Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on June 2, 2025, to review disaster preparedness initiatives and receive presentations from Southern California Edison (SCE) and Laguna Beach Fire Department (LBFD). - Southern California Edison presented on their disaster preparation and response procedures specific to Laguna Beach. - Laguna Beach Fire Department presented a proposal for Red Flag Parking Expansion to enhance wildfire safety measures. - The Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council reported on SAWTI (Situation Awareness and Weather Tool Integration) results from 2023, 2024, and 2025. - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Earthquake Readiness Subcommittee provided updated reports on local preparedness efforts. - A video from Laguna Beach High School's FLOW Program on home hardening for wildfire protection was presented. - The committee reviewed draft minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting for approval. - Subcommittees provided updates on Communications, Earthquake Readiness, Emergency Circulation, Emergency Medical, Fire Risk Mitigation, and Policy and Ordinance Working groups. - The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at Council Cha

Key Decisions

- Approved agenda with potential amendments (if necessary). - Draft minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting were scheduled for approval.