HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 - Disaster Council Approval of the 2020 Comprehensive Disaster Leadership PlanCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum
DATE:
TO:
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SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
April 27, 2020
City Council
Derek Johnson, City Manager
Keith Aggson, Fire Chief, Fire Department KA
Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan Adoption
Receive and Approve the Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan
This memorandum provides information to the upcoming May 5, 2020 Disaster Council Meeting.
The Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan is an extension of the State Emergency Plan and is
written to be compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National
Response Framework. An Executive Summary provided at the beginning of the document
describes the Emergency Operations Plan and supporting annexes for the new plan. On Tuesday
April 21, 2020, the City Council received and approved the new San Luis Obispo City
Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan as the update to the City’s 2011 Emergency Operations
Plan.
The Charter of the Disaster Council identifies the need for plan approval through Disaster Council
Resolution to the staff report and attachments. Staff recommends the Disaster Council receives
and approves the 2020 SLO City Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan.
2.24.040 Disaster council—Powers and duties: It shall be the duty of the disaster council, and it
is empowered, to review and approve the emergency operations plan and mutual-aid plans and
agreements and such ordinances and resolutions and rules and regulations as are necessary to
implement such plans and agreements. The disaster council shall meet upon call of the emergency
services director or, in his or her absence from the city or inability to call such meeting, upon call
of the deputy emergency services director. (Prior code § 2430.2)
If you have any questions, please contact me at (805) 781-7377 or kaggson@slocity.org
Attachments:
a - SLO City Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan Staff Report dated April 21, 2020
b - COUNCIL READING FILE - SLO City Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan
Item 3
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Department Name: Fire
Cost Center: 8599
For Agenda of: April 21, 2020
Placement: Business
Estimated Time: 15 Minutes
FROM: Keith Aggson, Fire Chief
Prepared By: James Blattler, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN AS
THE COMPREHENSIVE DI SASTER LEADERSHIP PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan (CDLP) as the updated 2011 Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP) (Attachment A).
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department is responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and updating the City’s adopted
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP is a comprehensive all-hazard document that City
staff, public safety, and public service personnel can utilize as a guide while providing critical
services during a disaster or large-scale emergency. The EOP includes annex plans for specific
hazards that have been identified in the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The EOP does not supersede the established protocols for responding to day-to-day emergencies
such as fire service, law enforcement or other departments. Rather, it focuses on those
emergency conditions that will require additional and coordinated response beyond the ability of
any one or set of departments to respond.
The current version of the plan was adopted by City Council on June 7, 2011, with the most
recent annex revision completed in 2013. The Fire Department determined th e current EOP was
in need of a comprehensive review and update. Due to a lack of internal resources, the Fire
Department released a request for proposal seeking a qualified firm to update the City’s EOP.
After reviewing the proposals, the Fire Department selected a local contractor to complete the
scope of work who recently updated EOPs for neighboring agencies.
Work on the new plan, to be re-named the Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan (CDLP)
(Attachment A) began in the summer of 2019 and was finalized in March of 2020. The new plan
was designed to be simpler and more straightforward to allow for City staff to more easily
familiarize themselves with the plan during times of disaster or large-scale emergency, with the
added focus on disaster recovery and resiliency.
ATTACHMENT A Item 3
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An executive summary is provided at the beginning of the document and staff recommends
references the various annexes for details rather than a comprehensive page by page review. The
CDLP, including the Hazard Specific Annexes, was developed using State Multiple Hazard
Functional Planning guidelines, the San Luis Obispo Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the State of
California Disaster Plan, the National Disaster Recovery Framework, the National Infrastructure
Protection Plan, FEMA Continuation Guidance, and the National Response Plan. As such the
CDLP, complies with state and federal mandates. Compatibility with the San Luis Obispo
County Disaster Management Plans was designed into the CDLP.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On June 7, 2011 the City Council adopted the City’s current Emergency Operations Plan which
was approved to move the City into compliance with the SEMS, the NIMS and the NRF.
Public Engagement
City Staff conducted an Open City Hall survey from July 10, 2019 through August 12, 2019 (34
days) which generated feedback from the public. In total, there were 55 comments submitted
with an equivalent of 2.8 hours of public comment (Attachment B). The feedback was reviewed
by City staff and taken into account during the writing of the CDLP.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action i n this
report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A
Funding Identified: N/A
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing Cost
General Fund $N/A
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $ N/A
There is no fiscal impact associated with approving the Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan
as the plan provides guidance to the City during times of emergencies.
ATTACHMENT A Item 3
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ALTERNATIVES
Continue to utilize the existing plan. This is not recommended as the existing plan is outdated
and in need of significant revisions and updates to ensure the City can successfully prepare for,
respond to and recover from disasters in the City.
Attachments:
a - COUNCIL READING FILE - Comprehensive Disaster Leadership Plan 2020
b - Public Engagement Feedback
ATTACHMENT A Item 3
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Contents
i. Summary of responses 2
ii. Survey questions 4
iii. Individual responses 5
ATTACHMENT A Item 3
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Summary Of Responses
As of August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM, this forum had: Topic Start
Attendees:123 July 10, 2019, 4:08 PM
Responses:55
Hours of Public Comment:2.8
QUESTION 1
What natural disasters do you believe will impact the City of San Luis Obispo?
Answered 55
Skipped 0
accident associated casualty caused chemical crisis damage disasters drought earthquake earthquakes fire fires
flash flood flooding floods gas heat human major mudslides multiple natural nuclear outage possible power prolonged related so
storm storms water wildfire wildfires wind
QUESTION 2
What human made hazards may impact the City of San Luis Obispo?
Answered 55
Skipped 0
accident active airplane buildings canyon case could crash crashes diablo disaster due emergency failure fire fires from
gas homeless human lack lines nuclear old other out people plant police power public rail riot shooter shooting support
terrorism traffic truck water
QUESTION 3
What are your expectations of the City of San Luis Obispo prior to a disaster?
Answered 55
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Skipped 0
all also areas assist best citizens community create disaster disasters emergency evacuation event fire get
help how information infrastructure keep large maintain out people plan plans possible power prepared preparedness public
residents resources response some t they training up water
QUESTION 4
What are your expectations of the City of San Luis Obispo during a disaster?
Answered 55
Skipped 0
accurate agencies assist assistance citizens communication control coordination disaster do emergency etc evac
evacuation help information maintain order outside people personnel plan plans possible property provide public
quickly residents resources respond response safe safety services state timely what where who
QUESTION 5
What are your expectations of the City of San Luis Obispo after a disaster?
Answered 55
Skipped 0
agencies aid assist assistance citizens cleanup communication community disaster ensure federal flood from get
help info information keep learned need out people place plans provide public rebuild rebuilding relief residents
resources response safe services state support t up what work
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Survey Questions
QUESTION 1
What natural disasters do you believe will impact the City of San Luis
Obispo?
QUESTION 2
What human made hazards may impact the City of San Luis Obispo?
QUESTION 3
What are your expectations of the City of San Luis Obispo prior to a
disaster?
QUESTION 4
What are your expectations of the City of San Luis Obispo during a
disaster?
QUESTION 5
What are your expectations of the City of San Luis Obispo after a
disaster?
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Individual Responses
Name not available
July 11, 2019, 5:55 AM
Question 1
Earthquake
Question 2
Diablo Canyon..what happens if waste pooling pools crack or leak after
earthquake
Question 3
Clear evacuation routes ...should we use the grade? Go up hiway 1? That
kinda thing.
Question 4
Health and safety. Law and Order
Question 5
Guidance and support to rebuild
Name not shown
outside Neighborhoods
July 11, 2019, 6:33 AM
Question 1
Drought, Earthquake or Fire
Question 2
The power company shutting down the City infrastrucuture and water
leaving its citizens without the ability to operate their house, keep
refrigeration of food and the ability charge their EV.
Question 3
City officials need to plan a disaster lving community. A battery operated
community of Tiny Houses, Bunkhouses for emergency living quarters to
maintain the City operation, first responders living quarters. Please. seek
and review Paradise, CA troubles as a guide to measures needed for
rebuilding after a fire disaster where their are NO City services or a town
to maintain due to loss of displaced citizens
Question 4
City to enact and try to accomendate public safety measures
Question 5
City to rebuild infrastrucutre Water, Electricity and can follow the lead of
Sonoma County, Napa and Paradise for their input given their rebuilding
efforts
http://paradiserebuilds.org/
Phil Wagner
inside Neighborhood 8
July 11, 2019, 8:21 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, flooding, and wildfire.
Question 2
Accident at Diablo Canyon, water treatment plant failure, sewage
treatment plant failure, lack of infrastructure to accommodate growth,
and unintended consequences due to gorwth.
Question 3
A comprehensive Disaster Plan and periodic drills to prepare for disasters
Question 4
Dissemination of accurate information, public safety, work the plan as
best as possible.
Question 5
Ensure public safety, re-establish public services and utilities, assessment
of Disaster Plan effectiveness
Name not shown
outside Neighborhoods
July 11, 2019, 8:27 AM
Question 1
Earthquakes, wildfires,
Question 2
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transportation bottlenecks, severed utilities (gas, water,
communications)
Question 3
Maintain infrastructure to withstand some hazards; have a disaster
response plan; have/get the resources to execute the plan; provide
information to the public as to what they can realistically expect from the
government in the event of a disaster.
Question 4
Provide timely and accurate information to the public; execute the
disaster response plan; reach out to County, State, Federal agencies for
assistance commensurate with level of need; provide facilities and
resources to support those affected and provide guidance to enable
affected individuals and families to become self sufficient as quickly as
possible.
Question 5
Assemble teams to evaluate what worked and what didn't work; revise the
disaster response plan based on "lessons learned"; provide information to
the public summarizing the response efforts, the cost, the lessons
learned, the revised expectations moving forward.
David Holmes
inside Neighborhood 10
July 11, 2019, 8:33 AM
Question 1
Don't know about "will" [poorly designed question?] but wildfire or
earthquake seem possible.
Question 2
Fire from power lines, gas fire from underground piping,
[Interesting that this question uses "may," while the prior one used "will."
Intentional?]
Question 3
Appropriate / cost-effective steps to mitigate loss of life and property
damage. Note that risk can never be reduced to zero and the core
question is always a risk / cost / benefit analysis.
Providing for continued effectiveness of fire, police and hospital services
during and after a disaster is a top priority.
Question 4
See above.
Question 5
See above.
Jessica Ray
inside Neighborhood 10
July 11, 2019, 9:51 AM
Question 1
Earthquakes and fires
Question 2
Students driving too fast and carelessly, and everyone else driving
obliviously (distracted and selfish/careless driving). Chemicals being
released into the environment. Potentially fires, when people are careless.
Question 3
To respond to disasters as best as they are equipped for and keeping in
mind how their response may have a long-term effect on people and the
environment. I expect that I will be notified efficiently and clearly on how
to properly respond to sudden disasters and be equipped for impending
disasters. Create/maintain apps that might be useful in preparing for or
to be notified of disaster.
Question 4
Communicate clearly and honestly, and give citizens a chance to make
decisions that may impact the city and environment long-term.
Question 5
Communicate clearly and honestly (even when mistakes or bad decisions
were made). Open town hall meetings to discuss and debrief. Rally and
organize the community to participate in cleanup and helping one
another.
Name not available
July 11, 2019, 10:00 AM
Question 1
fire, flood
Question 2
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nuclear power accident, oil spill
Question 3
prepare citizens (and schools) for safest actions to be taken in case of
disaster; designate escape routes; keep streets clear of obstacles (like
obtrusive bicycle lanes on Chorro); keep debris out of creeks; set up ways
to reach and possibly transport elderly and disabled to safety. Note: I was
here in the flood of 1973 when the school district sent children home in
unsafe conditions. I saw children bicycling through flood waters on Pacific
Street.My own children were in a bus leaving Laguna Junior High that had
to cross through a flooded area on Foothill. They were badly frightened,
and still talk about it.
Question 4
fail-safe notification process for all houses when evacuations are
necessary; police presence on main arteries; designation of refuges for
people and animals; assistance to citizens who can't manage by
themselves
Question 5
I don't know.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 12
July 11, 2019, 11:49 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, fire, nuclear fuel leak
Question 2
Homeless waste and trash in creeks and public lands
Question 3
Have a plan in place and review/practice regularly
Question 4
Respond to immediately to personal health and safety needs. Respond to
infrastructure damage. Communicate challenges/progress.
Question 5
Follow-up communications and continued community response/support.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 4
July 11, 2019, 11:53 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, Nuclear Power Plant accident, Wildfire.
Question 2
Terrorism, Arson, chemical/nuclear/biological accidents.
Question 3
Monitoring, investigation, enforcement, training, education.
Question 4
Rapid response, Alerts, traffic and crowd control, professionalism,
coordination between agencies.
Question 5
Education, public announcements, cleanup.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 1
July 11, 2019, 1:03 PM
Question 1
Earthquake, fire
Question 2
Diablo Canyon
Question 3
Develop an evacuation plan, and inform citizens of the plan.
Question 4
Clear roads , instructions on what to do.
Question 5
Clean up and remediation
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 6
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July 11, 2019, 1:19 PM
Question 1
Wildfire, wildfire, wildfire.... wildfire.
Possible earthquake.
Wildfire.
Question 2
Increased utility outages (planned and unplanned).
Violent mass casualty events (very concerned about vulnerability of
citizens at Farmers' Market and Mission Plaza events).
Hazmat accident on highway or rail.
Question 3
Learn from errors/best practices of other communities.
Ensure all City employees understand their roles as Disaster Service
Workers. Hand in hand with that is ensuring that all City employees'
families are the model of preparedness so essential staff can and will
return to work to assist in the event of a disaster.
Build a more robust Emergency Operations Center (perhaps one that isn't
immediately adjacent to the rail line...)
Question 4
Timely, accurate, reliable information.
Well-coordinated response from traditional (Fire, PD, Public Works) and
non-traditional (Parks & Rec, Community Development) staff. All hands
on deck!
Question 5
Assist with recovery effort by connecting residents and businesses with
State and Federal agencies with resources for recovery.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 6
July 11, 2019, 1:48 PM
Question 1
Earthquake
Question 2
Fires
Question 3
To have little or nothing of substance to address the important issues, but
they will produce a glossy report.
Question 4
To do a poor job , to fumble and fail to to the best.
Question 5
To circle their wagons, lie about anything that makes them look bad and
deny any responsibility or wrong doing.
Tim J
inside Neighborhood 6
July 11, 2019, 2:21 PM
Question 1
Natural? Earthquakes mostly. Weather extremes, but that might now fall
under man-made.
Question 2
Diablo Canyon, Rail accidents, Fascism.
Question 3
Should have food and water stored ag various locations within the city to
last at least a month for entire population. Evacuation plan for hazardous
materials/radiation event.
Monthly public trainings on how to react, including compassion training
so people don't turn into a mob. Get self-generated off-grid power
systems set up around city to at least power emergency
shelters/community buildings (Library, Veterans Hall, etc.). Create public
communication system that doesn't rely on private, for profit companies
like Verizon who will put money over emergency services.
Question 4
All city staff/trained citizen volunteers activate to check on every city
resident/building. Broadcast the truth.
Question 5
Improve upon systems that may have not functioned ideally. Find out how
other cities/unincorporated areas are faring and offer assistance if
possible.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 1
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July 11, 2019, 2:36 PM
Question 1
Possibly an earthquake
Question 2
The Homeless epidemic, the person running around with the Police Chiefs
service weapon that she left in a bathroom at fast food restaurant.
Question 3
I have lost hope in the city’s ability to accomplish anything. Our Police
Chief can’t keep track of her weapon.
Question 4
Absolutely nothing. If you are hoping this city will be able to accomplish
anything you’ll be sadly disappointed. Make a plan for yourself and
family.
Question 5
The City manager and Mayor will say that the city preformed amazingly.
Everyone will know that’s absolutely false.
Name not available
July 11, 2019, 2:59 PM
Question 1
Earthquakes and Wildfires. Also possible, very strong winds and torrential
rains, so even flooding or mudslides.
Question 2
Above-ground power lines, gas lines, old water and sewer lines, old
crumbling bridges.
Question 3
I doubt they would be much more prepared then they were for the last
earthquake. I manage property in the downtown area, and as I recall,
there were "hot"power lines down on the street (Marsh St) in front of one
of the buildings I manage. It took forever for that to be remedied. The City
should be pro-active in under grounding all power lines, starting with
creating some safe routes out of town. There is not even one presently.
There are even power lines over the 101! How about looking up next time
you drive up Osos St/Santa Barbara? Do you see the problem? And that
street was just completely torn up to install some very large pipes, yet
nothing was done about the cris-crossing maze of over-head power lines.
With each new development, you require developers to install or bond
around proper infrastructure. Yet owners of older properties have been
able to lease and sell, realizing huge profits without any requirement to
pay their share of the cost of updating infastructure. It is time to find
some ways to get the work paid for and done! Also, wasn't that old bridge
over Marsh Street which looks as if it is coming apart at the edges
supposed to be replaced?
Here are some other suggestions: Create some organizations and
systems. Imagine there is no electricity. Ham Operator networks?
Neighborhood preparedness teams with say annual meetings? That
might help elderly and disabled in each neighborhood and facilitate quick
checks on people who might need help with getting out or getting aid.
Establish regionalized distaster "leaders" & specific types of equipment
or supplies? Knowing where to access exactly what and who in advance
could save critical time and losses. These networks could also alert
safety personnel to where the needs are most urgent.
Question 4
Little to none at present. We have a good fire department, and I have
confidence in them. But if the disaster is very big and regional, I would
expect the City to recruit State and Federal aid.
Question 5
I have noticed that after big storms they do send out tree crews to get the
trees out of the streets, and that is very helpful. Other than that about all I
would expect them to do is to assess the damage, and apply for State and
Federal aid for relief from the expenses.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 7
July 11, 2019, 3:26 PM
Question 1
Fire and flood, not necessarily in that order. Drought. Low probability of
earthquake.
Question 2
In case of emergency, public panic and disorder; traffic jams; looting;
homeless camps and waste; drug/marijuana and alcohol abuse, which
could variously impact first responders.
Question 3
A technically up-to-date and fully staffed EOC; fully funded police and fire
first responders; clear protocols for EOC communications with citizens;
regularly updated building and rental codes and regulations to reflect
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population growth, aging construction, improved weather and earthquake
prediction; infrastructure reconstruction.
Question 4
Coordination between city, county and state agencies; transparent
communication with citizenry via media and cell phone; coordinated
deployment of city, local and state emergency services; enforcement of
public order and protection of property.
Question 5
As necessary, restore communications, order, public services; in concert
with Red Cross, Salvation Army, Food Bank, and other charitable
organizations, see to provision of food and temporary shelter, giving
priority to families.
Name not available
outside Neighborhoods
July 11, 2019, 3:37 PM
Question 1
wildfire, drought, earthquake, storm/flood
Question 2
nuclear plant discharges, potential civil unrest in the case of localized
food or water shortages.
Question 3
To analyze risks and scenarios, take measures to prepare emergency
plans for communication and logistics to assist residents and
neighborhoods adversely affected. Educate/remind the public about
what they should do pre-emergency (water storage, emergency food
supplies, go-bag, etc.)
Question 4
Maintain civil control, provide communication and logistics to assist
residents and neighborhoods adversely affected.
Question 5
Seek disaster reconstruction aid to rebuild community assets, formulate
plans to incentivize community rebuilding in sectors hardest hit, evaluate
scenario planning vs. actual disaster and improve plans and resources
based on lessons learned.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 8
July 11, 2019, 3:56 PM
Question 1
Wildfire, earthquake
Question 2
PGE line failure causing fires
Question 3
Hold utilities accountable for maintenance BEFORE something happens.
Question 4
Assist with orderly evacuation, keeping citizens safe then keeping our
homes safe.
Question 5
Keep citizens safe
Prevent looting if citizens have to evacuate
Name not available
July 12, 2019, 1:19 PM
Question 1
Earthquake
Question 2
Diablo Canyon
Question 3
To have emergency plans in place for multiple foreseeable disasters and a
quick and efficient way to get that information to the public. Also disaster
plan info with visuals distributed to the public before disaster strikes.
Question 4
To not only implement plans to protect as many people as possible but
have outside help lined up for different types of emergencies incase our
responders are not sufficient.
Question 5
I would hope we have some sort of plan for cleanup and rebuilding in
place.
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Name not available
July 12, 2019, 6:30 PM
Question 1
Earthquake, fire
Question 2
Possibility of eliminating city support of fire/police dispatch center.
Question 3
Maintain fire/police personnel including dedicated, city supported
dispatch center.
Question 4
Respond in a timely manner to emergencies.
Question 5
Have seasoned, competent fire and police personnel.
Name not available
July 12, 2019, 6:47 PM
Question 1
Earthquake, Human caused multiple casualty crisis, Nuclear accident,
chemical accident, Flood, Storm
Question 2
Terrorist , or other active shooter or riot.
Question 3
Create the ability to maintain or restore order and assist victims as
possible.
Question 4
To restore and/or maintain order and assist victims as possibleTo
Question 5
To work on restoring the town to the wonderful place it is.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 5
July 12, 2019, 6:47 PM
Question 1
Earthquake, Human caused multiple casualty crisis, Nuclear accident,
chemical accident, Flood, Storm
Question 2
Terrorist , or other active shooter or riot.
Question 3
Create the ability to maintain or restore order and assist victims as
possible.
Question 4
To restore and/or maintain order and assist victims as possibleTo
Question 5
To work on restoring the town to the wonderful place it is.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 12
July 13, 2019, 11:36 AM
Question 1
Wildfire
Question 2
wildfire
Question 3
Reduce fire load in hills surrounding city
Question 4
clear useful information available easily
Question 5
Affected people given appropriate info.
Mike Bettencourt
inside Neighborhood 12
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July 13, 2019, 5:38 PM
Question 1
Earthquakes, Major brush fires, Flooding during a major storm, Major gas
leaks.
Question 2
Any type of terror attacks, whether it be by a person with a gun or a bomb.
Question 3
Knowing that the city can be prepared in the best possible way for any
disaster and use all city resources to be ready as best they can.
Question 4
Knowing that the city can handle the disaster and don't be worried about
calling outside help to maintain or control the disaster.
Question 5
T keep intouch with people that are affected by the disaster and help in
any way they can.
Name not available
July 15, 2019, 3:45 PM
Question 1
I believe the most likely natural disasters that we will face include fires
and earthquakes.
Question 2
Certainly, a catastrophic fire seems the most likely human made disaster.
Question 3
First, I would like the City to partner with the citizens of SLO prior to
finalizing a new plan. Second, we need to educate residents about their
personal responsibility to be prepared for a natural disaster. Lastly, it
would be valuable to involve school PTAs, churches and community
organizations to help carry the message of preparedness.
Question 4
City emergency personnel along with agency partners must move quickly
to implement actions necessary to provide relief and rescue services to
the public.
Question 5
First aid, search and rescue, sheltering those in need, daily
communication in order to keep citizens informed
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 9
July 15, 2019, 5:04 PM
Question 1
Fire
Earthquake
Flood
Heat
Question 2
Multiple vehicle accident
Fire
Power outage
Gas or waterline break
Hazardous material
Crime wave
Nuclear
Terrorism (including cyber)
Riot
Medical emergency (e.g. pandemic flu)
Question 3
Have a detailed plan for potential disasters.
Provide training and drills for all City employees.
Stockpile some critical emergency supplies and equipment.
Provide outreach training and guidelines for the community. Especially
focus outreach on large stakeholders (e.g. Cal Poly, schools, mobile home
parks, HOAs, etc.).
Question 4
Coordinate the response.
Provide ongoing communications with stakeholders and the general
public.
Question 5
Evaluate the situation and determine critical needs and priorities.
Reach out to the government and others for help.
Distribute and facilitate aide.
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Ensure that there is help with paperwork.
Cut red tape to expedite the response.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 1
July 15, 2019, 7:45 PM
Question 1
Fire earthquake nuclearincident
Question 2
Fire
Question 3
Solid evacuation and sheltering plans informed to the residents
Question 4
Honest timely info to public
Question 5
Prompt application for state and federal assistance. Current info to
population re resources and aid available.
Name not available
July 16, 2019, 1:18 PM
Question 1
earthquake
earthquake with Diablo implications
Question 2
Pollution - impact of old infrastructure and needed updates
Question 3
letting people know where and how to get information in an emergency
help with shelter/emergency response help as needed
communicating with the community often and with information/updates,
not just instructions
find a way to organize community efforts so donations/help is centralized
- utilize social media and get out in front of issues/help
Question 4
be a community leader,/show care and leadership, even if outside of city
limits
Question 5
Continue to be the hub of information for people living here, looking for
people locally or those looking for info outside of the area, that can't get
here in an emergency.
know how to convene leaders, emergency workers, and volunteers to help
the most people without duplication or wasted time/resources
Name not available
July 17, 2019, 5:58 AM
Question 1
Any chaos, we will be so stuck on the roads to leave.
Question 2
The lack of lanes to travel outta here. Traffic will kill us . The homeless
used the city for the last time as their toilet
Question 3
Better infrastructure would help, put the homeless on Prado , just keep
picking them up and relocating them back there. All of them. Not allowed
to loiter downtown!!!!!
Question 4
Not much can be done when you can’t evacuate
Question 5
Learn the hard way.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 6
July 22, 2019, 11:37 AM
Question 1
Earthquake & Fire
Question 2
Anhydrous ammonia tank failure (near airport) and Nuclear plant
malfunction (less concerning, personally)
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Question 3
Enforcement of codes and inspection of critical infrastructure. Education
of all likely risks.
Question 4
Shelter, food and water for those displaced. Unyielding firefighting policy.
Accountability where failures exist.
Question 5
Repair the incredible community that we have and learn from mistakes to
ensure it won't happen again. Encourage innovation in preventing future
events.
Name not available
July 24, 2019, 6:32 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, wildfire, flash flooding after fires
Question 2
PGE imposed rolling blackouts, chaos due to lack of infrastructure,
support, public knowledge and resources. brush fires by transients and
careless citizens. trash and refuse piling up, traffic chaos due to lack of
police officers (lack of funding and support of our police, money going to
the wrong people)
Question 3
attempt to educate the public, help those who choose to prepare, have a
solid plan of action in place with contingencies for worst case scenarios.
Question 4
Maintain order, help those who need help, be organized, provide
information as quickly as it becomes available.
Question 5
rebuild if necessary, learn from mistakes and successes. give
praise/recognition to the staff who kept everything going and the
sacrifices of the people who are most often forgotten about.
Name not available
July 26, 2019, 12:17 AM
Question 1
drought
Question 2
terrorism
Question 3
none
Question 4
none
Question 5
none
Name not available
July 30, 2019, 8:30 AM
Question 1
Fire, Earthquake
Question 2
Blackout, nuclear attack (unlikely but based on our proximity to
Vandenberg AFB there could be side effects)
Question 3
That in general there are contingencies for most disasters, no matter how
unlikely they seem and that we are prepared to be moderately self
sufficient (during a large event commonly used external resources may
be expended elsewhere)
Question 4
I expect that emergency services are prepared to keep public order
(prevent looting and violence spurred by fear)
Question 5
I would expect that the City put together a post-disaster report which
summarizes and puts to rest facts the event. This report should include a
easy to digest summary, a long and technical portion as well as interviews
and testimony from citizens.
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 10
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July 31, 2019, 2:18 PM
Question 1
--fire
--earthquake
--flooding
Question 2
--road capacity--I know we are all trying our best, but some of the roads in
SLO are overcrowded and hazardous even outside of rush hour traffic.
(for example, a left turn onto broad from those side residential streets--I
often will cut through parking lots in the back of neighboring housing
complexes and add more time to my commute just to avoid getting t-
boned trying to cross oncoming traffic). I can't imagine how that would
play out in an emergency situation.
Question 3
--adequate road plans/maps for evacuations, should it come to it.
Question 4
--clear/ample communication, as many provisions as possible (food,
water, shelter, etc.), public service personnel staffed during an event to
route people into a plan of action/evacuation.
Question 5
--all of the previous, plus relief programs for rebuilding, support for
businesses, etc.
Name not shown
inside Neighborhood 1
August 2, 2019, 12:59 PM
Question 1
Fire, excessive rain, possible earthquake.
Question 2
Deablo (but I do not see this as a hazard I worry about), excessive brush
not cleared.
Question 3
preparation to mitigate the above risks. ie city plan, resident information,
training, requirements and guidelines.
Question 4
good information flow, strong support.
Question 5
good information flow and ongoing support and cleanup
Name not available
August 4, 2019, 9:16 PM
Question 1
Earthquakes
Question 2
Fires
Question 3
Early as possible notification!
Question 4
Assistance with homebound people
Question 5
Monitoring of air & water quality
Name not shown
outside Neighborhoods
August 6, 2019, 1:51 PM
Question 1
fire, flood
Question 2
active shootings, terrorism, nuclear disaster
Question 3
good communication on things we can control
Question 4
good communication on where to find resources and what to do.
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Question 5
communication on what to do
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 2
August 6, 2019, 2:14 PM
Question 1
Earthquake
Question 2
Fire
Question 3
To be prepared for all kinds of disasters
Question 4
To act calm, sensibly, fast and according to their training in the event of
disaster
Question 5
To continue providing support to all victims and continue with further
education and training, as needed, and as discovered (learned) while
handling disaster care.
Name not available
August 6, 2019, 2:18 PM
Question 1
Earthquakes
Question 2
Escape routes, panic
Question 3
Training, especially with other departments, agencies
Question 4
Respond quickly, communicate
Question 5
Communication.
Name not available
August 6, 2019, 2:26 PM
Question 1
earthquakes, wild fires, flooding, landslides tsunami an awakening
volcano meteor
Question 2
any thing could be a hazard depending on the circumstances. ie airplane
crashes into chemical plant. airplane takes out power pole. ag worker
takes down city power while handling irrigation equipment. railroad
crossings. tall trucks under low overpasses. dysfunctional traffic lights in
huge intersections. traffic jams in general. if there is a disaster be it
human or natural there are only two ways out of this county and the
traffic would make it prohibitive to try.
Question 3
continuous risk management, updating of tech for monitoring and
response, updating of equipment and training of first responders . the
city is growing and the needs are changing. . keep checking for the
expanding development of earthquake advance warning systems. it pays
for humans to be prepared for disasters. pg&e has sent out prep lists.
but the city has certain zoning rules that inhibit being able to be a prepper
for a disaster. this may be an area to check into. ie generators,
alternative living quarters such as campers on the property, water
storage units. etc.
Question 4
coordination of responding agencies. local state and fed and ngo
Question 5
follow up on what succeeded and what failed to help. i would expect of
the population though, confusion panic and chaos. thus the agencies
need to be prepared for that also. not all people are hooked into a mobile
communication device..
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 7
August 7, 2019, 9:55 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, flooding and fire.
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Question 2
Debris in creeks
Question 3
Clean up fire hazard and stream blocking debris in public areas and
creeks.
Question 4
Information
Question 5
Information
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 10:07 AM
Question 1
Wildfires, power outage, Earthquake, flooding dt
Question 2
Unreinforced buildings, buildings, homes not up to code to withstand
earthquakes; homes built close to open spaces, people living in
creek/other natural areas causing fires.
Question 3
Keep open spaces clear of illegal campers and debris that can contribute
to fires and/or clog creeks; have resources and emergency evacuations
areas for evacuees - complete with appropriate resources, water, food,
bedding or ways to get those
Question 4
Quick and aggressive evac notifications, quick response for medical
needs, cohesive plan on what the city will provide and what citizens can
do to prepare, where evac centers are located, provide clear evac plans
and routes/alternative routes.
Question 5
Assist wit clean up, coordinate emergency services like providing an easy
access place for residents to be a to meet with red cross, female, local
relief agencies/resources; provide transitional help/temp housing for
those that haven't been able to return home ie keep evac center open.
Debrief citizens on how things went, impacts, services provided, plans for
improvement for future disasters. Provide clear info on budget impacts
and plans to recoup/recover and ensure proper funding going forward.
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 10:46 AM
Question 1
Fire, earthquake, possible flooding/weather-related disasters
Question 2
Airplane crash, train crash, vehicle crashes, nuclear disaster, shooting
Question 3
To have completed a thorough risk management analysis (of which this
survey is a component), determine possible scope of various disasters,
plan for ways to mitigate the hazards, and plan for emergency services if
the disasters occur
Question 4
To take a lead role in the protection of life and property; communication
Question 5
Same as above.
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 11:15 AM
Question 1
Fires & Earthquakes
Question 2
Increased homeless population and the trash/drugs that come along with
that.
Question 3
Work towards things that will help reduce large fires such as more
controlled burns.
Question 4
Great communication and continued updates. This could be through
social media, mobile apps, text alerts, etc.
Question 5
Work towards solutions to improve the negatives that arise from the
disaster and properly communicate this to the community.
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Name not available
August 7, 2019, 11:30 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, fires, floods, windstorm, epidemic
Question 2
Transport (rail and truck) hazmat, mass shootings, aircraft crash,
terrorism. The downtown Famers Market is extremely vulnerable to a
truck attack (as per Nice, France in 2016); said vulnerability would be
greatly (and inexpensively) mitigated by simply parking a city truck
across Higuera at Osos. Similar barriers at other intersections and
access points would be good too, but the Higuera/Osos intersection is by
far the most critical vulnerability. Do this now.
Question 3
I'd like to see more emphasis on public education and preparedness, also
realistic TTX and CPX exercises of command level staff. Informational
workshops on risks and response issues should be developed for the
community at large and also city leadership and management level staff.
I don't believe there's been an EOC activation or "no-notice" drill of same
in many years.
Question 4
Responsive command and control of SLO City resources and emergent
community elements. Timely and appropriate strategic communications
with city residents (who speaks for the city? Who's the "lead" PIO and
what team supports them?). Accurate situation assessment reports to
Regional and State mutual aid systems and effective coordination of
responses from out of area resources.
Question 5
Rapid restoration of essential services. Assertive representation and
assistance with state and federal aid programs to the affected portions of
the community. SLO City should have an accurate and efficient system
for tracking reimbursable response costs. Good communications with
the city residents and businesses on relief and restoration programs and
progress.
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 6
August 7, 2019, 12:06 PM
Question 1
Wildfires, earthquakes
Question 2
Active shooters, nuclear release
Question 3
Provide best evacuation routes, advertise evacuation centers (within the
city, nearby cities, and the broader county)
Question 4
Provide prompt communication about changing threats, utilizing text and
other communication.
Question 5
Provide safe access to homes, and restore power, water, gas, in a timely
manner.
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 12:31 PM
Question 1
Fire, Flooding, Gas Explosions
Question 2
Construction
Question 3
Communication and guidance.
Question 4
Disaster management and responsiveness.
Question 5
Disaster management and responsiveness.
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 12:58 PM
Question 1
Earthquake, Fire, Power Outage
Question 2
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Industrial Explosion, Chemical Release, Contagious Disease
Question 3
Have a robust action plan, materials needed to contain the even,
personnel to assist the public
Question 4
Have a robust action plan, materials needed to contain the even,
personnel to assist the public
Question 5
Relief, area with FEMA and agencies to assist rebuild
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 2:32 PM
Question 1
Flood
Earthquake
Storms
Wildland Fire
Question 2
Diablo Canyon
HazMat incident
power outage
active shooter
Question 3
tell us what their plan is for response
have the equipment and supplies necessary to shelter people
Question 4
to respond quickly bring us back to normal
Question 5
help us get the monies to recover properly
Name not available
August 7, 2019, 3:04 PM
Question 1
Earthquakes and Wildfires mainly.
Question 2
Fires and the accelerated effects of climate change due to fossil fuel
burning.
Question 3
Prevention and community education to include emergency
preparedness and expanded CERT training / coordination within higher
density areas of the county. Evacuation plan if appropriate / needed.
Possible alert systems via TEXT / Media and possibly in-place siren
system.
Question 4
Communication and direction to the citizens as best as possible.
Contingency plans that are in-place for schools, hospitals and
government that can be somewhat transferable to the private sector.
Question 5
Too attend to the fallout as best as possible while keeping certain
functions of Gov.'t running while tending to saving lives and property.
Hospitals will need contingency plans and potential triage areas defined.
That is why CERT is so important. Services will be stretched thin and
people will need to be somewhat self-sufficient for a period of time
depending on the extent of the disaster.
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 3
August 9, 2019, 7:45 AM
Question 1
Earthquake, severe heat, flooding, fire.
Question 2
Shooting in public places. In case of emergency, people getting trapped
on the roads from traffic because they can't get out of town. Right of ways
need to be improved to allow easy exit.
Question 3
Increased understanding of potential disasters (likelihood of fire in certain
areas, most likely failed buildings during earthquake, flooding areas
relative to San Luis Creek and overtopping of stormwater system). In the
case of a disaster, responders will be able to go right to where the help is
needed most and direct individuals to safety or help.
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Question 4
Executing evacuation plans based on the fulfilled expectations stated
above. In the case of a disaster, responders will be able to go right to
where the help is needed most and direct individuals to safety or help.
Question 5
Providing medical assistance and a safe place for shelter.
Name not available
inside Neighborhood 10
August 9, 2019, 8:22 AM
Question 1
fire, flood, earthquake
Question 2
fire, accident at Diablo
Question 3
preparedness information, predetermined exit routes out of the City,
predetermined shelter locations
Question 4
information, assistance with elderly and infirmed, effort at protecting
property if that's reasonable based on the disaster
Question 5
information, guidance to resources, effort at protecting property if that's
reasonable
Name not available
outside Neighborhoods
August 9, 2019, 3:37 PM
Question 1
Fire, earthquake, mudslides, water depletion.
Question 2
Nuclear, mass shooting.
Question 3
Clear plan of action.
Question 4
Provide resources for getting basic necessities and care.
Question 5
Clear and easily accessible communication about next steps and
resources available.
Allan Cooper
inside Neighborhood 5
August 10, 2019, 12:01 PM
Question 1
Flash floods in the Downtown Core, hillside related mudslides, wildfires
encroaching on SLO's city limits, earthquake damage and associated
problems with evacuation, prolonged periods of smoke inhalation
associated with nearby wildfires, prolonged drought resulting in water
rationing, heat strokes caused by prolonged heat waves, wind damage
associated with increasing severity of storms and storm/wind related
power outages.
Question 2
Nuclear fallout from the Diablo power plant (perhaps resulting from
severe seismic activity), domestic terrorism, human caused power
outages, railroad- or truck-related toxic spills, bridge failures, sewage
spills, vector-borne diseases, plane or helicopter crashes in urban areas,
explosions resulting from gas leaks, water pollution (lead, mercury, etc.),
fires caused by arsonists and war.
Question 3
Evacuation could be a problem since we have a limited number of roads
leading into and out of the City. Evacuation should be part of our disaster
preparedness plans. The City should prevent urbanization from taking
place in flood plains, under flight paths, adjacent to wildlands that are
prone to wildfires or on unstable slopes. In order to facilitate evacuation,
the City should cap its building heights to 3-4 stories. The City should
assure that residents have easy access to cars (as opposed to the current
policy of limiting parking for cars) or some form of public transportation.
The City should encourage residents to go off the grid (and/or have
backup generators) in the event of major power outages. The City should
encourage residents to stockpile food and water in the event of
emergencies.
Question 4
Obviously recue operations should take place. Advisories should be
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broadcast. Calls for assistance from the State and Federal Government.
Safe havens (gyms, basements, etc.) should be provided for displaced
residents and visitors. Executive orders should be made declaring a state
of emergency. Both lanes of roads should be redirected to maximize
evacuation.
Question 5
Work with FEMA to provide remuneration for losses. Get assistance from
the National Guard for flood or wildfire related clean up. Reassess
reurbanization of lands within flood plains, adjacent to wildlands, along
fault lines, etc. Relocation of displaced residents. Stricter ordinances
pertaining to disaster preparedness (i.e., raising the minimum height of
buildings above 100 year flood plains, increasing the mandatory use of
fire retardent building materials, mandatory air filtration/purification
systems installed in new buildings, etc.).
Name not available
August 11, 2019, 11:31 PM
Question 1
Flood and earthquake.
Question 2
Increased building and the height of buildings in the downtown will make
it more difficult to evacuate. What kind of transportation is in place to
evacuate the city. All of the vehicles have been pushed out of the city.
Question 3
City should have a plan for transportation out of the downtown core to
facility evacuation. It appears that the creeks in the city have been
neglected and not cleaned and cut back to allow for water to flow in the
high flood area.
Question 4
Plan to be able to evacuate the city during a flood warning. A plan for an
earthquake.
Question 5
Provide medical and disaster relief to assist people in being safely housed
if out of their homes. If able to return to their homes what is needed to
make the infrastructure safe enough for residents to return.
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