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

February 2, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on March 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chamber to review subcommittee reports and approve minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. - The agenda included updates from eight subcommittees covering Safety and Security, Food/Hydration/Shelter, Health and Medical, Water Systems, Energy, Communications, Transportation, and Hazardous Materials. - The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (LB CERT) presented its report on earthquake readiness and subcommittee activities. - The Greater Laguna Fire Safe Council provided an update with attachments including SAWTI (Seasonal Assessment of Wildfire Threat Index) data for February 2026 from both Laguna Beach and Irvine. - The meeting was structured to allow public comment on items not on the agenda, with presentations limited to three minutes per person. - Council Liaison Whalen was scheduled to provide an update to the committee. - The committee format included dedicated time for committee member comments, feedback, and input on emergency preparedness matters. - No specific action items or decisions were recorded in the agenda materials provided for this meeting.

Key Decisions

- Approved the draft minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting.