Orange County Grand Jury
• 1999-2000
Access Concerns at the Orange County Emergency Operations Center
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The primary access road is a winding narrow road with blind curves. The road is a maximum of 15 feet wide over most of the 1.3 mile distance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Widen the primary access road to the Emergency Operations Center to 24 feet and eliminate blind curves.
F2
The secondary access road to the Emergency Operations Center is almost unusable in its present condition and location. It is not satisfactory for use as a backup to the primary access road.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Upgrade the secondary access road to the Emergency Operations Center or otherwise provide a viable alternative to the primary access road.
F3
Some areas of the County could become completely isolated due to the nature of certain emergencies. In that event, transporting emergency team members to the Emergency Operations Center from designated pick-up stations by helicopter would be the most effective, and perhaps the only feasible method.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Divide the County into several areas or zones and, by agreement with local authorities, establish helicopter pick-up sites.
F4
There are no agreements or procedures with other agencies, the State of California or the federal government for emergency helicopter transport to the Emergency Operations Center.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Develop agreements and procedures with other agencies, the state of California and the federal government for the use of helicopters in an emergency. The helicopters would be utilized to transport top County officials and support-members of the team to the Emergency Operations Center.
F5
The existing alternate EOC does not meet the criteria for a facility of that type as stated in Annex A, , VII of the County of Orange Emergency Plan.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Establish an alternate EOC that meets the criteria stated in Annex A, , VII of the County of Orange Emergency Plan.
F6
The County of Orange Emergency Plan has not been reviewed on a continuing basis nor have revisions or additions been incorporated in the plan since its inception on August 1, 1997. 5
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Establish procedures to facilitate continuous review of the County of Orange Emergency Plan so that revisions and additions will be made on a timely basis. 6
Additional Recommendations 3
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R7Contains radiological monitoring equipment;
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R8Contains communications equipment to communicate with the next level of government and the public; and
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R9Contains adequate space to accommodate key government officials, agency chiefs, department heads, and support staff required to carry out essential emergency services. B. In addition to the criteria for a primary EOC, the objectives to be considered when designating an alternate EOC are listed below:
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