Emergencies that can affect our neighborhood take many forms. In Southern California, we are always at risk from natural hazards such as earthquakes and fires. In addition, threats from human sources are possible. In recent years, medical authorities have also become concerned about the possibilities of pandemics that can cause widespread illness.
This Web site is designed to help our community prepare and plan
for emergencies. We suggest that you start with the section called The Essentials, which
describes the basic steps any household should take to be ready for a wide spectrum of
emergencies. Other links present information specific to various threat types such as
Earthquake, Fire, Pandemic, Severe Weather and Human-Caused Threats. Our Links page
points to just a few of many resources available on the Internet.
The County has been trying to improve emergency response systems and planning. We have identified priority areas that are of particular concern. Both Chaney Trail and the Meadows have been identified as priority areas. We would like to meet with residents to obtain feed back as part of the planning process.
Purpose:
The purpose of this meeting is to explain to the community the county emergency response system and planning
as well as obtain feed back from the community on emergency planning issues. This interchange will help to
identify community emergency planning needs and next steps needed to meet the Board assignment.
Participation:
These meetings will involve representatives from lead county agencies, Supervisor
Antonovich's office and representatives from the appropriate community group/neighborhood
emergency preparedness group(s)
Format:
The meeting will
be a panel presentation. The County will facilitate a structured discussion
where we will discuss one or more emergency scenarios and each agency will
explain its role and plans. Community representative/members may raise issues
and ask questions and we will record any outstanding issues that need to be
addressed by further discussion and or planning.