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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 - Disaster Council Approval of the 2020 Comprehensive Disaster Leadership PlanCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum DATE: TO: FROM: VIA: PREPARED BY: 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 Packet Page 1 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 Packet Page 2 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 Packet Page 3 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 Packet Page 4 1 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Contents i. Summary of responses 2 ii. Survey questions 4 iii. Individual responses 5 ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 5 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 2 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 6 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 3 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 7 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? 4 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 8 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 5 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 9 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 6 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 10 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 7 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 11 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 8 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 12 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 9 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 13 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. 10 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 14 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 11 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 15 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. 12 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 16 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) 13 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 17 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 14 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 18 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. 15 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 19 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. 16 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 20 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. 17 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 21 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 18 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 22 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. 19 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 23 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 20 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 24 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. 21 | www.opentownhall.com/7675 Created with OpenGov | August 14, 2019, 2:25 PM Emergency Management Plan Feedback What priorities do you want the City to focus on in their updated Emergency Management Plan? ATTACHMENT A Item 3 Packet Page 25 Page intentionally left blank. Item 3 Packet Page 26