Agenda - City of Santa Monica

Receipt of a potential reservoir/dam failure advisory.
Conditions conducive to fires, such as the combination of high heat, strong winds,
and low humidity.
An expansive hazardous materials incident.
A rapidly-deteriorating international situation that could lead to an attack upon the
United States.
Information or circumstances indicating the potential for acts of violence or civil
disturbance.
Increased Readiness
As a crisis begins to develop, local jurisdictions and government takes action to
increase its readiness. Increased readiness activities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Briefing of City Manager and other key officials or employees of Santa Monica.
Reviewing and updating of SEMS/NIMS Emergency Plan & SOPs.
Increasing public information efforts.
Accelerating training efforts.
Inspecting critical facilities and equipment, including testing warning and
communications systems.
Recruiting additional staff and Disaster Service Workers.
Warning threatened elements of the population.
Conducting precautionary evacuations in the potentially impacted area(s).
Mobilizing personnel and pre-positioning resources and equipment.
Contacting county, state and federal agencies that maybe involved in field activities.
Initial Response
The City’s initial response activities are primarily performed at the field response
level. Emphasis is placed on saving lives, and minimizing the effects of the
emergency or disaster.
Supporting Documentation provides hazard-specific information for departments
who are responsible for initial response operations in the City.
Examples of initial response activities include:
Making all necessary notifications, including City Departments and personnel, the
American Red Cross (ARC), Salvation Army, other involved agencies, and the
Operational Area.
Disseminating warnings, emergency public information, and instructions to the
citizens of Santa Monica.
Conducting evacuations and/or rescue operations.
Caring for displaced persons and treating the injured.
Conducting initial damage assessments and surveys.
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