LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - Edl€¦ · The purpose of this local hazard mitigation plan is to identify the County ... tribes and general ... and supports the California Shakeout

2017

Prepared by:

NAME OF JURISDICTION ANNEX

1/1/2017

LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MAY 2017

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY OF Name: Mr. Philip Dominguez Title: Director of School Support Service Address: 545 Chaney Street City, State and Zip: Lake Elsinore, Calif. 92530

Direct Contact: (951) 253-7028 Fax: (951) 253-7009 Email: [email protected]


PLAN ADOPTION/RESOLUTION The (Jurisdiction) will submit plans to Riverside County Emergency Management Department who wi l l forward to California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) for review prior to being submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In addition, we will wait to receive an “Approval Pending Adoption” letter from FEMA before taking the plan to our local governing bodies for adoption. Upon approval, the (Jurisdiction) will insert the signed resolution.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this local hazard mitigation plan is to identify the County’s hazards, review and assess past disaster occurrences, estimate the probability of future occurrences and set goals to mitigate potential risks to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural and man-made hazards.

The plan was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to achieve eligibility and potentially secure mitigation funding through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs.

Riverside County's continual efforts to maintain a disaster-mitigation strategy is on-going. Our goal is to develop and maintain an all-inclusive plan to include all jurisdictions, special districts, businesses and community organizations to promote consistency, continuity and unification.

The County’s planning process followed a methodology presented by FEMA and CAL-OES which included conducting meetings with the Operational Area Planning Committee (OAPC) coordinated by Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) comprised of participating Federal, State and local jurisdictions agencies, special districts, school districts, non-profit communities, universities, businesses, tribes and general public.

The plan identifies vulnerabilities, provides recommendations for prioritized mitigation actions, evaluates resources and identifies mitigation shortcomings, provides future mitigation planning and maintenance of existing plan.

The plan will be implemented upon FEMA approval.


TABLE OF CONTENT T able of Co nte nts

CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 1 PLAN ADOPTION/RESOLUTION ............................................................................................................. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1.0 - COMMUNITY PROFILE ................................................................................................... 6

1.1 CITY MAP ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................ 6 1.3 BRIEF HISTORY ..................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 ECONOMY DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 6 1.5 POPULATION AND HOUSING................................................................................................ 6 1.6 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS ......................................................................... 7 1.7 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND LAND USE ........................................................................... 7

SECTION 2.0 - PLANNING PROCESS ..................................................................................................... 7 2.1 LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS ............................................................................................... 7 2.2 PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL (OA) PLANNING PROCESS ................................................ 7 2.3 DATES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ....................................................................... 7 2.4 PLANS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION ..................................................................................... 8

SECTION 3.0 – MITIGATION ACTIONS/UPDATES ................................................................................. 8 3.1 UPDATES FROM 2005 PLAN ................................................................................................. 8 3.2 NEW HAZARDS OR CHANGES FROM 2005 ......................................................................... 8 3.3 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS ......................................................................... 9 3.4 MITIGATION PROJECT UPDATES ........................................................................................ 9

SECTION 4.0 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................. 11 4.1 CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES .............................................................. 11 4.2 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL LOSS .......................................................................................... 11 4.3 TABLE REPLACEMENT VALUES ......................................................................................... 11 4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES ........................................................ 14

SECTION 5.0 – COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM ................................................................................... 15 5.1 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES ....................................................................................... 15 5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROPERTIES .................................................................. 15

SECTION 6.0 - CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................... 15 6.1 REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES........................................................................ 15 6.2 ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES ............................................. 16 6.3 FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES.................................................................................... 17 6.5 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................ 18

SECTION 7.0 - MITIGATION STRATEGIES ........................................................................................... 18 7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................... 18 7.2 MITIGATION ACTIONS ......................................................................................................... 19 7.3 ON-GOING MITIGATION STRATEGY PROGRAMS ................ Error! Bookmark not defined. 7.4 FUTURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES ................................................................................... 20

SECTION 8.0 - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS ........................................ 21 SECTION 9.0 - INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS................................... 21 SECTION 10.0 - CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................ 21 APPENDIX A – PUBLIC NOTICES AND MAPS ...................................................................................... 22 APPENDIX B – INVENTORY WORKSHEETS ........................................................................................ 24 APPENDIX C – PLAN REVIEW TOOL/CROSSWALK ............................................................................ 25



SECTION 1.0 - COMMUNITY PROFILE

1.1 LEUSD ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY MAP

See Exhibit A

1.2 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE DESCRIPTION

The Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) was formed in 1989 when Elsinore Union High and Elsinore Elementary merged and unified. It covers 140 square miles including the city of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, as well as a portion of North Murrieta including the communities in and around Ortega Highway and Horsethief Canyon.

The average temperature range is from the High 30s to the high 90s. Average annual rainfall is 12.4”.

1.3 BRIEF HISTORY

Elsinore Grammer School was opened in 1984 serving students in grades 1 through 8. The Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) was formed in 1989 when Elsinore Union High and Elsinore Elementary Districts merged and unified. LEUSD currently serves a student population of approximately 22,000 students residing through (12) K-5 elementary sites, (2) K-8 schools, (4) 6-8 middle schools, (3) comprehensive high schools, (1) alternative high school program, and (1) dependent charter online school. The school district also provides pre-school and adult educational services.

1.4 ECONOMY DESCRIPTION

LEUSD is funded primarily from state funding. Federal and local funding are also sources of revenue.

1.5 POPULATION AND HOUSING

Lake Elsinore Unified serves several communities with a combined population of approximately 121,000 and specifically educates 22,000 students.


1.6 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS

LEUSD partners with the City of Lake Elsinore, City of Wildomar, City of Canyon Lake, County Communities and County of Riverside OES. LEUSD has established emergency communications/response protocols with local Police and Fire Departments. LEUSD has established and continues to implement “hot days advisory” system of notification to schools during times of excessive smog or high temperatures. In extreme conditions, activities such as recess, practices and athletic contests may be curtailed altogether. To reduce impact of potential fire damage to LEUSD grounds or connected wildlands, LEUSD will continue the practice of dead tree removal and weed abatement in high fire risk areas. LEUSD works in conjunction with the city of Lake Elsinore to minimize the potential for risk of flooding in high exposed areas.

1.7 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND LAND USE

Projections indicate that enrollment may increase to 23,500 by 2022. Within the boundary of the school district, new residential housing development is recovering as the economy improves. LEUSD has identified two potential elementary school sites and two K-6 conversions along with one Elementary growth expansion (Railroad Canyon Elementary), that may be developed by 2022.

SECTION 2.0 - PLANNING PROCESS

2.1 LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS

The Director attends County OES meetings and workshops to become acquainted with the LHMP update process. LEUSD’s Director attends collaborative meetings such as Southwest Communication and OAPC quarterly meetings in Riverside County. The Director serves as the District liaison for local and county disaster preparedness and planning.

PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL (OA) PLANNING PROCESS

LEUSD continues to participate in regional planning process to keep up to date on any procedural changes and new processes. It is important to attend and be involved in the collaboration of the planning process.

2.2 DATES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Web site announcement for community review and comment on LEUSD LHMP is demonstrated in Exhibit B.


2.3 PLANS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION

Upon approval by FEMA, the LHMP will be presented by the Board of Education in a public meeting for adoption via an official Resolution.

SECTION 3.0 – MITIGATION ACTIONS/UPDATES

3.1 UPDATES FROM 2012 PLAN

The LEUSD Safety and Risk Services department has collaborated with the Facilities and Operations Division, which includes; facilities, food service, IT maintenance and operation, purchasing, transportation and risk and safety support services, to review and address hazards listed in the 2017 LHMP and compare that with our current hazards. LEUSD Safe School Plans include Emergency Response Plans for each school site. The LEUSD district office emergency response plan is updated annually to meet current National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols.

Each school site is required to review and update their Safe School Plan (SSP) through their evaluation of a safe and orderly environment as required by Education Code Section 35294. Each site administrator, along with their school site council which includes community stakeholders, evaluates site data, site surveys, and effectiveness of current programs to determine any changes that may be needed. Every SSP is approved by the LEUSD Governing Board annually each Spring.

3.2 NEW HAZARDS OR CHANGES FROM 2012 Other than the hazards listed in the tables below, other hazards are addressed in the LEUSD NIMS compliant Emergency Response Plan:

Additional potential hazards at all schools:

Terrorism/Cyber Terriorism Active Shooter

Lockdown due to criminal trespassing Airplane crash (local airport)

Pandemic workplace violence

Blackouts Transportation event (buses or freeway incident)

HAZMAT incident Dam failure Severe Heat Insect infestation Explosion Radiological incident Civil Unrest National Security emergency

Earthquake – Seismic concerns Fire/Smoke


3.3 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS

LEUSD partners with the City of Lake Elsinore, City of Wildomar, City of Canyon Lake, County Communities and County of Riverside OES. LEUSD has established emergency communications/response protocols with local Police and Fire Departments. LEUSD has established and continues to implement “hot days advisory” system of notification to schools during times of excessive smog or high temperatures. In extreme conditions, activities such as recess, practices and athletic contests may be curtailed altogether. To reduce impact of potential fire damage to LEUSD grounds or connected wildlands, LEUSD will continue the practice of dead tree removal and weed abatement in high fire risk areas. LEUSD works in conjunction with the city of Lake Elsinore to minimize the potential for risk of flooding in high exposed areas.

3.4 MITIGATION PROJECT UPDATES

LEUSD partners with the City of Lake Elsinore, City of Wildomar, City of Canyon Lake, County Communities and County of Riverside OES. LEUSD has a seat at the Cities EOC when it is activated. LEUSD has established emergency communications/response protocols with local Police and Fire Departments. LEUSD also cooperates with the Red Cross to provide emergency shelter space when requested. LEUSD has the Red Cross Trailer parked at our Maintenance and Operations facility ready for deployment if necessary.

LEUSD has implemented mitigation efforts in the past. Examples that were not covered elsewhere in this section include the following:

• LEUSD continues to improved District-wide emergency radio system has been established that ensures exceptional coverage and signal strength. The radios use VHF frequencies and the system features a repeater stations at several school sites that provide excellent coverage even in cases of significant topographical variances.

• LEUSD has established and continues to implement “hot days advisory” system of notification to schools during times of excessive smog or high temperatures. Students are restricted from excessive physical activities. In extreme conditions, activities such as recess, practices and athletic contests may be curtailed altogether.

• To reduce impact of potential fire damage to LEUSD grounds or connected wildlands, LEUSD will continue the practice of dead tree removal and weed abatement in high fire risk areas.

• LEUSD continues to require NIMS training for site and district administrators; continues to train all staff in ICS; continues with required site earthquake, fire, and


lockdown drills, and supports the California Shakeout with and annual District-wide drill.

• LEUSD promotes “closed campuses” and has video surveillance at some sites to mitigate response timeliness and intelligence requirements should a site experience an active shooter event or a terrorism event. LEUSD collaborates with local law enforcement to conduct active shooter drills.


SECTION 4.0 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

4.1 CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES Critical Facilities Type Number

Public Safety Dispatch 1 Emergency Operations Center 1 City Hall 3 Fire Stations Water Reservoirs Water Treatment Plants 1 Waste Water Treatment Plants 1 Hospitals 2 Police facility 3 Maintenance Yards 1 Senior Community Centers Schools 21 Radio Repeaters 2

4.2 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL LOSS

TOTAL $569,112.750

4.3 TABLE REPLACEMENT VALUES

Table – List of all school district critical site locations. (2-28-2017) SCHOOLS Blds Sq Ft Capacity Appraised Value Butterfield Elementary (closed) 62,292 Closed (966) $ 11,105,409 William Collier Elementary 60,475 754 $ 12,011,500 Cottonwood Canyon Elementary 66,770 1150 $ 15,277,000 Elsinore Elementary 49,711 761 $ 8,784,000 Donald Graham Elementary 69,978 799 $ 14,900,000 Jean Hayman Elem. (closed) 49,688 Closed (639) $ 11,162,000 Luiseno School (k-8) 64,444 1388 $ 19,698,000 Machado Elementary 52,761 853 $ 12,424,000 Railroad Canyon Elementary 46,610 747 $ 9,065,000 Ronald Reagan Elementary 59,414 881 $ 13,383,000 Rice Canyon Elementary 61,058 923 $ 14,486,000 Tuscany Hills Elementary 56,785 864 $ 16,392,500 Wildomar Elementary 69,191 1203 $ 11,133,550 Withrow Elementary 55,670 840 $ 10,714,000


Earl Warren Elementary School 57,494 874 $ 13,866,000 Middle Schools Elsinore Middle School 92,189 1326 $ 19,084,000 Lakeland Village School (k-8) 131,095 1632 $ 28,392,000 Terra Cotta Middle School 110,221 1913 $ 24,071,000 David A. Brown Middle 103,059 1744 $ 25,125,500 Canyon Lake Middle School 90,380 1702 $ 22,662,000 High Schools Ortega High School 49,932 832 $ 12,991,500 Temescal Canyon High 248,641 3446 $ 64,009,750 Elsinore High School 242,460 3776 $ 56,076,500 Lakeside High School 325,509 2918 $ 93,069,000 Southern Cal. Online Academy (direct charter) KMA 18,903 300 $ 4,839,404 District Administrative Offices 63,893 offices $ 16,084,500 Maintenance/Purchasing building 36,640 Offices/warehouse $ 7,461,000 Transportation garage/offices 10,269 Offices/garage $ 2,325,000 Food Services Warehouse/Offices/Café 11,943 Offices/warehouse $ 6,057,500

Hazards from California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) http://myhazards.calema.ca.gov/

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Earthquake Haz Flood Haz Fire Haz

1 Butterfield Elementary (SOLD) High ground shaking Low High wildland

2 William Collier Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

3 Cottonwood Canyon Elementary High ground shaking Low Moderate wildland

4 Elsinore Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

5 Donald Graham Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

6 Jean Hayman Elem. (CLOSED) High ground shaking Low Non wildland

7 Luiseno School (k-8) High ground shaking Low Non wildland

8 Machado Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

9 Railroad Canyon Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

10 Ronald Reagan Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

11 Rice Canyon Elementary

High ground shaking and Earthquake Fault Zone Near High Non wildland

12 Tuscany Hills Elementary High ground shaking Low Non wildland

http://myhazards.calema.ca.gov/


13 Wildomar Elementary High ground shaking and Earthquake Fault Zone High Non wildland

14 Withrow Elementary High ground shaking High Moderate wildland

15 Earl Warren Elementary School High ground shaking Low Non wildland

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

17 Elsinore Middle School High ground shaking High Non wildland

18 Lakeland Village School (k-8) High ground shaking Near High Near High Wildland

19 Terra Cotta Middle School High ground shaking Low Non wildland

20 David A. Brown Middle High ground shaking Near High Non wildland

21 Canyon Lake Middle School High ground shaking Low Moderate wildland

HIGH SCHOOLS

22 Ortega High School High ground shaking Low non wildland

23 Temescal Canyon High High ground shaking Low Moderate wildland

24 Elsinore High School High ground shaking Low non wildland

25 Lakeside High School High ground shaking High non wildland

26 Southern Cal. Online Academy (direct charter) High ground shaking Low non wildland

27 District Office High ground shaking Low non wildland

28 Maintenance/Purchasing building High ground shaking Low non wildland

29 Transportation garage/offices High ground shaking Low non wildland

30 Food Services Warehouse/Offices/Café High ground shaking Low non wildland


4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES

Drought - Severity -3, Probability -3 , Ranking – 11

No Difference

Earthquake – Severity – 4, Probability -2 Ranking – 1

No Difference

Flood - Severity - 3, Probability -3, Ranking – 9

No Difference

Severe Weather – Summer/Winter - Severity - 3, Probability - 2, Ranking – 13

No Difference

Agricultural Hazards – Severity - 0, Probability - 0, Ranking -0

N/A

Dam Failure – Severity - 3, Probability - 1, Ranking – 15

No Difference

Technological Transportation Hazards - Severity - 3, Probability - 2, Ranking – 14

No Difference


SECTION 5.0 – COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM

5.1 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES There are no repetitive loss properties.

5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROPERTIES

Covered through our insurance company SISC

SECTION 6.0 - CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT

6.1 REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES The Table lists regulatory mitigation capabilities, including planning and land management tools, typically used by local jurisdictions to implement hazard mitigation activities and indicates those that are in place in Jurisdiction.

Regulatory Tool Yes/No Comments Facilities Master Plan Yes 2012

Facilities Master Plan, 2012

This plan details the specific building and site improvement needs at all of our sites. These improvements are primarily large scale maintenance needs, but also include mitigation measures to solve drainage issues, seismic concerns, and other disaster hazards.

Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections –

• Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities

• Administrative And Technical Mitigation Capabilities

• Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities

• Mitigation Outreach And Partnerships

• Funding Sources


Regulatory Tool Yes/No Comments

General plan YES

Zoning ordinance YES

Subdivision ordinance YES

Site plan review requirements YES

Floodplain ordinance YES

Other special purpose ordinance (storm water, water conservation, wildfire)

YES

Building code YES

Fire department ISO rating YES

Erosion or sediment control program YES

Storm water management program YES

Capital improvements plan YES

Economic development plan YES

Local emergency operations plan YES

Flood Insurance Study or other engineering study for streams

YES

6.2 ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES

This table identifies the personnel responsible for activities related to mitigation and loss prevention in Jurisdiction.

Table - Jurisdiction’s Administrative and Technical Mitigation Capabilities

Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position Planner/engineer with knowledge of land development/land management practices YES Dr. Bowers Engineer/professional trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure YES Dr. Bowers


Engineer with an understanding of natural hazards YES Dr. Bowers

Personnel skilled in GIS NO

Full time building official NO

Floodplain manager NO

Emergency manager YES Philip Dominguez

Grant writer NO

GIS Data—Land use NO

GIS Data—Links to Assessor’s data NO Warning systems/services (Reverse 9-11, outdoor warning signals) NO County Notification system

6.3 FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES

Table identifies financial tools or resources that the District could potentially use to help fund mitigation activities.

Financial Resources Accessible/Eligible

to Use (Yes/No) Comments

Community Development Block Grants

YES

Capital improvements project funding

YES

Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes

YES Voter approval

Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services

NO

Impact fees for new development

YES New construction

Incur debt through general obligation bonds

YES Voter approval

Incur debt through special tax bonds

YES Voter approval

Incur debt through private activities

Withhold spending in hazard prone areas

Other


6.4 MITIGATION OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS

LEUSD partners with the City of Lake Elsinore, City of Wildomar, City of Canyon Lake, County Communities and County of Riverside OES. LEUSD has a seat at the Cities EOC when it is activated. LEUSD has established emergency communications/response protocols with local Police and Fire Departments. LEUSD also cooperates with the Red Cross to provide emergency shelter space when requested.

6.5 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

LEUSD uses a vary of possible funding activity through Grants, and Bonds. As a result of the November 8, 2016 a general obligation bond was passed, Measure V is a $105 million LEUSD school bond. Measure V authorizes the use of Proposition 39 general obligation bonds to pay for facilities and improvements, technology to support high quality instruction, new classroom construction, school safety, campus security, upgrades to playfields, athletics, performing arts and music, and improving energy efficiency district-wide. Proposition 39 requires a 55% supermajority of the voters voting for bond measure approval; LEUSD's Measure V was passed by a 66.74% majority. We thank voters for their overwhelming support!

SECTION 7.0 - MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Our Special District coordinated with multiple cities and agencies throughout Riverside County in the creation/update of our LHMP Annex. The cooperation and discussions both in regional meetings, community outreach and internal meetings allowed for both “big picture” and “local jurisdiction” views of mitigation needs and possibilities.

The Part Two, Agency Inventory Worksheet process enabled our Special district to recognize hazards and their severity and also assisted in determining what mitigation actions are appropriate to lessen or prevent the hazard on a long term basis.

7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal 1: Earthquake retrofitting: Identified Wildomar Elementary School in need of repair to a chimney/fireplace along with an Awning repair. In addition, we have repairs required at Machado Elementary School, this is scheduled for 2018. Objective 1.1: Hire a structural engineer to inventory and prioritize the seismic issues in District buildings as defined by the AB300 Inventory.


Objective 1.2: Based on findings of structural engineer, conduct cost benefits analysis of retrofitting and then identify funding sources to implement seismic retrofit projects based on cost benefit.

Goal 2: Establish FEMA coordination processes based on ICS Objective 2.1: Provide training to staff on the elements of ICS. Objective 2.2: Incorporate the principles of ICS in the site safety plans. Objective 2.3: Evaluate earthquake supplies at school sites to increase or update as needed.

Goal 3: Maintaining Catch Basins Objective 3.1: Establish a plan to ensure that storm drains and catch basins are cleaned regularly especially during times of extended rainy weather. Objective 2.2: Inform site custodians of their role in this effort and provide timely reminders to implement this goal as inclement weather seasons approach.

Goal 4: Funding for non-structural abatement (Earthquake kits, etc.) Objective 4.1: Establish a list of disaster supplies for school response teams Objective 4.2: Establish a list of supplies for classroom disaster supply kits Objective 4.3: Continue to explore potential funding resources

Goal 5: Communications Interoperability Objective 5.1: Develop a plan whereby multi-agency responders will be able to communicate – especially in unified command settings Objective 5:2: Train and drill with staff with radio communication with and without electricity.

7.2 MITIGATION ACTIONS In the 2012 plan, the proposed mitigation strategy was to enhance District disaster response capabilities and reduce the potential loss of lives to students and staff through the establishment of annual functional earthquake exercises and train staff in SEMS protocols. We have implemented annual functional exercises to test communications and EOC implementation. We have trained staff in the incident command system through SEMS protocols and most currently NIMS protocols. Every school site has a SEMS and NIMS compliant emergency response plan and every school site and district office participate in the annual earthquake drill. School sites also have mandatory fire drills and lockdown drills throughout the year.

7.3 ON-GOING MITIGATION STRATEGY PROGRAMS (Greg to review)

1. The school buildings of the district will be seismically upgraded to current standards.


Issue/Background: While the school buildings of the school district are in compliance with the Field Act, a series of changes and improvements to the building code has increased the seismic sustainability of newly constructed facilities, particularly those buildings identified in the AB300 Inventory. Continue Flood Improvements as necessary.

Other Alternatives: No action

Responsible Office: Facilities and Operations Division

Priority (High, Medium, Low): High

Cost Estimate: Unknown. A structural engineer needs to be engaged first.

Potential Funding: FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants, State Seismic Retrofit Funds

Benefits (Avoided Losses): More sustainable and safer buildings.

Schedule: NA

(See Part 2 Page 15, “Local Jurisdiction Proposed Mitigation Action”) do we include this?

7.4 FUTURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES

LEUSD will continue to coordinate with multiple cities and agencies throughout Riverside County in the creation/update of our LHMP Annex. The cooperation and discussions both in regional meetings, community outreach and internal meetings allowed for both “big picture” and “local jurisdiction” views of mitigation needs and possibilities. LEUSD continues to work and redefine our contributions while working with the Agency Inventory Worksheet process. This will enhance our awareness within the district to recognize hazards and their severity and also assisted in determining what mitigation actions are appropriate to lessen or prevent the hazard on a long term basis.


SECTION 8.0 - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS

Facilities and Operations Division staff will monitor and evaluate the LHMP on an ongoing basis in coordination with Safety & Risk Services. Over the next 5 years, we will review the LHMP and will assess, among other things, whether:

• the goals and objectives address current and expected conditions, • the nature, magnitude, and/or type of risks have changed, • the current resources are appropriate for implementing the plan. • there are implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal, budgetary, or

coordination issues, and • the outcomes have occurred as expected (a demonstration of progress).

If we discover changes have occurred during the evaluation, we will update the LHMP Revision Page, and notify OES to update our Annex.

SECTION 9.0 - INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS

The Facilities Master Plan for District sites will be updated in 2017 based on the general obligation bond approval of measure “V” in November 2016. Specific hazard mitigation elements will be evaluated and incorporated into the list of facilities needs of each site. Elements such as seismic retrofitting and storm water mitigation will be identified as applicable. Ultimately, the Governing Board will approve this plan for eligibility for funding from the local obligation bond.

SECTION 10.0 - CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

LEUSD will have continued public involvement through an on-going mitigation plan committee. After we go through the Scheduled Plan Maintenance Process, we will notify the public of any changes/no change in the LHMP Plan by website.


APPENDIX A – PUBLIC NOTICES AND MAPS SEE ATTACHMENTS

Figure 1. Lake Elsinore Unified School District Attendance Boundary Map.


EXHIBIT B

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT


APPENDIX B – INVENTORY WORKSHEETS SEE ATTACHMENTS


APPENDIX C – PLAN REVIEW TOOL/CROSSWALK SEE ATTACHMENTS

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LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - Edl€¦ · The purpose of this local hazard mitigation plan is to identify the County ... tribes and general ... and supports the California Shakeout