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Findings 7 findings
F01
All ten cities within Ventura County submitted plans that reflect compliance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations. The plans include the requirements set forth in the Standardized Emergency Management System developed by the State Office of Emergency Services.
F02
A specific consultant firm had developed the majority of the city plans. The exceptions identified were the cities of Ojai, Santa Paula and Simi Valley.
F03
The plans used a standardized template developed by a coalition of 12 southern California cities. The template was later used by cities statewide.
F04
The emergency plans do not address the day-to-day emergencies that might arise or the typical routine procedures that are executed daily to address potential or real problems.
F05
All the plans include the same structure or contents and include the following primary sections: Management Operations Planninflntelligence Logistics 0 Finance /Administration 0
F06
The potential threats listed in the ten Ventura County city plans are nearly identical in nature and include the following: - Ventura Countv 2003 2004 Grand .Turn Final ReDort Major Earthquake Dam Failure Hazardous Materials Incident Flooding Fires Civil Unrest Transportation Truck Incident Transportation Train Derailment Terrorism
F07
The emergency plans provide for comprehensive checklists that specify the responsibilities of city officials in the event of an emergency. F-OS. The comments provided by city officials of Fillmore, Moorpark, Santa Paula and Simi Valley in the "After the Fire" debriefings suggest there will always be variables or events not anticipated concerning emergency situations and thus, the emergency plans and training exercises require periodic updates. Conclusions c-01. The emergency preparedness plans generally provide the necessary structure to address potential disasters provided that the designated personnel utilize the checklist from the SEMS guidelines. (F-01, F-02, F-03, F-05, F-07) c-02. The state mandated mutual aid system, which is so integral to providing an effective response during an emergency, appears to work effectively and should be utilized whenever possible to ensure a positive conclusion related to an emergency. (F-01) (2-03. The nature of an emergency response requires continuing refresher courses or ongoing training to address new potential threats, especially in the area of bio- terrorism. (F-08) (2-04. The cities should update their emergency preparedness plans with information provided through the "lessons learned'' from each new emergency incident. (F- 08) Recommendations
Recommendations 2
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R01The cities should schedule periodic updates or reviews of their respective emergency preparedness plans, to reflect the ongoing developments, such as technological breakthroughs, or threats, such as bio-terrorism.
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R02The Ventura County Fire Protection District should schedule and conduct periodic joint briefings in conjunction with city fire and police departments within Ventura County to improve levels of communication and coordination that are necessary for mutual aid during an actual threat or emergency. Ventura County 2003 - 2004 Grand Jury Final Report Responses Responses Required From: Ventura County Fire Protection X District
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 3c-01. The emergency preparedness plans generally provide the necessary structure to address potential disasters provided that the designated personnel utilize the checklist from the SEMS guidelines. (F-01, F-02, F-03, F-05, F-07) c-02. The state mandated mutual aid system, which is so integral to providing an effective response during an emergency, appears to work effectively and should be utilized whenever possible to ensure a positive conclusion related to an emergency. (F-01) (2-03. The nature of an emergency response requires continuing refresher courses or ongoing training to address new potential threats, especially in the area of bio- terrorism. (F-08) (2-04. The cities should update their emergency preparedness plans with information provided through the "lessons learned'' from each new emergency incident. (F- 08)
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