Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met virtually on October 5, 2020, at 6:00 PM via Zoom to discuss emergency preparedness matters including COVID-19 updates, fire risk mitigation, and evacuation planning. - The meeting included approval of minutes from the September 14, 2020 meeting and reports from various subcommittees including Communications, Earthquake Readiness, Emergency Circulation, and Fire Risk Mitigation. - Staff provided updates on the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the status of the emergency evacuation study. - The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) submitted a report on their activities for September 2020. - The Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council presented SAWTI (Situation Awareness and Weather Tool Integration) data for August and September 2020. - The committee reviewed the updated FY 2020-2021 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Work Plan. - Discussion occurred regarding FEMA and CalOES requirements for CERT virtual training and certification during the pandemic. - The committee received updates on the Planning Commission and City Council review of August 2019 EDPC recommendations to streamline fuel modification and fire safe

Key Decisions

- Approved draft minutes from the September 14, 2020 EDPC meeting. - Approved or amended the meeting agenda (specific action not detailed in provided content).