2014 San Gabriel Valley Water Forum. October 2, 2014

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1 2014 San Gabriel Valley Water Forum October 2, 2014

2 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Don Boland, California Utilities Emergency Association Southern California Catastrophic Earthquake Plan: overview of the roles of Federal Emergency Management Agency, Dept. of Defense, State Office of Emergency Services and CUEA Jim Frawley, City of San Marino Fire Chief/Chair, Los Angeles County Fire Chief s Association Fire and Water: what First Responders need from the water sector in a major earthquake response Dan Arrighi, Water Resources Manager, San Gabriel Valley Water Company Local water provider perspective on earthquake response in the San Gabriel Valley Chris Stone, P.E. Assistant Deputy Director, LA County Flood Control District Land of Extremes: From Droughts to Floods. LA County Flood Control overview of emergency flood operations and the importance of infrastructure maintenance. 2

3 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Southern California Catastrophic Earthquake Plan: overview of the roles of Federal Emergency Management Agency, Dept. of Defense, State Office of Emergency Services and California Utilities Emergency Association Don Boland, Executive Director California Utilities Emergency Association 3

4 Situation Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake on the Southern San Andreas Fault

5 Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plans Operational Plans that: Are scenario-based Assume a federal response Establish response objectives Describe specific courses of action CUEA Serves on the Senior Leadership Team 5

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7 National Response Framework The National Response Framework (NRF) is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. 7

8 State of California Emergency Plan The State Emergency Plan addresses the state s response to extraordinary emergency situations. 8

9 Plan Relationships Plus Local Government Plans Tribal Emergency Plans Non-Governmental Organization Emergency Plans

10 Assumptions

11 CalOES State Operations Center CUEA Utility Operations Center CUEA UOC Located here

12 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Fire and Water: what First Responders need from the water sector in a major earthquake response Chief Jim Frawley, City of San Marino Fire Chief President, Los Angeles County Fire Chiefs Association 12

13 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes What does the Fire Department need critically following a major disaster? 13

14 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes What does the Fire Department need critically following a major disaster? Water! 14

15 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes What does the Fire Department need critically following a major disaster? Water! Firefighting Potable 15

16 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Critical Topics to Discuss with Your Fire Department Fire Flow Alternate locations and delivery Communications Potable water sites and delivery Public education and preparedness 16

17 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Local water provider perspective on earthquake response in the San Gabriel Valley Dan Arrighi, Water Resources Manager, San Gabriel Valley Water Company 17

18 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes After the BIG ONE hits: Activation of Incident Command System & Standardized Emergency Management System Coordinated communication process 15 cities and Los Angeles County 18

19 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Water quality will be compromised DO NOT DRINK orders will be issued Available Water Quality Laboratories will be at a prime to analyze samples 19

20 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes What is the extent of the damage? What is still intact & operable? After assessment of facilities & damage, what will be the priorities? 20

21 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Are Company crews sufficient? Will mutual aid be necessary? If so, who is available? Additional materials to make repairs? 21

22 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes In the meantime, while repairs are being made: Potable water for health & safety? Bottled water for drinking & cooking purposes? Potable water sites? 22

23 Panel 3 Are we Ready? Flooding, Fires and Earthquakes Land of Extremes: From Droughts to Floods. LA County Flood Control overview of emergency flood operations and the importance of infrastructure maintenance. Chris Stone, P.E. Assistant Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Flood Control District 23

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25 San Gabriel Valley Facilities

26 Storm Operations Incident Command is at the Department s Operation Center (DOC) Stormboss Storm tracking and weather forecasts Dam and recharge operations Updates

27 Water Conservation 95 to 98% of the stormwater in the SGR watershed is captured by LACFCD s dams and recharge facilities. This translates to: 142,000 AF/yr on average Almost 300,000 families Value: $100 to $130 million

28 Importance of Maintenance (Reservoirs) Keep up on: Sediment removal Condition of valves

29 Importance of Maintenance (Recharge Facilities) Keep up on removal of vegetation and sediment

30 Projects Recently Completed/Under Construction Morris Dam Live Oak Spreading Grounds San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds Upcoming Palmer Diversion (Thompson Creek) Peck Water Conservation Park Walnut Spreading Basin Santa Anita Canyon Facilities Cogswell Dam San Gabriel Dam

31 Emergency Exercises Keep up on effective protocols and lines of communication Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Exercises Monitoring, Inspection and Damage Assessment (MIDAS) Exercises