Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on April 6, 2026, to review draft minutes, receive updates from council liaison and staff, and hear reports from seven subcommittees covering safety, food/water, energy, communications, transportation, and hazardous materials. - The meeting included a report from the Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (LB CERT) and the Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council with data from recent fire management operations. - No specific action items or decisions were identified in the agenda materials provided, which primarily consisted of procedural agenda items and committee/subcommittee reports. - The meeting facilitated coordination among various disaster preparedness subcommittees responsible for different aspects of emergency response (safety and security, food and hydration, shelter, health and medical services, water systems, energy, communications, transportation, and hazardous materials). - Public participation was offered with a three-minute speaking limit for members of the public to address the committee on non-agenda items within the committee's jurisdiction.

Key Decisions

No specific decisions can be identified from the provided agenda materials, which consisted primarily of reports and updates rather than action items requiring votes.