HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2008-131CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
August 21, 2008
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment - Safety Element (PA2008 -131)
■ General Plan Amendment No. 2008 -006
PLANNER: Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
(949) 644 -3221, mwhelan @city.newport- beach.ca.us
PROJECT SUMMARY
The California Disaster Act provides local governments financial assistance to cover
costs resulting from a disaster. Assembly Bill 2140, passed in August 2006, limits the
amount the City may receive from the Act to 75% of post- disaster reimbursement costs
unless the City incorporates a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety
Element. When incorporated, local jurisdictions may receive up to 100% of post- disaster
reimbursement costs for eligible projects. Eligible projects are determined by state and
federal governments on a case -by -case basis using a complex set of criteria including
requirements that must be met by local governments.
A General Plan Amendment is required to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety
Element to comply with the requirements of Assembly Bill 2140. On July 22, 2008, the
City Council approved a resolution initiating a General Plan Amendment to incorporate
the LHMP into the Safety Element.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the draft resolution recommending City Council adoption of the General Plan
Amendment incorporating the LHMP into the Safety Element.
The Fire Department and Earth Consultants recently completed the draft LHMP. The
LHMP is a comprehensive assessment of hazards that could affect the City including
flood, earthquake, tsunami, and fire disasters. The LHMP advocates the use of
programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on the
community from a disaster. The draft LHMP is attached as Exhibit 2. Approval of the
draft LHMP and the General Plan Amendment to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety
Element are two separate processes. The City Council will take two actions: adopt a
resolution for the LHMP and a resolution for the General Plan Amendment. Following
the City Council resolution, the draft LHMP will be forwarded to the State Office of
Emergency Services (OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
for final approval.
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DISCUSSION
Analysis
State Law requires that the LHMP be reviewed annually and updated every five - years.
Pursuant to technical advice given by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the
most efficient way to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety Element is to adopt the most
current version by reference so that future changes to the LHMP will not require a
General Plan amendment. Accordingly, the LHMP is proposed to be included in the
General Plan Safety Element by reference and not included within the General Plan
text. To achieve this staff recommends the following amendments:
Under the Disaster Planning section on page 11 -21, insert a subset
paragraph:
LOCAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN The most current Local Hazards
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is and will continue to be incorporated in the
Safety Element. The Safety Element and the LHMP are complementary
documents that work together to achieve the ultimate goal to reduce the
impacts on the community from a disaster.
Change the language of Policy S 9.6 Hazards Mitigation Plan on page 11-
31:
Develop and rna'Rta'Ra hazard mitigatien plan that adveGates the use of
Maintain and
update as necessary the most current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The LHMP advocates the use of
programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on
the community from a disaster. (Imp 28.2)
The draft LHMP cross - references other City plans including the Safety Element and the
Emergency Management Plan. The references are found on page 1 -2 of the
Introduction following the Executive Summary.
Environmental Review
The proposed amendment is covered by 1506.1(b) (3) the general rule that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not subject to CEQA.
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Public Notice
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65090, notice of this hearing was published in
the Daily Pilot. Additionally, the item was shown on the agenda for this meeting, which
was posted at City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by:
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Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
EXHIBITS
1. Draft resolution
2. Draft LHMP Executive Summary
3. Safety Element with changes in red
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
Draft LHMP in PDF format on CD
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Draft Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008 -006 TO
THE SAFETY ELEMENT (PA2008 -131)
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2140 requires cities to incorporate a local
hazards mitigation plan into their Safety Element in order to receive up to 100 %
post- disaster reimbursement costs for elegible projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach Fire Department has developed a
Local Hazards Mitigation Plan which is a comprehensive assessment of hazards
that could affect the City including flood, earthquake, tsunami, fire disasters and
advocates the use of programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce
the impacts on the community from a disaster; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2008, the City Council initiated a General Plan
Amendment to incorporate the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan, by reference, into
the Safety Element; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65353 requires that,
when local regulations have authorized a Planning Commission to review and
make recommendations on a proposed General Plan or amendments to a
General Plan, the Commission shall hold at least one public hearing before
making its recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
August 21, 2008, and considered the amendment to the Safety Element of the
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan to
incorporate the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan is an activity covered by
1506.1(b)(3) the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant effect
on the environment and it is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Newport Beach as follows:
Section 1. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt
the following amendments to the Safety Element of the General Plan,
Under the Disaster Planning section on page 11 -21 insert the
following paragraph:
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LOCAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN The most current Local
Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is and will continue to be
incorporated in the Safety Element. The Safety Element and the
LHMP are complimentary documents that work together to achieve
the ultimate goal to reduce the impacts on the community from a
disaster.
Change the language of Policy S 9.6 Hazards Mitigation Plan on
page 11 -31 to the following:
Maintain and update as necessary the most current Local Hazards
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The LHMP
advocates the use of programs and projects that, when
implemented, will reduce the impacts on the community from a
disaster. (Imp 28.2)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2008, by the
Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach, California.
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Robert Hawkins, Chairman
Barry Eaton, Secretary
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Five -Year Action Plan
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires all counties, cities, and
tribes in the United States to complete a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan. These Plans are to
identify the hazards that have occurred or may occur in the study area, and provide
mitigation strategies, or action items, designed to save lives and reduce the destruction of
property. The City of Newport Beach has addressed this requirement by completing a
Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (the Mitigation Plan or "the Plan ") that describes
and analyzes several issues of concern to the City, including earthquakes, floods, tsunamis,
wildfires, strong winds, and unstable slopes. Furthermore, the Plan provides resources and
information, in addition to action items and programs, that are meant to assist Newport
Beach in reducing risk and preventing loss from future natural hazard events. Per Federal
requirements, this Plan is to be reviewed and updated every five years.
How is the Plan Organized?
The Mitigation Plan contains a five -year action plan, background on the purpose and
methodology used to develop the Plan, a profile on Newport Beach, sections on natural
hazards that have occurred or have the potential to impact the City, and a number of
appendices. All of the sections are described in detail in Section 1, the Plan Introduction.
Who Participated in Developing the Plan?
The Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is the result of a collaborative
effort between various City Departments and their consultant, Hoag Hospital, local
citizens, and regional and state organizations. Public participation played a key role in the
development of goals and action items. Information regarding the various natural hazards
that can impact the City of Newport Beach has been made available to the public in a
variety of forums since 2003, when the City commissioned a report on the natural hazards
to be used in updating the City's Safety Element of the General Plan. This Plan builds on
the work begun in 2003; the chapters on natural hazards are updates of those in the
Technical Report to the Safety Element, but additional information on each of these
hazards, formatted in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
(FEMA) requirements for these documents, is included herein.
Presentations to various stakeholders have been made across the City, both as part of the
original Safety Element work, and for this project. The Draft version of the Plan was posted
on the City's website to allow for, and provide ongoing citizen/stakeholder information and
participation. A link to post comments and questions regarding the Draft document was
provided on the City's website. This document has also benefited from the input and
guidance provided by the members of the Hazard Mitigation Steering and Advisory
Committees, whom have guided the process of developing the Plan from its inception.
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The Steering Committee was comprised of representatives from:
✓ City of Newport Beach Emergency Services (Ms. Katie Eing)
✓ City of Newport Beach Fire Department (Mr. Jim Turner and Mr. Steve Bunting)
✓ City of Newport Beach General Services Department (Mr. Mike Pisani), and
✓ City of Newport Beach Information Services — CIS Division (Mr. Scott Watson).
The Advisory Committee included members from the departments listed above, plus
representatives from these other City departments and organizations:
✓ City of Newport Beach Public Works Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Police Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources
✓ City of Newport Beach Planning Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Administrative Services Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Library
✓ City of Newport Beach Utilities, and
✓ Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital.
The template used for this document was originally prepared by the Office of Disaster
Management, Area C. Their permission to use and build upon the original document is
herein kindly acknowledged. The information presented in this Plan is a compilation from
many different sources (listed in Appendices A and 1); however, the following organizations
merit special recognition for the wealth of information they provide to the general public.
These are resources that the Advisory Committee should rely on both during the
implementation of the action items contained in this plan, and in the development of
future Plans.
• California Geological Survey (CGS)
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Summary of Findings
Analysis of the natural hazards that could impact the City of Newport Beach indicates that
there are five main hazards (earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, landslides and strong winds)
that could impact Newport Beach causing sufficient damage that a Federal emergency
could be declared. The hazard most devastating to Newport Beach would be an
earthquake on any of three faults that extend through or are located near the City. An
earthquake under or near the City has the potential to cause extensive damage due to
ground shaking, fault rupture, liquefaction, earthquake- induced slope instability, and
inundation due to catastrophic failure of the City's water storage reservoirs. Flooding due
to intense rainfall, often combined with high tides, can also cause damage in some
sections of Newport Beach. During wet winters, when the ground becomes saturated, the
hilly areas of the City can slide, with the potential for loss of property and damage to the
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City's infrastructure. Flooding of the coastal areas could also occur due to tsunamis, storm
surge, and as a result of a rise in sea level due to global warming. Another hazard with the
potential to cause significant losses in the City is wildland fire, especially at the interface
with urban development. Wildland fires fanned by strong Santa Ana winds have the
potential to increase the burn area and therefore losses. In addition to Santa Ana winds,
windstorms have caused sporadic, but widespread flooding and damage in Southern
California. Tornadoes and water spouts have occasionally landed in the Southern
California area. These unusual, but potentially damaging meteorological conditions will
be discussed, with emphasis on their historical incidence and potential future impacts.
What is the Plan's Mission?
The mission of the Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is to promote
sound public policy designed to protect citizens, critical facilities, infrastructure, private
property, and the environment from natural hazards. This can be achieved by increasing
public awareness, documenting resources available for risk reduction and loss prevention,
and identifying activities to guide the City towards building a safer, more sustainable
community.
What are the Plan's Goals?
The goals of the Mitigation Plan describe the overall direction that the City of Newport
Beach, through its departments, agencies, organizations, and citizens, can take toward
reducing its risk to natural hazards. The goals of the Plan are stepping- stones between the
broad direction of the mission statement and the specific recommendations outlined in the
action items. The main goals of Newport Beach's Mitigation Plan are summarized below.
Protect Life and Property
Implement activities that assist in protecting lives by making homes, businesses,
infrastructure, critical facilities, and other property more resistant to losses from
natural hazards.
♦ Reduce losses and repetitive damages for chronic hazard events while promoting
mitigation measures and insurance coverage for catastrophic hazards.
Improve the quality and availability of hazard assessment information to empower
the City's residents and property owners in understanding and requiring that new
development in high hazard areas be avoided, and that preventive measures in
existing development in areas vulnerable to natural hazards be implemented.
Public Awareness
Develop and implement education and outreach programs to increase public
awareness of the risks associated with natural hazards in Newport Beach.
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Provide information on tools, partnership opportunities, and funding resources to
assist in implementing mitigation activities.
Natural Systems
♦ Balance natural resource management and land use planning with natural hazard
mitigation to protect life, property, and the environment.
Preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance natural systems to serve natural hazard
mitigation functions.
Partnerships and Implementation
♦ Strengthen communication and participation among and within public agencies,
citizens, non - profit organizations, businesses, and industry to gain a vested interest
in the implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the impact of natural
hazards.
♦ Encourage leadership within public and private sector organizations to prioritize
and implement local and regional hazard mitigation activities.
Emergency Services
♦ Establish policy to ensure that mitigation projects for critical facilities, services, and
infrastructure are given priority.
Strengthen emergency operations by increasing collaboration and coordination
among public agencies, non - profit organizations, businesses, and industry.
Where appropriate, coordinate and integrate natural hazard mitigation activities
with emergency operations plans and procedures.
How Are the Action Items Organized?
The action items are a list of activities that Newport Beach's agencies and citizens can
implement to reduce risk in the community. Some action items have community -wide
application, whereas others can be implemented on an individual basis by residents and
business owners. Each action item includes an estimate of the time line for
implementation. Short-term action items are activities that the City's agencies may
implement with existing resources and authorities within one to two years. Long -term
action items may require new or additional resources or authorities, and may take between
one and five years (or more) to implement.
Chapter 4 includes all of the action items developed for the Plan, including both multi -
hazard action items, and hazard - specific action items. The hazard- specific action items
are also repeated in the appropriate chapter of the Plan dealing with that specific hazard
(Chapter 6: Earthquakes; Chapter 7: Floods and Tsunamis; Chapter 8: Wildfires; Chapter 9:
Landslides and Slope Instability, and Chapter 10: Windstorms). Natural hazard data
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specific to the Newport Beach area were collected, researched, and analyzed. These data
were then presented to the Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee, who developed draft
action items. The proposed action items were presented to and discussed with City staff
and the public (see Appendix B); their feedback was used to finalize the action items
presented in the Plan. Each action item is followed by the following information:
Coordinating Organization
The coordinating organization is the public agency with regulatory responsibility to
address natural hazards, or that is willing and able to organize resources, find
appropriate funding, or oversee activity implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Coordinating organizations may include local, county, or regional agencies that are
capable of or responsible for implementing activities and programs.
Timeline
Action items include both short- and long -term activities. Each action item includes
an estimate of the time line for implementation. Short-term action items are activities
which Newport Beach's agencies are capable of implementing with existing resources
and authorities within one to two years. Long -term action items may require new or
additional resources or authorities, and may take between one and five years (or more)
to implement.
Ideas for Implementation
Each action item includes ideas for implementation and potential resources, which
may include grant programs or human resources.
Plan Goals Addressed
The Mitigation Plan needs to be regularly monitored and evaluated to measure its
success in achieving its goals once implementation begins. To that end, the plan goals
addressed by each action item are included — they provide the means by which the
success of each action can be measured. The plan goals are organized into the
following five areas:
✓ Protect Life and Property
✓ Public Awareness
✓ Natural Systems
✓ Partnerships and Implementation
✓ Emergency Services
Partner Organizations
Partner Organizations are not listed with the individual action items, but they are
listed in Appendix A. Partner Organizations are agencies or public/private sector
organizations that may be able to assist in the implementation of action items by
providing relevant resources to the coordinating organization. The partner
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organizations listed in the Resource Directory (Appendix A) of the City of Newport
Beach's Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan are potential partners recommended
by the Hazard Mitigation Advisory Board. These organizations, however, were not
contacted during the development of the Mitigation Plan, and should therefore be
contacted by the coordinating organization to establish their commitment of time and
resources to action items.
Constraints
Constraints may apply to some of the action items. These constraints may be a lack of
City staff, lack of funds, or vested property rights, which might expose the City of
Newport Beach to legal action as a result of adverse impacts on private property.
How Will the Plan be Implemented, Monitored,
and Evaluated?
The Plan Maintenance Section of this document details the formal process that will ensure
that the Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan remains an active and
relevant document. The plan maintenance process includes a schedule for monitoring and
evaluating the Plan annually and producing a Plan revision every five years. This section
describes how the City will integrate public participation throughout the plan maintenance
process. Finally, this section includes an explanation of how the City's government intends
to incorporate the mitigation strategies outlined in this Plan into existing planning
mechanisms such as the City's General Plan, Building and Safety Codes, and community
development plans.
Plan Adoption
Adoption of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by the local jurisdiction's governing body is
one of the prime requirements for approval of the Plan. Once the Plan is completed, City
Council is responsible for adopting the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan. The local agency
governing body has the responsibility and authority to promote sound public policy
regarding natural hazards. The City Council will periodically need to re -adopt the Plan as
it is revised to meet changes in the natural hazard risks and exposures in the community.
The approved Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan will be significant in the future growth
and development and redevelopment of the community.
Coordinating Body
The City of Newport Beach Hazard Mitigation Strategic Committee will be responsible for
coordinating implementation of Plan action items and undertaking the formal review
process. The City's Manager, or his or her designee, can and will assign representatives
from City agencies and other organizations to serve in this committee, as appropriate,
including, but not limited to, the current Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee members.
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The City Council will adopt the City of Newport Beach Local Natural Hazard Mitigation
Plan, and the Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee will take responsibility for Plan
implementation. The City Manager, or designee, will serve as a convener to facilitate the
Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee meetings, and will assign tasks such as updating
and presenting the Plan to the members of the committee. Plan implementation and
evaluation will be a shared responsibility among all of the Hazard Mitigation Advisory
Committee members.
Implementation through Existing Programs
The City of Newport Beach addresses statewide planning goals and legislative
requirements through its General Plan, Capital Improvement Plans, and City Building and
Safety Codes. The Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan provides a series of
recommendations that are closely related to the goals and objectives of these existing
planning programs. The City of Newport Beach will have the opportunity to implement
recommended mitigation action items through existing programs and procedures.
Economic Analysis of Mitigation Projects
Many studies have shown that one dollar spent on disaster mitigation saves ten dollars in
future disaster costs. But, where is this pre- disaster mitigation money best spent? To
answer this question, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses two
different but valid approaches to identify and measure the costs and benefits associated
with natural hazard mitigation strategies or projects: benefit/cost analysis and cost -
effectiveness analysis. Conducting benefit/cost analysis for a mitigation activity can assist
communities in determining whether a project is worth undertaking now, in order to avoid
disaster - related damages later. Cost - effectiveness analysis evaluates how best to spend a
given amount of money to achieve a specific goal. Determining the economic feasibility
of mitigating natural hazards can provide decision makers with an understanding of the
potential benefits and costs of an activity, as well as a basis upon which to compare
alternative projects. These exercises can also help prioritize the implementation of action
items based on the limited resources available.
Formal Review Process
Newport Beach's Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan will be evaluated on an annual
basis to determine the effectiveness of its programs, and to reflect changes in land
development or programs that may affect the mitigation priorities. The evaluation process
includes a firm schedule and time line, and identifies the local agencies and organizations
participating in the evaluation of the Plan. The convener will be responsible for contacting
the Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee members and organizing the annual meeting.
Committee members will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the
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mitigation strategies in the Plan.
Continued Public Involvement
The City of Newport Beach is dedicated to involving the public directly in the continual
review and updates of its Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Copies of the Plan will be
made available at City Hall. The existence and location of these copies will be published
on the City's website and in City newsletters. The Plan also includes the address and
phone number of the City's Emergency Services Coordinator, whom is responsible for
keeping track of public comments on the Plan. This site will also contain an email address
and phone number to which people can direct their comments and concerns.
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participating agency, government office, and City staff. A Citywide drill, which involves
implementation of the Plan, is conducted annually.
Currently, NBFD provides basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS) and emergency
transportation utilizing the fire engines and ladder trucks housed in the Department's eight fire
stations along with the paramedics housed in three of those stations. While the NBFD has the
immediate capability of providing ALS service at three simultaneous incidents, there is an occasional
need for additional ALS units. Additional ALS service is provided by nearby and adjoining public
agencies by means of cooperative automatic aid agreements. Emergency transportation beyond the
capability of the department is provided by private ambulance companies.
Mass casualty incidents, those incidents usually involving three or more critical patients require the
implementation of the Orange County Fire Services Operational Plan Annex "Multi - Casualty Incident
Response Plan." This Plan is an organizational plan that aids in assigning treatment teams and quickly
moving patients off scene to appropriate receiving centers in an expeditious and organized manner.
The multi - casualty plan is intended to be implemented during any multi casualty incident, such as
multiple vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, hazardous materials incidents, high -rise fires, and so
forth. Although the system has been designed to be used with as few as three patients, it can be
expanded to an infinite number as it becomes necessary.
Lastly, in the event of a disaster, the City's Emergency Operations Center can be opened. The center
has undergone a series of considerable upgrades and improvements. Training for the residents within
the City continues through the Community Emergency Response Team program. The continued
development of the community's disaster preparedness efforts will aid the residents of Newport
Beach in an areawide disaster by fostering a citywide culture of "preparedness.
LOCAL HAZARD MI'T'IGATION PLAN
'I lie most current Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is and will continue to be incorporated in
the Safety Element.'The Safety Islement and the I,H%IP are complementary documents that work
together to achieve the ultimate goal to reduce the impacts on the community from a disaster.
Goals and Policies
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Protection of people and property from the adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and
rogue waves.
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S9.1 Review and Update Emergency Plans
Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an
annual basis. (Imp 28.2)
S9.2 Emergency Management System Training
Conduct annual training sessions using adopted emergency management
systems. Coordinate with other urban area jurisdictions to execute a variety of
exercises to test operational and emergency plans. (Imp 28.2)
S9.3 Participation in Mutual Aid Systems
Maintain participation in local, regional, state, and national mutual aid systems to
ensure appropriate resources are available for response and recovery during and
following a disaster. (Imp 14.3, 28.2)
S9.4 Familiarity with National and State Response Plans
Ensure that all Newport Beach personnel are familiar with the National Incident
Management System, the National Response Plan, the State of California Master
Mutual Aid Agreement, the Orange County Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan,
and any other relevant response plans consistent with their position in the City's
Emergency Management Plan. (Imp 28.2)
S9.5 Emergency and Disaster Education Programs
Sponsor and support education programs pertaining to emergency/disaster
preparedness and response protocols and procedures. Distribute information
about emergency preparedness to community groups, schools, religious
institutions, transient occupancy establishments, and business associations. (Imp
28.2, 29.1)
S9.6 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Maintain and update as necessary the most current Local Hazards Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The most current LHMP
advocates the use of programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce
the impacts on the community from a disaster.
(Imp 28.2)
S9.7 Existing Development within 100 -year Flood Zones
Implement flood warning systems and evacuation plans for areas that are
already developed within 100 -year flood zones. (Imp 28.2)
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