.

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65 Figure 9 Relative Sea Level Trend
Source: Sea Level Trends - NOAA Tides & Currents
Coastal Erosion
The US Geological Survey studied how California’s sandy coastlines have changed over time by looking at shoreline data from the mid-1800s up to 2016. This study used advanced mapping tools and technology, including laser-based measurements taken between 2009 and 2016, to get more precise results and correct for any past errors in the data.

Research indicates that Northern California has the highest average rate of erosion, with an estimated shoreline retreat of approximately –0.4 ± 0.01 meters per year, while Southern California experiences more shoreline accretion.5 This demonstrates persistent long-term erosion throughout the northern region, including Mendocino County.

4.5.3 Location
Coastal Flooding
Low-lying coastal areas in California are vulnerable to coastal flooding during periods of elevated water levels caused by storms, astronomical high tides, and intense wave activity.

Certain sections of the coastline face a heightened risk of structural damage from wave impact and high-velocity flows during a riverine 1% annual-chance flood event. These coastal flood areas (identified as V and VE Zones) are mapped in FIGURE 10. 5 USGS COASTAL CHANGE HAZARDS PORTAL

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67 Sea-Level Rise
Mendocino County's coastline is increasingly vulnerable to sea level rise. The impacts will vary across the region, with southern areas expected to experience higher levels of sea level rise than the northern coast, where tectonic uplift offers some natural protection. Key locations at risk include low-lying coastal zones near Fort Bragg, where rising seas threaten beaches, wetlands, and dunes. Arena Cove near Point Arena is particularly exposed due to its geography, which can amplify storm surges and tsunamis. Additionally, Noyo Harbor is situated in a lowlying coastal area, making its infrastructure vulnerable to future sea level rise. Erosion and flooding are already affecting areas like State Route 1 south of Westport, where infrastructure is increasingly compromised. FIGURE 11 displays these sea-level rise risk areas in Mendocino County.

Coastal Erosion
Erosion in Mendocino County is most severe along the coastline near State Route 1 south of Westport, where rapidly retreating cliffs threaten infrastructure6 . The Fort Bragg area, including
MacKerricher State Park, also faces ongoing beach and bluff erosion. Further north, the Lost Coast region in Mendocino and Humboldt Counties, one of the most geologically active areas on the West Coast, experiences natural erosion driven by tectonic uplift, steep terrain, and strong wave action.
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69 4.5.4 Severity
Coastal flooding in Mendocino County is expected to worsen significantly with rising sea levels, putting people, property, and the environment at increasing risk. Low-lying areas, including river mouths and coastal communities, face more frequent and severe flooding that can damage homes, businesses, roads like State Route 1, and disrupt emergency services. This flooding also harms vital coastal ecosystems such as wetlands and dunes, which serve as natural barriers and wildlife habitats.

Sea level rise is projected to reach up to 1 foot by 2050 and over 6 feet by 2100 (under highemission scenarios). This will intensify these impacts, causing permanent inundation of some areas and loss of natural coastal features. Coastal erosion further compounds these risks by destroying infrastructure, natural resources, and habitats. Sudden bluff and cliff collapses pose dangers to residents and visitors, potentially forcing abandonment of developments near the shoreline. Together, these hazards highlight the urgent need for substantial mitigation and resilient infrastructure planning in Mendocino County.

4.5.5 Secondary Hazards
Secondary natural hazards related to coastal hazards in Mendocino County include mass earth movements such as landslides and rockfalls, as well as increase inland, riverine flooding. Coastal flooding and erosion can weaken and destabilize steep bluffs and slopes, increasing the likelihood of landslides and rockfalls.

Additionally, when the sea level rises, it makes it harder for rivers to flow into the ocean. This causes river water to back up, which can lead to flooding farther inland. Areas near river mouths and low-lying coastal towns are especially at risk because higher ocean water blocks the natural flow of rivers. As a result, flood events happen more often and are more severe, affecting homes, roads, and local wildlife habitats.

4.5.6 Exposure and Vulnerability

4.5.6.1 Lifelines
Coastal hazards in Mendocino County can severely impact critical infrastructure by causing saltwater intrusion into drinking water sources, forcing utilities to increase treatment, relocate intakes, or find new water supplies. Sea level rise and flooding also threaten hazardous facilities like power plants, refineries, and waste sites, risking the release of dangerous pollutants into communities. Flooding and erosion can damage or block key roadways, disrupting transportation and emergency access.

No lifeline facilities are currently located within FEMA-designated Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V and VE). However, several structures are situated within areas at risk from sea level rise. The following provides a summary of the FEMA Lifelines analysis for areas identified as having moderate to high sea level rise vulnerability.

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70 • Safety and Security: 0 locations
• Food, Hydration, Shelter: 0 locations
• Health and Medical: 0 locations
• Energy: 0 locations
• Communications: 0 locations
• Transportation: 4 locations
• Hazardous Materials: 0 locations
• Water Systems: 0 locations
The community lifeline system analysis identified approximately 0.8 miles of assets located in Coastal High Hazard Areas, broken down by system type below. It is important to note that disruptions at any point along this system have the potential to result in cascading impacts.

Transportation:
• Airport Runway (0 miles)
• Railroad (0 miles)
• Highway (0.2 miles)
Energy:
• Powerline (0.5 miles)
• Transmission Line (0.1 miles)
• Natural Gas Pipelines (0 miles)
Additionally, the community lifeline system analysis identified approximately 2.9 miles of assets located in moderate to high sea-level rise areas, broken down by system type below. It is important to note that disruptions at any point along this system have the potential to result in cascading impacts.

Transportation:
• Airport Runway (0 miles)
• Railroad (0.5 miles)
• Highway (0.7 miles)
Energy:
• Powerline (1.1 miles)
• Transmission Line (0.6 miles)
• Natural Gas Pipelines (0 miles)

4.5.6.2 People
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71 hazards not only damage infrastructure and disrupt daily life but also cause economic losses, including declines in tourism that many communities rely on. Repeated disasters increase these pressures, leading to lasting challenges for individuals and the broader community’s social and economic resilience.

4.5.6.3 Structures
Coastal hazards such as flooding, erosion, and sea level rise pose serious risks to structures along Mendocino County’s shoreline. Homes and businesses are vulnerable to damage or loss from rising waters, storm surges, and the gradual retreat of the coastline. Erosion can undermine foundations and lead to the collapse of buildings and coastal bluffs, while repeated flooding accelerates wear and increases repair costs. TABLE 6 displays the total number and value of parcels exposed to sea level rise risk areas in the county.

Table 6 Parcels Exposed to Coastal High Hazard Zones
Use Type Parcel Count Land Value Improved Value
Commercial 32 $18,152,577 $22,027,660
Industrial 6 $3,204,760 $0
Institutional 20 $1,158,688 $471,936
Miscellaneous 45 $2,224,092 $485,391
Residential 698 $264,308,880 $191,197,740
Rural 105 $17,904,264 $7,157,943
No Data 35 $2,241,677 $622,753
Total 941 $309,194,938 $221,963,423
Source: The County of Mendocino Assessor’s Office and GIS Department TABLE 7 displays the total number and value of parcels exposed to sea level rise risk areas in the county.

Table 7 Parcels Exposed to Sea Level Rise (Moderate-High Risk) Use Type Parcel Count Land Value Improved Value
Commercial 84 $30,661,463 $30,737,218
Industrial 11 $5,688,840 $2,507,927
Institutional 22 $1,217,093 $1,297,419
Miscellaneous 77 $2,601,037 $485,391
Residential 722 $258,288,506 $183,733,483
Rural 208 $24,714,915 $9,948,951

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No Data 44 $2,648,572 $717,518
Total 1,168 $325,820,426 $229,427,907
Source: The County of Mendocino Assessor’s Office and GIS Department

4.5.6.4 Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources
Most coastal ecosystems in Mendocino County, like wetlands and beaches, can recover quickly from individual flooding events with minor impacts. However, sea-level rise and long-term erosion can force these ecosystems to migrate inland. When migration is blocked by development, shoreline armoring, or limited sediment, these habitats may be permanently lost or degraded by saltwater intrusion. This loss leads to reduced habitat for fish and wildlife, decreased recreational and commercial opportunities, and the disappearance of vital ecosystem services such as flood buffering, groundwater recharge, and water quality protection. While inland migration of wetlands can help maintain their overall area, it often replaces other valuable inland habitats.

4.5.6.5 Local Vulnerability
• Coastal communities are vulnerable to coastal hazards and the resulting evacuation challenges.
• Hazards could potentially strand residents or visitors and could cut off access to Manchester.
• Coastal erosion can impact infrastructure and buildings located in coastal areas of the County. Specific vulnerabilities relate to communications infrastructure and the following locations (Pudding Creek Mobile Home Park, Anchor Bay Campground, Noyo Harbor, and Albion Harbor).
• A sea level rise plan, focused on public recreation, is in development and will assist in identifying additional future vulnerabilities.
• The Noyo Harbor area experiences flooding from high river flows and high tides accompanied by storm surges that can impact county roads and infrastructure. • Coastal recreation (beach walking, shoreline fishing, kayaking, and small-boat access) can be negatively impacted by coastal hazards affecting users, due to impacts to wildlife, the coastline, and nearby structures.

4.5.7 Future Trends in Development
Future growth is anticipated to increase the number of residents along the coast. No increases in vulnerability are expected as future development is well-regulated and adequate mitigation will be implemented.

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73 4.5.8 Probability of Future Occurrences
The probability of coastal hazards occurring in the County of Mendocino are highly likely, with an expected rate of 1 to 10 years. The Mendocino County Sea Level Rise Resilience Strategy shows that sea levels are rising statewide in California. Arena Cove projections estimate Mendocino could see up to one foot of rise by 2050 and over six feet by 2100 under highemission scenarios, increasing risks of coastal flooding and erosion7 . The CA E-SHMP notes that
rising seas, combined with high tides and storms, will lead to more frequent flooding, even during normal tides, and greater damage to shoreline developments. Flooding events, once limited to major storms, are expected to become regular occurrences.

Mendocino County’s ongoing sea-level rise planning focuses on understanding how rising seas will intensify coastal flooding, erosion, and storm-driven impacts over time. Projections indicate that rising sea levels will increase the frequency of tidal flooding, accelerate bluff and shoreline erosion, and amplify storm-surge effects, putting roads, infrastructure, and coastal communities at risk. The county’s efforts combine modeling and vulnerability assessments to identify the most at-risk areas and guide strategies to reduce long-term exposure to these hazards. Draft mapping (as of April 2026) from this analysis is included in this plan’s Annexes for the City of Fort Bragg and City of Point Arena.

4.5.9 Climate Change Impacts
The California Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan (CA E-SHMP) identifies climate change as a primary driver of sea-level rise due to the melting of polar ice and the thermal expansion of ocean water. Additionally, California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that along the California coast (south of Cape Mendocino), sea levels rose 4–8 inches during the 20th century.

Continued warming will lead to more flooding, permanent inundation of low-lying areas, and increased coastal erosion, posing growing risks to communities and infrastructure.

The Mendocino County Sea Level Rise Resilience Strategy provides the following sea level rise scenarios for Arena Cove.
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74 Figure 12 Sea Level Rise Projections for Arena Cove, 2020-2150 Source: State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance Document, 2024; Existing Conditions Analysis for County of Mendocino Sea Level Rise Resiliency Strategy (ESA Ref. D202300556.00) In addition to sea-level rise, climate change is intensifying coastal erosion through heightened storm activity and increased wave energy. Without targeted adaptation strategies, it is estimated that between 31 and 67 percent of California’s beaches could be lost by the end of the century.

4.6 Dam & Levee Incidents

4.6.1 General Background
Dam Incidents
A dam is an artificial barrier that stores water, wastewater, or other liquid-borne material for purposes such as flood control, water supply, irrigation, livestock water supply, energy generation, recreation, and pollution control.

A dam incident refers to any event that affects the normal operation or safety of a dam, such as minor structural issues, unusual seepage, or equipment malfunctions. These incidents often trigger inspections, repairs, or emergency responses but do not necessarily lead to catastrophic consequences. In contrast, a dam failure occurs when a dam loses its ability to hold back water, resulting in an uncontrolled release that can cause severe flooding, property damage,

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75 environmental harm, and threats to human life. While incidents serve as warning signs that help prevent failures, dam failures represent critical emergencies with potentially devastating impacts downstream. The Association of State Dam Safety Officials lists common causes of dam failures:
• Overtopping from excessive water flow
• Foundation defects like settlement and slope instability • Cracking from movement
• Poor maintenance
• Unfiltered seepage forming sinkholes
Many dam failures in the United States have been secondary results of other disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides, extreme storms, massive snowmelt, equipment malfunction, structural damage, foundation failures, and sabotage.

Levee Incidents
A levee is a structural barrier designed to protect areas from flooding. Similar to dams, levee incidents and failures involve different levels of structural problems with varying impacts. A levee incident refers to conditions like seepage, erosion, or cracks that weaken the levee but do not immediately cause flooding, requiring careful monitoring and repairs to prevent escalation.

In contrast, a levee failure happens when the levee is breached or collapses, leading to uncontrolled flooding that can cause extensive property damage, environmental harm, and threaten human safety. While incidents act as warning signs to address vulnerabilities, failures result in serious emergencies with potentially devastating effects on communities.

4.6.2 Past Events
Dam Incidents
Mendocino County has not had any dam failures to date; however, some reported dam incidents have interrupted normal operations. These events have led to inspections and maintenance to address safety concerns and reduce the risk of further issues. Although the Association of State Dam Safety has not documented any dam incidents in Mendocino County, event narratives were collected from the previous HMP and the Core Planning Team. • New Year’s Eve 2005–2006 – Mendocino 3 Upper Dam: During a powerful winter storm on New Year’s Eve, storm runoff reached such high levels that it spilled over the entire crest of the Mendocino 3 Upper Dam. This occurred even though the standpipe and filter valves, which are designed to relieve pressure and release excess water, were fully open. The event revealed how extreme weather conditions can quickly overwhelm dam infrastructure, especially during high-intensity, short-duration storms. • December 2016 – Pudding Creek Dam, Fort Bragg: In December 2016, an atmospheric river system delivered widespread and intense rainfall across Northern California’s coastal regions. The deluge caused the Pudding Creek Dam near Fort Bragg to overtop,

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76 which in turn damaged the dam itself and a primary water main that supplies the city.

This incident demonstrated the vulnerability of older dams to extreme precipitation events and underscored the potential for dam failures to impact not just flood risk but also critical infrastructure like municipal water systems.

Levee Incidents
There have been no documented levee failures in Mendocino County, California. However, neighboring Lake County has raised concerns about the integrity of its levee system in the Upper Lake area. A feasibility study released by the County of Lake last year examined the Middle Creek and Clover Creek diversion levees and identified the potential for catastrophic failure under certain conditions. This has heightened awareness of the risks posed to the Upper Lake community but is not likely to impact communities directly in Mendocino County. 8 4.6.3 Location
Dams
Mendocino County is home to 28 dams, classified based on the potential consequences of failure. Of these, 15 are designated as high-hazard, 6 as significant-hazard, and 7 as low-hazard.

The high- and significant-hazard classifications indicate the potential for substantial impacts to downstream communities in the event of a dam incident or failure. A summary of these dams, along with the communities that could be affected, is provided in TABLE 8 and shown in FIGURE 13 below.

Dams outside Mendocino County can also affect the area's buildings and residents, not just those within county limits. For example, Scott Dam, a high hazard dam that can impact the Potter Valley region, could impact Mendocino County.

Table 8 Dams in Mendocino County
Hazard
Potential
Federal
ID
Dam Name (Other
Name) Owner Type Downstream Community Condition
High CA10201 Coyote Valley
Dam (Lake
Mendocino)
Federal Ukiah Not
Available
High CA00563 Scout Lake Private Willits Satisfactory
High CA00001 Mendocino
Middle
Local
Government
Talmage Fair
High CA00871 Lake Ada Rose Public Utility Satisfactory
High CA00406 Morris Local
Government
Willits Satisfactory
8 FEASIBILITY STUDY EXPLORES POTENTIAL FOR CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF UPPER LAKE LEVEES - LAKE COUNTY NEWS,CALIFORNIA

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Federal
ID
Dam Name (Other
Name) Owner Type Downstream Community Condition
High CA01479 Johnson Ranch Private Hopland Fair
High CA00974 Round Mountain Private The Forks Satisfactory High CA00399 Cape Horn (Van
Arsdale)
Private None Fair
High CA00977 Crawford Ranch Private Hopland Satisfactory High CA00976 McGuire Private Satisfactory
High CA01423 Lolonis Vineyards Private Calpella Satisfactory High CA01246 Centennial Local
Government
Fair Oaks and
Willits
Satisfactory
High CA00002 Mendocino 3
Upper
Local
Government
Talmage Satisfactory
High CA00562 Bevans Creek Private Satisfactory
High CA00872 Lake Emily Public Utility Satisfactory
Significant CA01610 Feliz North Lake Private Hopland Fair Significant CA00561 Mcnab Private Largo Satisfactory
Significant CA01263 Bradford Private Pieta Satisfactory Significant CA00972 Mast Private Satisfactory
Significant CA00975 Chinquapin Local
Government
Willits Satisfactory
Significant CA01118 Cornett Private None Satisfactory
Low CA10385 Codding Reservoir Private Pieta Fair
Low CA01261 Perry Gulch Private Satisfactory
Low CA01139 Mill Pond Private Fair
Low CA01262 Jayne'S Lake Private Satisfactory
Low CA01323 Schwindt Private Not Rated
Low CA00560 Ridgewood Private Satisfactory
Low CA00973 Williams Valley Private Satisfactory
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams (NID)

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79 Levees
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintains the National Levee Database, which identifies five levee systems located within Mendocino County, along with the communities they are designed to protect. A summary of these levees is provided below and shown in FIGURE 14:
• Mendocino County Levee 1 – Ukiah, Morrison Creek
• Mendocino County Levee 2 – Ukiah, Morrison Creek
• Mendocino County Levee 3 – Covelo, Short Creek
• Mendocino County Levee 4 – Calpella, Russian River
• Pinoleville Rancheria Levee System – Ukiah, Ackerman Creek

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81 4.6.4 Severity
Dam Incidents
Dams are classified by their potential consequences if the dam fails, not the likelihood of failure. Factors that determine hazard class include the number of people living and working in potential inundation zones, and the type and density of structures downstream. Downstream development of a significant hazard dam can result in a reclassification to a high hazard dam, as the potential consequences of a dam failure increase. The California Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan (CA E-SHMP) describes the details of these hazard categories:
• Low: No probable loss of human life and low economic and environmental losses. Losses are expected to be principally limited to the owner’s property. • Significant: No probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, impacts to critical facilities, or other significant impacts • High: Expected to cause loss of at least one human life. • Extremely High: Expected to cause considerable loss of human life or would result in an inundation area with a population of 1,000 or more.

Levee Incidents
Levee incidents have the potential to result in significant flooding in densely populated areas that contain vital infrastructure. In Mendocino County, levees serve to safeguard residents and property in Covelo and the City of Ukiah. Consequently, a failure of Mendocino County Levee 1, Mendocino County Levee 3, or the Pinoleville Rancheria Levee System may lead to severe consequences.

4.6.5 Secondary Hazards
Dam and levee incidents can trigger secondary hazards, including mass earth movements and soil instability hazards. Heavy flooding from a flash flood or a dam/levee failure can saturate soils, reducing their stability and triggering landslides on steep slopes. Floodwaters can also result in erosion, especially floodwaters with high force, such as those from a dam or levee failure, which can remove topsoil and sediment from riverbanks and floodplains. Prolonged flooding that saturates the soil can make it heavier and result in sudden collapse, or ground subsidence.

4.6.6 Exposure and Vulnerability

4.6.6.1 Lifelines
Dam and levee incidents can significantly impact critical infrastructure by disrupting essential services and damaging key systems. A breach or malfunction may lead to widespread flooding, which can inundate roads, bridges, utilities, and communication networks, cutting off access to emergency services and isolating communities. Electrical substations, water treatment plants, and wastewater systems located downstream are particularly vulnerable, which can potentially

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82 result in power outages, water supply disruptions, and environmental contamination. Even without a full failure, incidents such as seepage or structural instability can require emergency response measures, temporary shutdowns, and costly repairs.

Dams
A summary of the community lifeline analysis for dam inundation areas is presented below:
• Safety and Security: 0 locations
• Food, Hydration, Shelter: 0 locations
• Health and Medical: 0 locations
• Energy: 0 locations
• Communications: 0 locations
• Transportation: 29 locations
• Hazardous Materials: 0 locations
• Water Systems: 0 locations
Additionally, the community lifeline system analysis identified approximately 42.4 miles of assets located in dam inundation areas, broken down by system type below. It is important to note that disruptions at any point along this system have the potential to result in cascading impacts.

Transportation:
• Airport Runway (0 miles)
• Railroad (31.9 miles)
• Highway (4.6 miles)
Energy:
• Powerline (1.9 miles)
• Transmission Line (3.6 miles)
• Natural Gas Pipelines (0.4 miles)
Levees
According to the USACE and the community lifeline analysis, no critical facilities are located within areas protected by levee systems in the county.

4.6.6.2 People
Dam and levee incidents can threaten public health and safety by causing sudden flooding, which may lead to injuries, fatalities, and displacement. Floodwaters can carry contaminants and sewage, increasing the risk of illness. Vulnerable populations, such as older adults and those without reliable transportation, are especially at risk during these emergencies.

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83 Population exposure was estimated using the parcel analysis summarized in the next section.

The analysis identified 626 residential parcels and 613 rural parcels within mapped high hazard potential dam-inundation areas, for a total of 1,239 potentially residential parcels. Each residential or rural parcel was treated as one potential housing unit.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports 2.53 persons per occupied household. The following lists the estimated populations impacted by those high hazard potential dams that currently have available digital inundation mapping.
• Bevans Creek: 128 parcels; approximately 324 people
• Crawford Ranch: 82 parcels; approximately 207 people
• Johnson Ranch: 88 parcels; approximately 223 people
• Lolonis Vineyards: 118 parcels; approximately 299 people • McGuire: 68 parcels; approximately 172 people
• Mendocino 3 Upper: 99 parcels; approximately 250 people • Mendocino Middle: 109 parcels; approximately 276 people • Round Mountain: 18 parcels; approximately 46 people
• Scout Lake: 140 parcels; approximately 354 people
• Scott Dam: 389 parcels; approximately 984 people
In total, an estimated 3,135 people are exposed to potential dam inundation utilizing the best available data. Note that some dams did not have available mapping [Coyote Valley Dam (Lake Mendocino), Lake Ada Rose, Morris, Cape Horn (Van Arsdale), Centennial, and Lake Emily]. Also, some parcels are exposed to multiple inundation areas. To avoid double counting, those parcels were only assigned to a single dam.

This is a planning-level estimate. A parcel was counted when any portion intersected a mapped high hazard potential inundation area, even when the residence itself may be outside the inundation boundary. Some parcels may be vacant, contain no residence, or contain multiple housing units. The estimate excludes employees, students, institutional populations, visitors, and other daytime or transient populations.

Levees
The USACE provides estimates of the population living within levee-protected areas who could be affected in the event of a levee incident, summarized below. • Mendocino County Levee 1 – Ukiah, Morrison Creek
o 14 people
• Mendocino County Levee 2 – Ukiah, Morrison Creek
o No people at risk
• Mendocino County Levee 3 – Covelo, Short Creek
o 5 people
• Mendocino County Levee 4 – Calpella, Russian River

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84 o No people at risk
• Pinoleville Rancheria Levee System – Ukiah, Ackerman Creek o 41 people

4.6.6.3 Structures
Dam and levee incidents can cause significant damage to structures located downstream or within inundation areas. Flooding from a breach or failure can lead to the destruction of buildings, loss of personal property, and costly repairs. Even minor incidents, such as overtopping or seepage, can result in water intrusion, foundation damage, and mold growth.

Businesses may face extended closures, leading to economic losses and disruptions in local services. In many cases, recovery can take months or years, placing financial strain on property owners and communities.

Dams
TABLE 9 summarizes the total parcel value and count exposed to dam inundation areas in the County of Mendocino.

Table 9 Parcels Exposed to Dam Incidents
Use Type Parcel Count Land Value Improved Value
Commercial 55 $16,800,730 $18,535,422
Industrial 55 $9,761,396 $12,255,484
Institutional 11 $1,359,763 $7,582,679
Miscellaneous 61 $892,924 $12,852
Residential 626 $58,774,217 $64,900,254
Rural 613 $54,173,602 $65,645,993
No Data 154 $6,133,995 $4,397,975
Total 1,575 $147,896,627 $173,330,659
Source: The County of Mendocino Assessor’s Office and GIS Department Levees
TABLE 10 summarizes the total parcel value and count exposed to levee-protected areas in the County of Mendocino.

Table 10 Parcels Exposed to Levee Incidents
Use Type Parcel Count Land Value Improved Value
Commercial 0 $0 $0
Industrial 8 $2,085,716 $690,962
Institutional 1 $0 $0

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85 Use Type Parcel Count Land Value Improved Value
Miscellaneous 2 $119,877 $0
Residential 22 $901,222 $1,091,254
Rural 16 $1,430,800 $2,280,001
No Data 7 $628,663 $224,137
Total 56 $5,166,278 $4,286,354
Source: The County of Mendocino Assessor’s Office and GIS Department Additionally, the USACE estimates the number of structures and property value within leveeprotected areas, summarized below. • Mendocino County Levee 1 – Ukiah, Morrison Creek
o 1 building
o $410k in property value
• Mendocino County Levee 2 – Ukiah, Morrison Creek
o No structures at risk
• Mendocino County Levee 3 – Covelo, Short Creek
o 3 buildings
o $20 million in property value
• Mendocino County Levee 4 – Calpella, Russian River
o No structures at risk
• Pinoleville Rancheria Levee System – Ukiah, Ackerman Creek o 43 buildings
o $91 million in property value

4.6.6.4 Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources
Severe dam and levee incidents can result in significant downstream flooding and the movement of large volumes of sediment and debris, causing widespread environmental disruption. Additional impacts may include contamination from failing septic systems, pollution of drinking water sources, altered stream channels, loss of wildlife habitat, and the degradation of wetlands

4.6.6.5 Local Vulnerability
The Coyote and Scott Dams are the top concerns should an incident occur. The valley downstream from the Coyote Dam, the East Fork Russian River corridor, including the City of Ukiah and other towns/settlements in the Russian River Valley could be impacted.

Infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and utilities lying along the river corridor would be at risk in addition to residential homes, businesses, and agricultural land.

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86 4.6.7 Future Trends in Development
The county would prefer that any new development be located outside of mapped inundation areas, to ensure the county’s collective risk to incidents is not increased. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), via its Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD), requires dams classified as “significant”, “high”, or “extremely high” downstream hazard to have inundation maps and emergency action plans. This requirement for inundation mapping means that land use authorities have data on hazard zones to inform planning.

The county’s land-use regulation (Title 17) explicitly mentions: “The creation of building sites in areas where topography, flooding, or other factors will prevent safe, orderly, and beneficial land development.” Restricting or regulating development in identified inundation areas is a capability that the county has.

4.6.8 Probability of Future Occurrences
The probability of a significant dam or levee incidents occurring in the County of Mendocino are unlikely, with an expected rate of intervals of over 50 years. However, small disruptions to normal operations could occur more frequently. Dam and levee incidents in Mendocino County are infrequent and typically occur in conjunction with triggering events such as earthquakes, landslides, heavy rainfall, or rapid snowmelt. While no complete failures of dams or levees have been recorded in the county to date, three dam incidents have been reported, indicating that future occurrences remain a possibility.

4.6.9 Climate Change Impacts
Climate change is expected to increase the risks associated with dam and levee incidents by intensifying the conditions that contribute to their failure. According to the CA E-SHMP, more frequent and severe storms, prolonged droughts followed by heavy rainfall, and increased snowmelt due to warmer temperatures can all stress dam and levee infrastructure. These changing climate patterns may lead to overtopping, increased seepage, or structural instability.

In particular, aging infrastructure may not be equipped to handle the increased volume and intensity of future runoff events, raising the likelihood of incidents.

4.7 Drought

4.7.1 General Background
Drought, the prolonged absence of precipitation, is a regular feature of the county’s climate.

Periods of drought cycles and water resource overuse have impacted every California community, including Mendocino County.

Drought first affects those who rely on annual rainfall, including wildfire agencies, dryland ranchers, rural residents with low-yield wells, and small water systems without reliable sources.

Within the county, water suppliers and water users obtain water from both surface and groundwater resources. The county overlays 22 groundwater basins; 68% of the county’s water

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87 supply is sourced from groundwater.9 Surface water accounts for 32% of the county’s water supply, with the primary sources being the Russian River and Eel River, along with their tributaries. 10
Typically, a single dry year does not constitute a drought in California. Drought is a gradual phenomenon that develops over a prolonged period. Although often characterized as emergencies, droughts can make it difficult to quantify when they begin and end. Drought can usually be defined regionally based on its effects:
• Meteorological drought is usually defined as a period of below-average precipitation. • Agricultural drought occurs when there is an inadequate water supply to meet the needs of the county’s crops and other agricultural operations, such as livestock. • Hydrological drought is defined as a deficiency in surface and subsurface water supplies.

It is generally measured in terms of stream flow, snowpack, lake levels, reservoir levels, and groundwater levels.
• Socioeconomic drought occurs when a drought impacts health, well-being, and quality of life or when a drought starts to have an adverse economic impact on a region.

4.7.2 Past Events
As shown in TABLE 2 and TABLE 3 Mendocino County has received 21 disaster designations and one emergency declaration for drought between 1977 and 2024.

According to the 2025 Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan, the county has experienced drought conditions over the last twenty years, including multi-year droughts from 2007 to 2009, 2012 to 2016, and 2020 to 2022.

According to records from the U.S. Drought Monitor, during the 1,305-week period from January 1, 2000, through January 1, 2025, all or portions of Mendocino County spent 718 weeks (55% of the time period) in some level of drought, defined as Abnormally Dry (D0) or worse conditions. This period includes 386 weeks of Severe Drought (D2), 187 weeks of Extreme Drought (D3), and 43 weeks of Exceptional Drought (D4). FIGURE 15 illustrates these periods of extreme and exceptional drought, including the duration of these occurrences and the range of affected county percentages.
9 MENDOCINO COUNTY DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLAN, MAY 2025. 10 MENDOCINO COUNTY DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLAN, MAY 2025.

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88 Figure 15 Periods of Drought in Mendocino County, 2000-January 2025

4.7.3 Location
Drought is a significant hazard that has the potential to affect the entire population of Mendocino County, either directly or indirectly. This can occur through water restrictions, increased costs for water and food, diminished air or water quality, or limited access to recreational areas. No area within the county is exempt from experiencing drought conditions.

The State Water Resources Control Board 2024 Aquifer Risk Assessment estimates that 1,721 domestic wells in the county are considered “high risk” for water quality, and no State Small Water Systems are considered “high risk” for water quality. According to the 2025 Drought Resilience Plan the following communities are at high-risk for degraded water quality: the City of Fort Bragg, Anderson Valley, Redwood Valley, Laytonville, Talmage, and the City of Willits, and its surrounding areas.

Additionally, the Town of Mendocino has individual supply wells in fractured rock, which may make it more susceptible to household water outages during drought conditions.11 Fractured rock aquifers allow water to flow through it quickly but have higher rates of depletion, making these types of aquifers sensitive to drought conditions.

According to the 2025 Drought Resilience Plan and the California Division of Water Resources statewide Water Shortage Vulnerability Scoring, there are 6,654 domestic wells in the county (84%) and 25 State Small Water Systems (93%) are high risk of drought and water shortage impacts. The 2025 Drought Resilience Plan lists the following locations as having the highest density of these at-risk domestic wells.
• City of Fort Bragg
• Calpella Census Designated Place
(CDP)
11 MENDOCINO COUNTY DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLAN, MAY 2025.
• Talmage CDP
• Brooktrails CDP
• Covelo CDP

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89 • Boonville CDP
• Philo CDP
• Manchester CDP
• Laytonville CDP
• Redwood Valley CDP
• Potter Valley CDP
• Town of Mendocino
• Caspar
• Whitesboro
• Navarro
• Fish Rock
• The Oaks
• Yorkville
• Redwood Valley Rancheria
• Pinoleville Rancheria
• Coyote Valley Reservation
• Yokayo Tribe of Indians
• Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo
Indians
The Department of Water Resources classifies the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin as a medium-priority subject to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin underlies the Ukiah Valley and the Redwood Valley, and the Russian River runs the entire length of the Basin.

4.7.4 Severity
Drought severity depends on the degree of moisture deficiency, its duration, and the size of the affected area. Severity categories are based on possible impacts. As shown in FIGURE 16 Mendocino County has experienced drought in each of these categories in the past.

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90 Figure 16 Drought Categories and Possible Impacts
The 2025 Drought Resilience Plan outlines the drought stage trigger conditions that address varying levels of water shortages and are structured into stages of increasing severity. The following are the countywide triggers. FIGURE 17 shows the differences in triggers between the coastal and inland areas of the county. This is due to the differences in precipitation patterns, groundwater resources, surface water availability, and overall water resources management practices between the coastal and inland areas of the county.

Stage 1 – Water Shortage Monitoring:

The Stage 1 drought response stage reflects non-drought conditions, in which the county is experiencing no significant water shortages or drought-related stress. Response actions associated with Stage 1 include routine monitoring and the ongoing activities of the County Drought Task Force (CDTF). Unless Stage 2 or Stage 3 are enacted, the county remains in Stage

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The Stage 2 drought response stage reflects light to moderate drought conditions within the county and triggers increased monitoring and drought response activities, in addition to the routine activities outlined in Stage 1.

Stage 3 – Severe and Emergency Water Shortage:

The Stage 3 drought response stage reflects extreme drought conditions within the county, during which water users may face severe water shortages. The enactment of a Stage 3 response triggers emergency-related actions, in addition to the monitoring and mitigation activities associated with Stages 1 and 2.

The drought stage triggers for the coastal region include the number of dry well reports and two-year precipitation totals, while the drought stage triggers for the inland region include the number of dry well reports and reservoir storage levels Figure 17 Drought Response Triggers by County Region
Source: Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan, May 2025.

4.7.5 Secondary Hazards
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92 intensify, leading to the depletion of reservoir supplies and declining water levels in groundwater basins. A recent study funded by NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System found that dry soils decrease evapotranspiration rates, the combined process of water moving from the earth’s surface to the atmosphere, and cause soil to retain more heat. This combination of reduced evapotranspiration and warmer soils allows heat to escape into the atmosphere, leading to warmer air temperatures. 12
Wildfires are frequently linked to drought as a secondary hazard. Extended periods without precipitation dry out vegetation, making it increasingly prone to ignition as the drought continues. Drought can accelerate the drying of dead and fallen trees, making them more effective fuel sources for wildfires. This was experienced in 2020, where a combination of drought conditions and lightning led to the August Complex Fire, which burned over a million acres, including eastern portions of Mendocino County.

4.7.6 Exposure and Vulnerability

4.7.6.1 Community Lifelines
The community lifelines most impacted by drought are food, water, and shelter, which include agriculture and water systems. Droughts can affect people and their livelihoods in numerous ways. Most critically, they can be detrimental to the supply of drinking water and the availability of water. Analysis in the 2025 Drought Resilience Plan shows a significant portion of the county and its domestic wells (84%) and State Small Water Systems (93%) are at high risk of being impacted by drought and water shortage events in the future. 13 The most significant
effects involve water-intensive activities like agriculture, wildfire protection, municipal use, commerce, tourism, recreation, and wildlife preservation. Reduced power generation and deteriorated water quality are also potential effects.

4.7.6.2 People
The primary concern during a drought is the impact of water availability and quality on public health. A significant issue is the provision of safe drinking water, which affects all residents in the county. Dry soil combined with strong winds can deteriorate air quality by increasing the number of dust particles, potentially affecting individuals with respiratory issues.

Financially, certain groups, such as those working in agriculture, landscaping, or water recreation, may face challenges due to income loss. Recovery from this loss can be difficult.

Those dependent on groundwater are particularly vulnerable to the effects of drought.

4.7.6.3 Structures
Drought generally does not directly impact buildings. While water, irrigation systems, and sewer systems may be influenced by drought, other essential facilities are usually unaffected. 12 NOAA/NIDIS. DROUGHT BRINGS THE HEAT: NEW RESEARCH FINDS DROUGHT LENGTHENS HEAT WAVES. MAY 14, 2025. 13 MENDOCINO COUNTY DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLAN, MAY 2025.

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93 However, secondary effects from drought, such as wildfires and erosion, can have a significant impact on structures and municipal infrastructure.

4.7.6.4 Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources
The geographic reach of a drought can vary widely. Even brief droughts during the plant growth period can harm agricultural production. In regions with prolonged low precipitation, ecosystems face significant stress. Decreased waterways impact fish and aquatic plants, while vegetation loss affects animal food sources and soil stability. Wildlife may have to travel farther in search of resources, disrupting migration and breeding patterns. Wetlands, vital for environmental health, can be destroyed if water levels drop. The risk of wildfire increases as dry vegetation becomes more easily ignited, and soil erosion can degrade air quality through the release of dust.

4.7.6.5 Local Vulnerability
• Groundwater pumping and well construction during drought years can increase the possibility of aquifer overdraft.
• Water wells in Mendocino County have run dry in the late fall months, especially in drought years.
• County buildings and facilities have irrigated landscaping, including turf grass. • There is an opportunity for the County Land Use Code to include incentives for new development to implement drought-tolerant landscaping that requires less water.

4.7.7 Future Trends in Development
Any future growth will lead to increased water demand and will heighten vulnerability to drought. Proactive water conservation measures are crucial to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability, even during non-drought periods.

4.7.8 Probability of Future Occurrences
The probability of future drought occurrences in Mendocino County is significant, as data from January 2000 to January 2025 indicate that drought conditions were present for 718 weeks out of a 1,305-week period. Drought is likely to occur Annually (with a 100% annual occurrence), although its impact may not be equally felt across the county. This steady pattern is further reinforced by the consistent issuance of USDA disaster declarations between 2000 and 2024, indicating that droughts of sufficient severity to require aid are likely to continue in the future.

This suggests that drought remains a persistent hazard for the county.

4.7.9 Climate Change Impacts
Drought is a frequent phenomenon in California. The Fourth Climate Change Assessment for California, specifically the Regional Report for the North Coast Region, indicates that recent climate change studies have determined that rising temperatures, regardless of precipitation levels, will increase the likelihood of more severe and prolonged drought throughout the state.

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94 The North Coast Region is expected to experience increasing water deficits, exacerbating drought stress on soils and vegetation. Additionally, the higher frequency and intensity of drought conditions in this area are anticipated to diminish streamflows. This situation is likely to affect agricultural production in Mendocino County adversely and consequently impact the local economy. According to the 2025 Drought Resilience Plan, it is projected that multi-year droughts will become more frequent statewide, and Mendocino County will continue to experience similar or more severe drought conditions that have been experienced in the previous 20 years into the future.

4.8 Earthquake

4.8.1 General Background
An earthquake is a sudden and rapid shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, often resulting in significant geological and structural impacts. The North Coast Region is considered one of the most earthquake-prone areas in the United States. This is due to the location of three plates (Gorda, Pacific, and North American) and three fault systems known as the Mendocino triple junction that meet near Cape Mendocino. The following descriptions of active or potentially active faults and fault zones are from the Mendocino County General Plan.
• San Andreas Fault – Capable of very strong earthquakes. This fault crosses the county in the southwest corner and continues offshore north of Manchester. The last major earthquake on this portion of the fault was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake (magnitude 7.9). An earthquake of this magnitude on the fault would cause severe shaking and extensive structural damage along the south coast of the county. It was reported that the 1906 earthquake caused ground rupture from Santa Cruz to Manchester and offshore. The lateral displacement across the fault was 25 feet at Manchester.
• Whale Gulch Fault – Associated with the San Andreas Fault and located a few miles west of the offshore San Andres Fault. Extends from Shelter Cover southward into the northwesternmost corner of the county.
• Maacama Fault – Extends from northern Sonoma County to north of Laytonville.

Historically, it has only generated a few minor earthquakes, but has generated several smaller magnitude events (less than 3 magnitude). Surface fault creep, very slow movements across known fault locations, has been documented along the fault at locations east of Willits and Ukiah. The slip rate for this fault is estimated between 5-8 millimeters per year.
• Round Valley Fault – Considered potentially active, this fault traverses the northern corner of the county. No activity has been found for more than 1.6 million years. Small earthquakes with less than 3 magnitude have been recorded in the vicinity of the fault in the southern end.

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95 • Cascadia Subduction Zone – The most significant seismic source located offshore and 30 miles northwest of Mendocino County in an area where several tectonic plates converge. Capable of generating more significant earthquakes than any other seismic source in the western U.S.

Liquefaction is a phenomenon where saturated soil loses its strength and stiffness due to an applied stress, such as shaking during an earthquake, causing it to behave like a liquid. There are several alluvial basins in Mendocino County where the subsurface conditions are locally conducive to liquefaction. These include the alluvial basins in the Willits, Ukiah, and Covelo areas. Fine-grained alluvial deposits along river systems (e.g., the mouth of the Garcia River at Manchester) also are susceptible to liquefaction. Other, smaller alluvial deposits in the county may also have conditions conducive to liquefaction.

The Cal OES Earthquake Early Warning California application, also known as MyShake, is a statewide warning system that provides a few seconds or tens of seconds to take cover or other preventive measures before shaking occurs, depending on the location of the event. The application was developed in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, and US Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeAlert. The system uses data from motion sensors and the Global Navigation Satellite System across the state to detect earthquakes before they can be felt and to notify residents of impending earthquakes. Individuals can download the MyShake App on their phones to receive earthquake warnings.14

4.8.2 Past Events
Several earthquakes, each 4.0 magnitude or greater, have occurred in and near Mendocino County over the last twenty years. TABLE 11 lists earthquake events of 4.0 magnitude or higher since 2004. Two neighboring areas, especially between Healdsburg and Ukiah, experienced 5.0 and 5.1 earthquakes in 2016. The August 2016 quake caused minimal damage to homes. This region typically experiences an earthquake roughly every 15 years. The December 2016 quake had an epicenter just 24 miles from Ukiah.15
On December 5, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred offshore of Cape Mendocino near Humboldt County. Following the earthquake, a tsunami warning was sent for all areas on the coastline between Santa Cruz up to central Oregon. This was the largest earthquake to impact the North Coast since the magnitude 7.2 Cape Mendocino earthquake in 1992. The event resulted in a Proclamation of State of Emergency, which included Mendocino County.

Table 11 Earthquakes in or near Mendocino County Magnitude 4.0 or Greater Date Location Magnitude
2/18/2004 Northern California 4.6
14 2023 CALIFORNIA ENHANCED STATE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 15 KTLA Local News, 2016

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5/12/2006 Northern California 4.7
10/20/2006 Northern California 4.6
4/18/2007 Northern California 4.8
9/25/2012 Northern California 4.5
1/12/2014 Northwest of the Geysers, 4.5
8/10/2016 Northeast of Upper Lake, Ca 5.1
12/14/2016 Northwest of the Geysers, Ca 5.0
6/24/2017 Near the coast of Northern California 4.0
12/14/2017 17km WSW of Laytonville, CA 4.3
8/19/2020 11km ESE of Willits, CA 4.2
3/24/2021 21km SSW of Willits, CA 4.0
4/20/2021 20km ENE of Redway, CA 4.0
11/4/2021 19km NW of Covelo, CA 4.1
9/20/2022 5km E of Covelo, CA 4.0
6/22/2024 5 km WSW of Laytonville, CA 4.3
9/7/2024 1 km ESE of The Geysers, CA 4.3
12/5/2024 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 4.3
12/17/2024 20 km NE of Redway, CA 4.1
1/2/2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA 4.7
3/17/2025 9 km NNE of Lake Pillsbury, CA 4.2
Source: USGS

4.8.3 Location
It is important to recognize that earthquakes with epicenters outside of the county can still impact the area, as seismic waves from large earthquakes can travel significant distances.

FIGURE 18 displays historical earthquakes that have occurred in the region, along with the locations of known faults.

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The primary method for measuring earthquakes is by their magnitude, which indicates how strong an earthquake is. Scientists often use the Moment Magnitude (Mw) Scale for this purpose, though the widely known Richter (M) Scale is also common. An earthquake's magnitude is calculated based on the total fault area that ruptures and the displacement across it. TABLE 12 lists seven earthquake magnitude categories on the Mw scale, from great to micro.

Earthquakes that fall into the Catastrophic intensity can cause severe damage to infrastructure, while micro earthquakes usually cause only minor harm.

Table 12 Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity Scale
Scale Intensity Description of Effects Richter Scale
Magnitude
I Not Felt Detected only on seismographs.

II Weak Some people feel it. < 4.2
III Weak Felt by people resting; like a truck
rumbling by.

IV Light Felt by people walking.

V Moderate Sleepers awake; church bells ring. < 4.8
VI Strong Trees sway; suspended objects swing,
objects fall off shelves. < 5.4
VII Very strong Mild alarm; walls crack; plaster falls. < 6.1 VIII Severe
Moving cars uncontrollable; masonry
fractures, poorly constructed buildings
damaged.

IX Violent Some houses collapse; ground cracks;
and pipes break open. < 6.9
X Extreme
Ground cracks profusely; many buildings
are destroyed; liquefaction and landslides
are widespread.
< 7.3
XI Disastrous
Most buildings and bridges collapse;
roads, railways, pipes, and cables are
destroyed; general triggering of other
hazards.
< 8.1
XII Catastrophic Total destruction; trees fall; ground rises and falls in waves. > 8.1
Source: USGS

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99 FIGURE 19 illustrates the potential seismic shaking from future earthquakes. The ground motion level determines the shaking potential with a 2% chance of being exceeded in 50 years, corresponding to a 2,500-year average recurrence interval. The figure shows relatively longperiod (1.0 second) earthquake shaking. Long-period shaking primarily affects tall, flexible buildings but correlates well with overall earthquake damage. Although the highest hazard is in areas with the greatest intensity, no region is entirely immune to the potential impacts of earthquake damage.

4.8.5 Secondary Hazards
In Mendocino County, a major earthquake can trigger a cascade of secondary hazards that compound the initial destruction. Among the most significant are mass earth movements, which may sweep down steep hillsides destabilized by shaking and liquefaction, where saturated ground behaves like a liquid, undermining building foundations and critical infrastructure. Ground shaking can also lead to dam or levee failures or affect the performance of the structures. Tsunamis pose a risk along the coastal areas, threatening both marine and inland environments.

4.8.6 Exposure and Vulnerability
This updated HMP utilized FEMA’s Hazus 6.1 software to estimate losses from future seismic events. As in the previous HMP, this analysis focused on two scenarios with the highest likelihood of producing a large earthquake in the next 30 years. The Maacama Garberville (7.4 magnitude) and the North San Andreas (7.8 magnitude) ShakeMap scenarios, developed by the USGS, provided data relating to peak ground velocity, peak ground acceleration, and peak spectral accelerations.

FIGURE 20 and FIGURE 21 summarize the total direct economic losses modeled for these scenarios. These losses include all structural and non-structural damages, such as building damage, content and inventory loss, relocation costs, income, rental income, and wages.

Although the magnitude 7.8 San Andreas scenario has a higher magnitude than the magnitude

7.4 Maacama event, the scenario shows considerably less structural, economic, and social damage in this case. This is mainly because the region's main population centers are located farther from the fault rupture, resulting in weaker shaking during the earthquake.

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Figure 19 Shaking Potential in Mendocino County

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Figure 20 Maacama Garberville Fault 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake

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Figure 21 North San Andres Fault 7.8 Magnitude Event

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4.8.6.1 Community Lifelines
A major earthquake in Mendocino County could threaten essential lifelines. It may damage water, wastewater, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure, leaving communities without access to water, power, or communication. Roads, bridges, and railways could become impassable due to collapse or debris, isolating areas and delaying emergency responses.

Disruption of these services hampers rescue efforts, prolongs recovery, and exacerbates the disaster’s impact on residents and businesses. Fires often erupt from ruptured gas lines and damaged electrical systems, while hazardous material spills may occur if industrial facilities or transport routes are compromised. Additionally, the disruption of water, sewer, and transportation systems can hinder emergency response and recovery efforts, amplifying the long-term impacts on the community.

Based on the ShakeMap scenarios of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on the Maacama Fault and a

7.8 magnitude on the North San Andres Fault, losses are expected in both scenarios. The full reports are provided in APPENDIX E – HAZUS EARTHQUAKE SUMMARY REPORTS, with a summary listed below.
• Total Economic Losses:
o Maacama Fault 7.4M - $1.07 billion
o North San Andres Fault 7.8 M - $263.7 million
• Safety and Security:
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M – All lifelines will be at 88% functionality or greater after one week. 100% operational after 30 days.
o North San Andres Fault 7.8 M - All Lifelines will be at 100% functionality or greater after one week. 100% operational after 30 days
• Transportation (Highway, Railway, Bus, Port, and Airport):
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M - Approximately $44.83 million in estimated economic losses to transportation systems.
o North San Andres Fault 7.8 M – Approximately $10 million in estimated economic losses to transportation systems.
• Utility Systems (Potable and Wastewater, Natural Gas, Electrical Power, and Oil Systems, Communication):
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M – Approximately $162.13 million in estimated economic losses to utility systems.
o North San Andres Fault 7.8 M- Approximately $91 million in estimated economic losses to utility systems.

4.8.6.2 People
An earthquake can significantly affect people’s lives, both immediately and long-term. Strong ground shaking may cause buildings to collapse, injuring or killing those inside and displacing families from their homes. Essential services like water, electricity, and transportation can be

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interrupted, making it hard for communities to access basic needs and emergency assistance.

Even minor earthquakes can cause emotional stress, financial difficulties, and lengthy recovery periods, especially for vulnerable populations.

The Hazus models estimate impacts to people, including shelter needs and casualties. The following is a summary of each scenario from the most severe times for events to happen: a 5:00 p.m. event on the Maacama Fault and a 2:00 p.m. event on the North San Andres Fault. • Displacement and Shelter Needs:
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M – 41 displaced households; 25 individuals seeking temporary public shelter
o North San Andres Fault 7.8 M – No households are estimated to be displaced, and no individuals will be seeking temporary public shelter. • Casualty Estimates:
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M – 30 individuals have injuries that require medical attention but no hospitalization; 5 individuals have injuries requiring hospitalization (non-life threatening); 4 individuals have injuries requiring hospitalization and potentially life-threatening if not treated promptly; 1 fatality. o North San Andres Fault 7.8 M – 4 individuals will have injuries that require medical attention but no hospitalization.

4.8.6.3 Structures
Many elements contribute to earthquake-related property damage, including a building's age, design, and construction materials. Older or historic buildings face greater risks. Earthquake impacts can range from small cracks to making structures unsafe to occupy, and predicting the amount of damage is challenging due to numerous influencing factors. While modern and retrofitted buildings generally endure seismic events better, they can still suffer considerable harm during powerful earthquakes. In contrast, buildings constructed before updated safety codes are especially susceptible.

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are made of brick, stone, or concrete blocks without steel reinforcement and do not provide the strength or flexibility required to withstand earthquakes. As a result, these structures are highly vulnerable to cracking, partial destruction, or even total collapse when an earthquake strikes. Most URM buildings predate current seismic standards, posing serious dangers to those inside and nearby during significant ground movement. FIGURE 22 shows an earthquake warning sign in a restaurant in the City of Ukiah, warning customers that the building is unreinforced and may not be safe in the event of an earthquake.

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Figure 22 Earthquake Warning Sign, City of Ukiah
Source: Synergy Disaster Recovery
According to the FEMA Hazus models, both events estimate damages to buildings. The following is a summary of each scenario results.
• Debris Generated:
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M – Estimated 83,000 tons of debris generated. o North San Andres Fault – Estimated 7,000 tons of debris generated. • Building-Related Losses:
o Maacama Fault 7.4 M – $863 million estimated in building-related economic losses. 41% of the total loss is due to residential occupancies, and 12% is due to business interruptions.
o North San Andres Fault - $162 million estimated in building-related economic losses. 49% of the total losses are to residential occupancies, and 4% due to business interruptions.

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