Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on May 6, 2024, to receive updates on emergency preparedness initiatives, community risk assessment, and fire safety programs. - Police Chief Calvert delivered a presentation on department operations and emergency response capabilities. - Committee members discussed and reviewed a draft resolution concerning the Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (CRA-SOC) recommendations prepared by ESCI. - The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provided updates on training programs and readiness activities. - The Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council presented data from the South Area Wildfire Threat Index (SAWTI) for 2022, 2023, and 2024, showing wildfire risk trends. - New City Manager Dave Kiff was introduced to the committee by Council Liaison Whalen and Chair King. - Subcommittees reported on various emergency preparedness topics including climate action, communications, earthquake readiness, emergency circulation, emergency medical services, fire risk mitigation, and policy ordinances. - The committee approved draft minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting. - Multiple staff reports and public part

Key Decisions

- Approved draft minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting. - Discussed draft resolution on Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (CRA-SOC) prepared by ESCI. - Reviewed SAWTI wildfire threat index data from 2022-2024 for fire risk assessment.