Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - November 3, 2025

November 3, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) held its December 1, 2025 meeting with Chair Shelly Bennecke presiding, focusing on year-end accomplishments and preparations for 2026. - The meeting primarily addressed the committee's 2025 wrap-up and accomplishments, though specific achievements were not detailed in the agenda materials. - Council Liaison Bob Whalen was expected to provide updates on City Council activities related to emergency preparedness. - Staff member Sarah Limones from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was scheduled to brief the committee on current initiatives. - Seven subcommittees covering safety and security, food and shelter, health and medical services, water systems, energy, communications, transportation, and hazardous materials were set to report on their activities. - The November 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with corrections to the Transportation section regarding culvert and bridge concerns. - Laguna Beach CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and the Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council provided regular reports on emergency preparedness activities. - SAWTI (Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index) data from November 7, 2025 s

Key Decisions

- The November 3, 2025 draft minutes were approved with an amendment to section 4.3 Transportation to clarify that "Rahimian raised concerns about culvert and bridges owned and maintained by the city" (approved unanimously).