Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 AM in City Council Chambers to discuss emergency preparedness initiatives and infrastructure resilience. - Building Official Dennis Bogle presented on the Building Division's inspection program for private drainage systems and post-disaster response procedures. - The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) presented a report on earthquake readiness and seismic evaluation of multi-unit wood-frame buildings with weak first stories. - The Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council provided an update on fire risk mitigation efforts in the community. - Multiple subcommittees reported on their activities, including Communications, Earthquake Readiness, Emergency Circulation, Emergency Medical, Fire Risk Mitigation, and Policy & Ordinance Working Group. - The Committee reviewed draft minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting and received public comments submitted in writing. - The Communications subcommittee shared an Orange County Register article related to their outreach efforts.

Key Decisions

- Approved draft minutes from the February 5, 2024 EDPC meeting. - Approved or amended the agenda for the March 4, 2024 meeting.