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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LAKE ELSINORE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
ANNEX FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE
FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2000.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Ralph Mesa Jr., Emergency Servies Manager
Date:June 11, 2024
Subject:Adopt Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Recommendation
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LAKE ELSINORE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX
FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND
COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2000.
Background
For the past year, the City of Lake Elsinore has participated in a countywide project to update the
existing disaster-mitigation strategy for Riverside County. The Riverside County Operational Area
Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJLHMP) is spearheaded by
County Emergency Management Department staff and is a requirement of the United States
Congress Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) (see Attachment 3 – Assembly Bill No.
2140). This law requires that to be eligible for future hazard mitigation grant awards, every local,
county, and state government entity must update their City’s hazard mitigation plan.
Discussion
Riverside County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, including all its annexes, is now
conditionally approved, and pending formal adoption. The next step towards final approval for all
the participating jurisdictions is to submit a resolution adopting their LHMP to their respective
governing boards. FEMA will issue a final approval, enabling each participating jurisdiction to
apply for Hazard Mitigation funding.
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Fiscal Impact
None
Attachments
Attachment 1 - LHMP Resolution
Attachment 2 - LHMP Plan
Attachment 3 - Assembly Bill No. 2140
Attachment #
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE LAKE ELSINORE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX FROM
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONS AREA MULTIJURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST
REDUCATION ACT OF 2000
Whereas, President William J. Clinton signed H.R. 707, the Disaster Mitigation and Cost
Reduction Act of 2000, into law on October 30, 2000; and,
Whereas, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all jurisdictions to be covered by a Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency post-disaster
funds; and,
Whereas, the City of Lake Elsinore acted as the lead agency in the development of the Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan; and,
Whereas, the City coordinated the development of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and,
Whereas, the City and the participating jurisdictions authority are within the Riverside County
County) Operational Area; and,
Whereas, the City is concerned about mitigating potential losses from natural disasters before
they occur, and,
Whereas, the plan identifies potential hazards, potential loses and potential mitigation
measures to limit loses, and,
Whereas, the California State of Emergency Services has reviewed the plan on behalf of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency; and,
Whereas, formal adoption of the plan by the City is required before final approval of the plan
can be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and,
Whereas, the City has determined that it would be in the best interest of the County, as a
whole, to adopt the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan meets the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation and Cost Reduction Act of 2000 and is
hereby adopted.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book
of original Resolutions.
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Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 11 day of June 2024.
Steve Manos
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2024-____ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of June 11, 2024 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2023 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
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CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
NAME: Ralph Mesa Jr
TITLE: Emergency Services Manager
ADDRESS: 130 S. Main Street
STATE AND ZIP: Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
DIRECT CONTACT: 951-674-3124
FAX: 951-471-1251
EMAIL: rmesa@lake-elsinore.org
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this local hazard mitigation plan is to identify the City’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.
The City of Lake Elsinore’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-
EMA which included conducting meetings with the Operational Area Planning
Committee (OAPC) coordinated by Riverside County Fire – Office of Emergency
Services comprised of participating Federal, State, and local jurisdictions agencies,
special districts, school districts, non-profit communities, universities, businesses, tribes
and 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.
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PLAN ADOPTION/RESOLUTION
The City of Lake Elsinore’s plan will be submitted to Riverside County Emergency
Management Department who will forward to CAL OES for review prior to being
submitted to FEMA. In addition, we will wait to receive an “Approval Pending Adoption”
before taking the plan to our local governing bodies for adoption. Upon approval,
the City of Lake Elsinore will insert the signed resolution.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
PLAN ADOPTION/RESOLUTION ................................................................................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 1.0 - COMMUNITY PROFILE .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MAP ................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 BRIEF HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 7
1.4 POPULATION .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 ECONOMY DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 E-5 CITY/COUNTY POPULATION & HOUSING ESTIMATES 1/1/2021 ................................................ 10
1.7 HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS BY TENURE ................................................................................. 10
1.8 EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY .............................................................................................................. 11
1.9 MAJOR EMPLOYERS ............................................................................................................................ 11
1.10 LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT TRENDS ............................................................................................... 12
SECTION 2.0 - PLANNING PROCESS ................................................................................................................... 12
2. 1 LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS ................................................................................................................... 12
2. 2 PARTICIPATIONS IN REGIONAL (OA) PLANNING PROCESS ............................................................... 13
2. 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH ............................................................................................................................. 13
2. 4 EXISTING PLANS AND STUDIES ......................................................................................................... 14
2. 5 PLANS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION .................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 3.0 – UPDATES AND MITIGATION ACTIONS ........................................................................................... 15
3.1 UPDATES FROM 2018 PLAN ................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 HAZARD UPDATES ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS ............................................................................................ 15
3.4 MITIGATION PROJECT UPDATES 2018 PLAN .................................................................................... 16
SECTION 4.0 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................... 17
4.1 CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES ................................................................................... 17
4.2 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL PROPERTY LOSS ...................................................................................... 19
4.3 TABLE/REPLACEMENT VALUE ............................................................................................................ 19
4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES ......................................................................... 20
SECTION 5.0 - COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………….25
5.1 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES ........................................................................................................ 25
5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROPERTIES ................................................................................... 25
SECTION 6.0 - CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................... 26
6.1 REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES TABLE ............................................................................ 26
6.2 ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES............................................................... 28
6.3 FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES TABLE ........................................................................................ 29
6.4 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................. 29
6.5 MITIGATION OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS ................................................................................. 29
SECTION 7.0 - MITIGATION STRATEGIES……………………………………………………………………………….30
7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................... 30
7.2 MITIGATION ACTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 36
7.3 ON-GOING MITIGATION STRATEGY PROGRAMS ................................................................................. 38
7.4 FUTURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES .................................................................................................... 42
SECTION 8.0 - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS ............................................................ 42
8.1 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION...................................................................................................................... 42
8.2 PLAN MAINTENANCE AND REVIEW .................................................................................................... 43
8.3 INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS .......................................................... 44
SECTION 9.0 - CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ................................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX A – MEETINGS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH ................................................................................................. 46
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Figure A-1 – Meeting and Flyer Agenda – September 14, 2022, .............................................................................. 46
Figure A-2 – Meeting Roster – September 14, 2022, ............................................................................................... 47
Figure A-3 – Meeting and Flyer Agenda – December 14, 2022, ............................................................................... 48
Figure A-4 – Meeting Roster for December 14, 2022, .............................................................................................. 49
APPENDIX B – LOCAL MITIGATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 51
Figure B-1 – Project Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................... 51
Figure B-2 – Project Cost Estimates ........................................................................................................................ 54
APPENDIX C - INVENTORY WORKSHEETS .............................................................................................................. 55
APPENDIX D – CROSSWALK-PLAN REVIEW ................................................................................................................. 73
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SECTION 1.0 - COMMUNITY PROFILE
1.1 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MAP
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1.2 BRIEF HISTORY
The City of City of Lake Elsinore was organized, formed and incorporated under the
laws of the State of California on April 9, 1888. From earliest times, the 300 natural
Sulphur springs that fed Lake Elsinore were believed to have curative and magical
properties by its Native American Indian inhabitants. These first inhabitants were
called the Lake Entengvo Wumoma, which meant "Hot Springs by the Little Sea."
Joining the Native American Indian inhabitants, the Spanish missionaries, soldiers,
ranchers, and American trappers came to the valley. The Spanish padres renamed
the lake "Laguna Grande."
Early settlers established a town site around the lake, which they renamed Elsinore,
representing the immortality given the town of Elsinore in Denmark by Shakespeare
in "Hamlet." In the 1920s and 1930s, the City became a playground for movie stars
and the lake a destination for world-record-setting boat races and Olympic swim
team training. Sportsmen hunted duck on the lake and deer in the hills.
Lake Elsinore has a “Council-Manager” general law form of government where the
City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is the Chief Executive Officer of
the Municipal Corporation. The Council acts as the board of directors of the municipal
corporation and meets in a public forum where citizens may participate in the
governmental process. The City Council consists of five members elected at- large,
on a non-partisan basis. Residents elect the Mayor and four Council members,
making each accountable to the entire citizenry.
1.3 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE DESCRIPTION
The City of Lake Elsinore is a corporate city nestled at the foot of the Cleveland
National Forest, within the southwest portion of Riverside County. The City boasts
that Lake Elsinore is the largest natural recreational lake in Southern California and
is bounded by wetlands. City of Lake Elsinore is located on the I-15 corridor at the
intersection of State Route 74, 20 miles south of State Route 91. We are
approximately a one-hour drive east from metropolitan Orange County and forty-five
minutes southwest from Riverside. San Diego is approximately a one-hour-and-
fifteen-minute drive south on I-15. Highway 74 connects westward over the Ortega
Mountains to Orange County beach communities and eastward to mountain and
desert cities in Riverside County. Lake Elsinore is 73 miles southeast of Los Angeles
and 74 miles northeast of San Diego. The average rainfall per year is less than 12
inches total. The average winter low temperature is 35.8 degrees, while the average
summer high is 98.4 degrees. The community enjoys a yearly average daily
temperature of 78.5 degrees.
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1.4 POPULATION
Between 2010 and 2020, as reported by the U.S. Census, the population of Lake Elsinore
grew approximately 24 percent, from 51,821 to 64,037 residents. Compared with the
County of Riverside as a whole, the 24 percent increase is three times that of the County.
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) growth forecasts predict a
steady increase in population through 2045. As shown in Table 2.1, from 2020 to 2045,
SCAG estimates that the City’s population will grow by 74 percent, while countywide
population is expected to increase by 36 percent. The SCAG population projections for
2045 are lower than the build out estimate for the 2011 General Plan. The City of Lake
Elsinore 2011 General Plan estimated that if land uses were built out fully according to the
land use plan, the population within the incorporated areas only was projected to be
209,756 by 2030.
Population Growth and Projected Growth
2010
2020
2045
% Change
2010-2020
% Change
2020-2045
Lake Elsinore 51,821 64,037 111,600 24% 74%
Riverside County 2,203,332 2,383,286 3,252,000 8% 36%
Source: US Census Bureau 2010; CA Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and
the State with Annual Percent Change – January 1, 2019, and 2020; SCAG Demographics and Growth Forecast,
2020.
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1.5 ECONOMY DESCRIPTION
The Lake Elsinore California economy using the most recent economic analysis from
the 2022 Census Bureau. The median earnings per worker in Lake Elsinore is at
Median earnings of $54,193 which is the third most median earnings of all other places
in the greater Lake Elsinore region. The city with the highest median earnings per
worker in the area is Canyon Lake which has median earnings of $74,854 (38.1%
larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of
$53,269, Lake Elsinore is only slightly larger. Also, measured against the state of
California, median earnings per worker of $58,825, Lake Elsinore is about 8.5%
smaller. Comparing median household income to the United States average of
$69,021, Lake Elsinore is 16.4% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of California,
median household income of $84,097, Lake Elsinore is only about 4.7% smaller.
Lake Elsinore, Ca Earnings Distribution
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1.6 E-5 City/County Population & Housing Estimates 1/1/2021
1.7 Household Characteristics by Tenure
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1.8 Employment by Industry
1.9 Major Employers
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1.10 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
The City of Lake Elsinore has experienced a growth rate of over 119% in 18 years.
Year 2000 2010 2017 2020 2035
Population 28,930 51,821 62,092 64,201 93,800
Housing 9,505 16,253 18,477 18,495 28,700
Due to the lake and existing build-out of the core of the City, most development
potential is to the north and east areas of the City. With increasing populations come
an increase in residential and commercial projects.
As this occurs, the City of Lake Elsinore’s focus will shift from being primarily centered
on the quality of new development to ensuring that the developed neighbor hoods, retail
centers, and industrial areas remain desirable and able to compete with other, newer
neighborhoods in other cities. This will involve watching demographic and economic
trends that will affect the types of homes that families will want to buy and live in (and
whether they want to buy or rent), how they will want to shop, what businesses want,
and what types of jobs are needed, and adjusting land use and other policies as
needed.
The City has grown since the last LHMP which would increase the City’s vulnerability.
SECTION 2.0 - PLANNING PROCESS
2. 1 LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS
Our City 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 in internal meetings allowed for both
“big picture” and “local jurisdiction” views of mitigation need and possibilities.
Representatives from the City of Lake Elsinore were invited to participate in the update
through various meetings and emails. They include the following personnel:
• Bill Belvin– Building & Safety Manager
• Ralph Mesa Jr – Emergency Services Manager
• Brendan Rafferty – Finance Manager
• Yu Tagai – Assistant City Engineer
• Rick De Santiago – Public Works Manager
• Traci Williams – Fire Marshal
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The City of Lake Elsinore’s General Plan also contains an Environmental Hazards
Element that outlines hazards and mitigation steps. The City is currently updating
its General Plan by end of 2023, which includes goals, policies, and programs
regarding environmental hazards, the transport of hazardous materials, emergency
operation plan (EOP) and to provide an efficient and effective public safety.
2. 2 PARTICIPATIONS IN REGIONAL (OA) PLANNING PROCESS
The City of Lake Elsinore participated in the Regional LHMP planning process with
the Riverside County Operational Area by attending LHMP meetings and public
hearings.
The City of Lake Elsinore participated in Riverside County workshops, conferences,
and meetings, including:
Attendance at the 08/17/22 Riverside County LHMP Workshop
Attendance at the 11/10/22 Riverside County RCEMA Meeting LHMP Update
2. 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Public comment opportunities for the LHMP will be provided for through placement
of the draft document on the City website, and the public hearing portion of City
Council meeting(s). The following Cities & Special Districts Emergency Managers.
meetings were open for public comment:
September 14, 2022
• December 14, 2022
(See Appendix A for attendance roster and agenda).
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2. 4 EXISTING PLANS AND STUDIES
The LHMP mitigation strategies will be consistent with the Environmental Hazards
Element of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan.
2. 5 PLANS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
Upon approval by FEMA, the LHMP will be presented to the City Council of Lake
Elsinore in a public meeting for adoption via an official Resolution.
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SECTION 3.0 – UPDATES AND MITIGATION ACTIONS
3.1 UPDATES FROM 2018 PLAN
There were 9 hazards that occurred from 2014 to present. Only two potential new
hazards have been identified since the approval of the 2018 plan that has impacted
the City.
3.2 HAZARD UPDATES
The City of Lake Elsinore planning team has reviewed the hazards that affect the
City and summarized their frequency of occurrence, spatial extent, potential
magnitude, and significance specific to Lake Elsinore and have concluded that all
that there is no changes or additional hazards from the 2018 plan. Below in section
3.3 is a list of some of the incidents that were on the 2018 plan and the additional
incidents after the approval..
3.3 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS
The most prominent hazards faced by residents of City of Lake Elsinore are a major
earthquake on the Elsinore Fault line and flooding potential from 100-year storm
events in winter months. A long-term power outage in summer months could produce
life threatening extreme heat conditions for residents without access to air
conditioning. The City of Lake Elsinore could also be impacted by terrorism or bio-
terrorism that initially targets the Orange County Area, and then spreads the impacts
to all neighboring communities.
The City of Lake Elsinore has experienced the following Emergency Incidents since
2014:
• Winter storm flooding January-February 2014, $95,000 in damages.
• Winter storm flooding May-April 2005, $53,000 in damages
• Severe wind damage October-December 2007, $15,000 in damages
• Winter storm flooding and high winds March 2010, $68,000 in damages
• Winter storm flooding and high winds December 2010, $60,000 in damages
• Regional power outages September 8, 2011, no damages reported
• Winter storm flooding and high winds January 2017, $500,000 in damages
• Holy Fire August 2018, $59,000 in damages
• Holy Flood February 2019, $111,000 in damages
3.4 MITIGATION PROJECT UPDATES 2018 PLAN
The following table identifies a list of mitigation projects that are completed from the 2018 plan.
Figure 3.4.1 – Mitigation Project Updates 2018 Plan
PROPOSAL
NAME
PROPOSAL
LOCATION
PROPOSAL
TYPE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTION OF
MITIGATION
ACTION
RESPONSIBLE
PARTIES
FUNDING
SOURCE
Has the
mitigation
strategy been
evaluated to
determine cost
benefits?
STATUS
Rice Canyon
Hazard Mitigation
Project
Rice Canyon
foothills N/NE
of Dale Court
Flood
mitigation
Rice Canyon drains a watershed of 1,250 acres that
encompasses foothill areas of the Cleveland National
Forest. Due to the fire disaster (Holy Fire FM-5268) in
the area, a high potential for debris and increased runoff
is expected to cause damage to the structures
downstream of the canyon. There is a concern that the
water will spill out or erode past the channel bend and
flood the homes and elementary school with both water
and mudflows. There is a high risk to life and property
in the area since high velocities and large volumes of
debris are expected. The riverine area has remained
natural for the past 25 years, however, in the recent 15
years, structures have been added adjacent to the canyon
mouth. These include homes and an elementary school.
The project proposed to address the high erosive
velocities.
Install slope protection
along the side of the
canyon to decrease the
hazard of debris flow
breaking out or eroding
the banks.
City of Lake
Elsinore
Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Funding
Yes, completed as
part of the original
application.
In-progress
Crossing barriers
on roadways
Various
locations
throughout
City
Flood & mud
flow mitigation
Numerous locations in the City have been identified as
hazardous during rain events due to flooding and mud.
Vehicles and pedestrians have been stuck in the past
Install swing gates that
can be deployed across
the roadway during heavy
rain events.
City of Lake
Elsinore and
possibly Riverside
County Flood
Control
General Fund
and Hazard
Mitigation
Grant Funding
Yes Completed
Drainage
Improvements General Fund General Fund
Lakeshore Drive north of Diamond Dr. has several
locations that routinely flood during heavy rain events
creating a hazard for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Construct drainage
improvements to channel
the storm flows under the
street.
City of Lake
Elsinore General Fund Yes Completed
Seismic Retrofit
City Hall and
Cultural
Center
Retrofit historic
structures to
withstand
earthquake
City Hall and the Cultural Center are historic buildings
constructed of unreinforced masonry. They are used
daily for City operations and have been evaluated as
structurally unsound to withstand an earthquake.
Reinforce the structures
to withstand a seismic
event.
City of Lake
Elsinore
General Fund
and FEMA
Grant
Yes Completed
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SECTION 4.0 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
The City of Lake Elsinore’s Planning Team has identified in the table below a list of
critical facilities and other community assets identified as important to protect in the
event of a disaster. An inventory of critical facilities in the City of Lake Elsinore is
kept in the City Emergency Operations Center.
4.1 CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES
List of Lake Elsinore Critical Facilities
Lake Elsinore Critical Facilities Type Number
Airports 1
Communications Centers 0
Detention Centers 0
Emergency Command Centers 0
Emergency Operations Centers 1
Fire Department Stations 4
Health Care Facilities 0
Law Enforcement Facilities 2
Maintenance Yards 1
Senior Center 1
Elderly Care Facilities 0
Library 2
Schools 12
Public Utilities—Water/Sewer 1
Totals 25
Lake Elsinore Critical Facilities
*Source: City of Lake Elsinore, CA 2022
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4.2 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL PROPERTY LOSS
Please refer to Riverside County Operational Area MJHMP Section 4.5 for the
property loss value for the City of Lake Elsinore.
4.3 TABLE/REPLACEMENT VALUE
Name of Asset Replacement
Value ($)
Hazard Specific Info.
City Hall $4,048,913 Seismic susceptibility due to age of structure
Chamber of Commerce $4,095,643 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Fire Department, Station 85 (Grand Ave) $1,639,011 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Fire Department, Station 94 $2,729,308 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Fire Department, Station 97 $3,477,784 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Lake Elsinore Public Works Yard Garage $504,457 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Lake Elsinore Public Works Yard Office $611,718 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Alberhill Ranch Park Facilities $5,349,916 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Neighborhood Center $1,172,010 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Planet Youth, 400 Graham $984,318 Earthquake, Active, Shooter
Community Center, 300 Graham $2,283,747 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Rosetta Canyon Sports Park Facilities $5,050,594 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Museum $309,532 Seismic susceptibility due to age of structure
Swick-Matich Park Facilities $1,821,411 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Senior Center, Lakeshore Dr. $1,259,077 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Yarbrough Park Facilities $386,685 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Tuscany Hills Park Facilities $1,369,727 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Cultural Center $3,595,894 Seismic susceptibility due to age of structure
Summerhill Park Facilities $210,955 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Summerlake Park Facilities $578,880 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Stadium $31,091,454 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
McVicker Canyon Park Facilities $1,380,615 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Launch Point Facilities $9,930,035 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
Canyon Hills Community Park $4,205,248 Earthquake, Fire, Active, Shooter
* Above data based on CJPIA Property Schedule
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4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES
Lake Elsinore Hazard Identification Risk
Hazards Magnitude
/Severity
High-Priority Significance Ranking
Flood Critical Highly Likely Medium 1
Wildfire Catastrophic Highly Likely High 2
Earthquake Catastrophic Likely High 3
Severe Weather Catastrophic Likely High 4
Hazardous Materials Limited Occasional Low 5
Air Quality Negligible Likely Low 6
Dam Failure Critical Occasional Low 7
Drought Critical Occasional Low
8
8
Magnitude/Severity
Catastrophic – More than 50 percent of property severely damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than 30 days; and/or multiple
deaths,
Critical – 25-50 percent of property severely damaged; shutdown of facilities for at least two weeks; and/or injuries and/or illness es
result in permanent disability.
Limited – 10-25 percent of property severely damaged; shutdown of facilities for more than a week; and/or injuries/illnesses treatable do
not result in permanent disability.
Negligible – Less than 10 percent of property severely damaged, shutdown of facilities and services for less than 24 hours; and/or
injuries/illnesses treatable with first aid.
High-Priority
Highly Likely: Near 100% chance of occurrence in next year, or happens every year
Likely; Between 10 and 100% chance of occurrence in the next year, or has a recurrence interval of 10 years or less
Occasional: Between 1 and 10% chance of occurrence in the next year, or has a recurrence interval of 11 to 100 years
Unlikely: Less than 1% chance of occurrence in the next 100 years, or has a recurrence interval of greater than every 100 years
Significance
High: Widespread potential impact
Medium: Moderate potential impact
Low: Minimal potential impact
Highlighted
Top 4 high-priority hazards and ranked 1 – 4. 1 being the highest and 4 the lowest.
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Top 4 High-Priority Hazards
1. Flood –
Severity – Catastrophic
Significance – Highly Likely
The City of Lake Elsinore has experienced flood damage from numerous winter storms
in the past and may continue to have future damages from flooding. Heavy rains
can overwhelm the City’s storm drain system and create localized flood problems.
Significant portions of the City and the sphere of influence (SOI) are located within the
FEMA mapped 100-year special flood hazard zones. The City of Lake Elsinore has
identified flooding sources within the city that include Arroyo del Toro, Channel H,
Elsinore Spillway Channel, Lake Elsinore, Leach Canyon Channel, Lime Street Channel,
McVicker Canyon, Ortega Wash, Ortega Channel, Rice Canyon, San Jacinto River,
Stovepipe Canyon Creek, Temescal Wash, Wash G, Wash I, Murrieta Creek, Wasson
Canyon Creek, and potentially Railroad Canyon Dam if the incidence of failure occurs.
Flooding could have an impact on the transportation capability of the City, impacting those
that rely on public transportation. The low-lying flat area within the community of Summerly
is the most impacted by stormwater flooding. The unhoused population within the City, is
concentrated at the Lakebottom off of Riverside Drive area and flooding in this area could
cause potential displacement and/or loss of life.
Since the 2018 LHMP there has been significant residential and commercial development
in the planning area. None of these developments will be located in a floodplain and the
developer must submit storm water drainage plans to the City, which will mitigate localized
storm water flooding. The City will continue to enforce the floodplain ordinance on new
development and future development. Overall, the development trends will have no impact
on the City to Riverine Flooding and a reduced vulnerability to storm water flooding.
2. Wildfire
Severity – Catastrophic
Significance – Highly Likely
Much of the area to the southwest, west, and northwest within the Sphere of Influence (SOI)
supports coastal shrub and chamise redshank chaparral. These are prime fuel sources for
wildfire. As shown in the map on page 22, Wildfire Susceptibility, the wildfire susceptibility
in this area is defined as moderately high. The steep terrain in these areas also contributes
to rapid spread of wildfire when one occurs.
The danger of damage to natural resources and structures from wildfire is high in California
due to a generally dry climate and a preponderance of highly flammable vegetation over
much of the state. From 1999 to 2003, wildfires within the jurisdiction of t he California
Department of Forestry and Fire (CDF) averaged 6,081 fires per year and burned an
average of 217,908 acres per year. The number of structures damaged during that 5-year
span averaged about 1,560 per year. Average annual monetary damages are estimated to
be about $275 million. In 2003 alone, the damage from wildfires, which burned 527,753
acres within the CDF jurisdiction, was estimated at about $950 million. As such, the City
has adopted the High Fire Severity Zone Map (Map on page 22).
Wildfire susceptibility in the City of Lake Elsinore is defined as moderately high. The
combination of Southern California’s Mediterranean climate, with its winter and spring
rainfall and hot, dry summers, and the frequency of high wind velocity creates optimum
conditions for wildfires. The annual rainfall pattern supports grasses, shrubs, and trees, and
the hot arid summers result in dry vegetation. This readily combustible material can be
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easily ignited and will burn hot and fast, especially during high wind conditions. In fact,
Southern California fires, which consumed more than 90% of the wildfire-burned acreage,
were accompanied by high-velocity winds.
The City of Lake Elsinore and the SOI are known for periodic high-velocity wind conditions
through the Temescal Valley and the steep canyons to the northwest, west, and southwest
portions of the SOI. Such winds are due mostly to the area’s topography, which forms a
natural wind tunnel along the valley and through the canyons. The area is also subject to
occasional Santa Ana conditions.
The City’s facilities could be affected by smoke, poor air quality, or potential power outages
caused by a wildfire.
A wildfire would have significant impact on the community due to air quality and potential
evacuations. The greatest impact will be to those with breathing issues and limited mobility.
Additionally, the unhoused population within the City, is concentrated at the Lakebottom off
of Riverside Drive area and fast-moving wildfire could potentially cause fatalities within this
population.
Depending on the location of the fire transportation corridors and evacuation routes could
be impacted. Those residents that do not have vehicles would be at the highest risk.
The new development in the City will be built to code, which includes building with fire
resistant materials based on fire risk.
High Fire Severity Zone Map
*Source: City of Lake Elsinore – General Plan, CA 2022
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3. Earthquake
Severity – Catastrophic
Significance - Likely
The City of Lake Elsinore is located within the Elsinore Fault zone. The Elsinore
Fault consists of multiple strands, many which are recognized as active and
zoned by the State of California under the Alquist-Priolo Act (Hart and Bryant 1997).
Risk of surface rupture along these zoned active traces is substantial.
Additionally, the County has zoned additional faults in the City. The Elsinore
Fault is believed to can generate earthquakes with moment magnitudes in the
range of 6.5–7.5, with a recurrence interval of approximately 250 years between
major events. Smaller events may occur more frequently. Thus, the City and the
SOI are likely to experience repeated moderate to strong ground shaking
generated by the Elsinore fault in the foreseeable future. The City and
surroundings also have the potential to experience significant ground shaking
because of seismic activity on many the Peninsular Ranges’ other active faults
including the San Andreas Fault.
*Source: Quaternary Fault and Fold Database of the United States (QFFDUS). 2021
A magnitude 6.5 or greater earthquake would impact the entire City area including
all of the critical facilities. A Magnitude 6.5 or greater earthquake would be
catastrophic to the entire community. There would be large spread damage to
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housing and community lifelines. The potential road damage would make it difficult
for transportation out of the affected areas or first responders to access. The aging
population and those under the age of five would be the greatest impacted. The
City noted that future developments should be built to seismic code and even
though built to code, these structures could still be at risk from earthquake shaking.
However, this new development could potentially change the demographics of the
City, as a younger population with reduced social vulnerability purchases the units,
decreasing the overall vulnerability to the planning area.
4. Severe Weather- Heat
Severity – Catastrophic
Significance - Likely
The Severe Weather in Lake Elsinore can be brought on during rare times like a
hurricane in the winter or a hailstorm in the summer. When there is an instance of
something unusual happening, the weather is considered severe .
Temperature inversions are the prime factor in the accumulation of contaminants
in the Basin. The mild climatological pattern is interrupted infrequently by periods
of extremely hot weather, winter storms, and Santa Ana winds. The topography
and climate of Southern California combine to create an area of high air pollution
potential in the Basin. During the summer months, a warm air mass frequently
descends over the cool, moist marine layer produced by the interaction between
the ocean’s surface and the lowest layer of the atmosphere. The warm upper layer
forms a cup over the cool marine layer, which prevents pollution from dispersing
upward. This inversion allows pollutants to accumulate within the lower layer. Light
winds during the summer further limit ventilation from occurring. Due to the low
average wind speeds in the summer and a persistent daytime temperature
inversion, emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen have an opportunity
to combine with sunlight in a complex series of reactions. These reactions produce
a photochemical oxidant commonly known as smog. Since the Basin experiences
more days of sunlight than any other major urban area in the United States, except
Phoenix, the smog potential in the region is higher than in most other areas of the
nation.
The major factors affecting local air pollution conditions in the Lake Elsinore
planning area are the extent and types of both region-wide and local emissions,
climate, and meteorology. The general climate of Lake Elsinore is characterized by
sparse winter rainfall and hot summers tempered by cool ocean breezes. The
climate in and around Lake Elsinore, as well as most of Southern California, is
controlled largely by the strength and position of the subtropical high-pressure cell
over the Pacific Ocean. This high-pressure cell produces a typical Mediterranean
climate with warm summers, mild winters, and moderate rainfall. This pattern is
infrequently interrupted by periods of extremely hot weather brought in by Santa
Ana winds. Most of the area’s precipitation occurs intermittently between
November and April; the area is still dominated by sunny or pa rtly sunny
conditions during these months. Cyclic land and sea breezes are the primary
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factors affecting the region’s mild climate. The daytime winds are normally sea
breezes, predominantly from the west, that flow at relatively low velocities. Just
south of Lake Elsinore, the Lake Elsinore Convergence Zone acts as an invisible
boundary that obstructs much of the inland basin air pollutants from continuing
south beyond the Lake Elsinore area. Coastal winds within the Lake Elsinore
Convergence Zone are a primary factor for the obstruction. They allow air
pollutants to be dispersed just south of the convergence zone and accumulate
within the Lake Elsinore area, including surrounding communities to the north and
east.
All of the critical infrastructure within the City are at risk from extreme heat, due to
potential power outage that be caused by a heat wave. These facilities should
have backup generator power to ensure continuity of operations.
The most vulnerable populations overall in the community would be the unhoused
population, infants, and children under 5, elderly, and those individuals with
disabilities.
The City encourages that future facilities have emergency plans or backup power
to address power failure during times of extreme heat and in the event of a Public
Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) or other interruption in service.
*Source: National Weather Service – Weather.gov > San Diego, CA Climate
SECTION 5.0 - COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM
5.1 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES
We have 3 repetitive loss properties relating to flooding that occurred in the City of
Lake Elsinore prior to the construction of the Lake Management Program
improvements. Due to staff turnover, we currently do not have the historical data
regarding the loss properties available.
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City Mitigated? Insured? Date of Loss Date of Loss Total Paid
LAKE ELSINORE YES NO 02/14/1980 01/05/1979 $ 91,618.83
LAKE ELSINORE NO NO 12/04/1982 03/15/1980 $ 21,052.64
LAKE ELSINORE NO NO 04/15/1983 08/11/1980 $ 16,436.09
5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROPERTIES
a. Describe participation in NFIP, including any changes since previously
approved plan. The City of Lake Elsinore has participated in the National
Flood Insurance Program since 1980.
b. Date first joined NFIP. September 17, 1980
c. Identify actions related to continued compliance with NFIP.
The City maintains compliance with the NFIP program through adoption and
enforcement of the State Department of Water Resources Model Flood Damage
Prevention ordinance(s). In 2017, the City adopted updates to the ordinance in
compliance with the state model.
Additionally, City Ordinance 1280, Flood Damage Prevention and 1105, Floodplain
Management provide for levels of flood damage protection that exceed the NFIP
minimum standards by requiring freeboard of 2-3 feet above the base flood elevation in
special flood hazard zones. New Development and/or Significant Re-Development
projects are conditioned to comply during the design review and/or CEQA processes by
the Planning, Building and Engineering Departments.
Further, in 2022, the City adopted the California Building Code revisions which provided
for a higher level of protection for New Development and Significant Redevelopment
projects proposed in the special flood hazard zones.
d. CRS member? The City of Lake Elsinore is a CRS member.
e. CRS class? CRS class is 9.
f. Describe any data used to regulate flood hazard area other than FEMA
maps. None
g. Have there been issues with community participation in the program?
No
h. What are the general hurdles for effective implementation of the NFIP?
None
i. Summarize actions related to continued compliance with NFIP (c-2 and c-4)
In the early to mid ‘90s, the City joined with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District and Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District to form the Lake Management Plan. Implementation of the plan
included construction of a levee in the back basin, dedication of wetlands conservation
area; formalization of inflow and outflow channels and imposition of stricter
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development standards for properties in flood prone areas. The City provides
information to residents regarding flood hazards, actions they can take to be safe
during a flood event, flood insurance requirements, and requires that new
development and significant redevelopment comply with the City’s flood ordinances
and meet FEMA standards for construction. In 2017, the City adopted updates to its
Flood Damage Prevention ordinance in compliance with the state model as well as the
California Building Code revisions which provide for a higher level of flood protection than
before.
j. Repetitive Loss Properties -Upon joining the CRS, the City had 10
repetitive loss properties; we now have 3.
Other risks:
The City of Lake Elsinore shares the same risks and vulnerabilities as the rest of the
Riverside County area.
SECTION 6.0 - CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT
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
• Funding Opportunities
• Mitigation Outreach and Partnership
6.1 REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES TABLE
These capabilities can be expanded and improved by adopting our own Engineering
Standards and Guidelines. Incorporating hazard information into the General Plan.
Implement a process to ensure mitigation actions identified in the hazard mitigation plan
are reviewed as part of the update to the City’s Capital Improvement Program, Continuity
of Operations Plan, and Emergency Operations Plan.
The table below summarizes the regulatory tools used by the City of Lake Elsinore to
further the hazard mitigation goals of this LHMP updated plan.
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Regulatory Tool Active
Yes/No
Comments
General plan Yes Current Plan is being updated.
Zoning ordinance Yes Reviewed periodically for compliance with current
general plan, state, and federal laws
Subdivision ordinance Yes
Site plan review requirements Yes Ongoing. All new development, significant
redevelopment, temporary use permits, conditional use
permits, grading permits and building permits require site
plan review and approval.
Floodplain ordinance Yes Updated city-wide ordinance to provide for higher
standards for compliance in 2010; supplemental ordinance
with even higher regulatory standards in place for area directly
surrounding the Lake.
Other special purpose ordinance
(storm water, water conservation,
wildfire)
Yes Water Conservation Ordinance, Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation Plan, Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance;
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Flood Plain
Management Ordinance, Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Ordinance.
Building code Yes Version: Adopted California Building Code in 2022….
Fire department ISO rating Yes The overall Fire Department Operation was “Class 4” rating
countywide.
The exception to the “Class 4” rating would be the outlying
areas that are further than five (5) “linear” miles from a fire
station and/or have no domestic (hydrants) water
infrastructure for fire protection, these areas are still rated
as a “Class 9”. There are few areas that fit into this exception
and each case must be evaluated individually to see which
rating applies.
Erosion or sediment control
program
Yes Soil disturbance that is permitted requires
implementation of an erosion and sediment control plan.
Storm water management
program
Yes Updated Storm Water Ordinance in December 2011 to
provide for increased legal authority and higher regulatory
standards. Additionally, the City conducts compliance
activities to ensures compliance with the Santa Ana Region
NPDES MS4 Permit.
Capital improvements plan Yes Five-year plan; updated annually.
Economic development plan Yes
Local emergency operations
plan
Yes Emergency Operations Plan, May 2010. Currently working on
it and to be completed by June of 2024
Flood Insurance Study or other
engineering study for streams
Yes Adopted 2017 FEMA Flood Insurance Study.
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6.2 ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
The Administrative and Technical capabilities can be expanded and improved researching
ideas and funds for a mass notification system for our City and its constituents. Reduce risk
through coordination with department managers during the annual review of the LHMP and
as the City progresses towards implementation. This coordination would identify
information that should be included in future updates.
The table below is a list of City Departments that can have a role in activities
related to hazard mitigation in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Personnel Resources Active
Yes/No
Department/Position
Planner/engineer with knowledge of land
development/land management practices Yes
Planning Division:
Planning
Manager
Engineer/professional trained in
construction practices related to
buildings and/or infrastructure
Yes
Public Works Department: City Engineer,
Capital Improvement Project Manager and
Building and Safety Division: Building &
Safety Manager, Building Inspector
Engineer with an understanding of
natural hazards Yes Engineering Division: City Engineer
Personnel skilled in GIS Yes GIS Analyst Engineering Division:
Engineering Technician II
Full time building official Yes Building and Safety Division: Building
Official
Floodplain manager Yes Emergency Services, Public Works
Department, City Engineer
Emergency manager Yes Emergency Services Manager
Grant writer
Yes
Engineering Technician, Emergency
Services
GIS Data—Land use No Assistant City Manager’s Office,
Emergency Services
GIS Datalinks to Assessor’s data Yes
City Manager’s Office: GIS Analyst, IT
Supervisor, Emergency Services
Warning systems/services (Reverse
9-11, outdoor warning signals) Yes Emergency Services
Storm Water Pollution
Prevention/NPDES Coordinator Yes Engineering Department: Senior
Engineering Technician
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6.3 FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES TABLE
Fiscal Capabilities can be expanded and improved upon by applying for all grants that
are available to help the City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services Department vision in
creating a CERT and Teen CERT program.
The table below identifies financial tools or resources that the City 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 With voter approval
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric
services
No Privately Owned
Impact fees for new development Yes With City Council approval
Incur debt through general obligation bonds Yes With voter approval
Incur debt through special tax bonds Yes With voter approval
Incur debt through private activities No
Withhold spending in hazard prone areas N/A
Other N/A
6.4 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Lake Elsinore has the same funding opportunities as Riverside County
Operational Area.
6.5 MITIGATION OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS
The City of Lake Elsinore has been training residents and employees in the FEMA Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program since 2007 and has trained about 1000
residents in earthquake and disaster response. The city also has purchased four (4) fully
equipped CERT Response Trailers to assist with community response and recovery following a
major earthquake, flood, or other disaster.
The City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services Department provide training and support to CERT
volunteers. The use of CERT trained volunteers helps to mitigate the effects of a major
earthquake, flood, fire, public health emergency, terrorism related event, or other community
emergency.
Lake Elsinore’s Administrative Services Department handles finance and purchasing, city
budgeting, risk management, information technology, and business licensing for the community.
The department may be responsible for implementing mitigation actions related to the
department’s scope.
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Lake Elsinore’s Public Works Department is responsible for City-owned infrastructure, including
streets, bike lanes and sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signals, and streetlights. Mitigation actions
involving new or retrofitted public infrastructure, as well as those related to water conservation,
fall within the purview of the Public Works Department.
The city does participate in the annual Great Shake Out with all staff and host an Emergency
Preparedness Expos for the community. All city departments do their outreach via social media,
city website, and council meeting.
SECTION 7.0 - MITIGATION STRATEGIES
The City of Lake Elsinore coordinated with multiple cities and agencies throughout Riverside
County to update of our LHMP Annex. The cooperation and discussions both in regional
meetings, community outreach and in internal meetings allowed for both “big picture” and “local
jurisdiction” views of mitigation need and possibilities.
The Part Two, Agency Inventory Worksheet provided a tool to recognize hazards and their
severity and assisted in determining what mitigation actions are appropriate to lessen or prevent
the hazard on a long-term basis.
7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The City of Lake Elsinore General Plan (The current plan will be updated later this year
2023) reflects the City’s long-range aspirations (20 years) of physical form and amenity and
provides guidance for developmental regulations, such as zoning and subdivision ordinances.
The plans goals support hazard mitigation as follows:
City of Lake Elsinore 2012 General Plan Update Hazard Mitigation
Policy & Goals (HMP & G)
HMP&G 1: Air Quality Goals and Policies.
❖ Goal 1.1a: Continue to coordinate with the Air Quality Management District and the City’s
Building Department to reduce the amount of fugitive dust that is emitted into the
atmosphere from unpaved areas, parking lots, and construction sites.
Policies:
1.1a.1 Implement a control plan for areas within the City that are prone to wind erosion
of soil and take measures to prevent illegal off-highway vehicle use.
1.1a.2 Require vegetation stabilization for disturbed land including phased construction
projects.
1.1a.3 Require construction equipment used for new developments to be properly
maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications.
1.1a.4 Restrict the idling of construction equipment to no longer than 10 minutes.
1.1a.5 Require equipment operators to use only diesel equipment or diesel vehicles with
engines built in 1996 or later.
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1.1a.6 Require the use of control measures for windborne emissions such as watering
active construction areas, covering open stockpiles or vehicles hauling loose materials,
and paving or applying non-toxic soil stabilizers on unpaved access roads and temporary
parking areas.
1.1a.7 Continue to implement requirements identified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES).
5-YEAR PLAN:
Seek grant opportunities to synchronize the City’s traffic signals to
reduce vehicle idling time and emissions.
Install a natural gas fueling station within the City limits. Not completed,
due to lack of funds
Seek grant opportunities to replace fleet vehicles with alternative fuel
vehicles such as natural gas.
NOT COMPLETED, DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS.
❖ Goal 1.1.b: Work with regional and state governments to develop effective mitigation
measures to improve air quality.
Policies:
1.1b.1 Support the SCAQMD in its development of improved ambient air quality
monitoring capabilities and establishment of standards, thresholds, and rules to address,
and where necessary mitigate, the air quality impacts of new development.
1.1b.2 Work with the county and regional agencies to evaluate the feasibility of
implementing a special fund and a system of charges (e.g., pollution charges, user fees,
congestion pricing, and toll roads) that requires, where possible, individuals who
undertake polluting activities to bear the economic cost of their actions.
1.1b.3 Promote programs that educate the public about regional air quality issues,
opportunities, and solutions.
5-YEAR PLAN:
Review and update as required, City Ordinances to ensure compliance with
state AQMD standards and to provide stringent penalties for violation of AQMD
standards.
❖ Goal 1.1c: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions waste through improved management of
waste handling and reductions in waste generation.
Policies:
1.1c.1 The City will improve emissions control at waste handling facilities, in the event
such facilities are constructed within the City’s jurisdiction.
1.1c.2 The City will implement enhanced programs to divert solid waste from landfill
operations.
1.1c.3 The City will enhance regional coordination on waste management.
5-YEAR PLAN:
Coordinate promotion of recycling with the City’s waste handler, CR&R.
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HMP&G 2: Hazardous Materials Goals and Policies
❖ Goal 2.1: Reduce the level of risk associated with the use, transport, treatment, and
disposal of hazardous materials to protect the community’s safety, health, and natural
resources.
Policies:
2.1.1 Continue to require hazardous waste generators to implement a waste reduction
program per the Riverside County Hazardous Waste Management Plan with necessary
inspections per the Riverside County Hazardous Materials Handlers Program.
2.1.2 Require any proposed development within proximity to an active and/or inactive
landfill to complete a technical analysis that focuses on public
safety and hazard issues. The analysis shall be prepared by a professional consultant.
2.1.3 Provide for the safe disposal of hazardous materials to protect the City against a
hazardous materials incident.
2.1.4 Continue operating household hazardous waste education and collection
programs in collaboration with the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.
2.1.5 Evaluate new development on or adjacent to the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor
(SARI) line requiring extensive subsurface components or containing sensitive land
uses such as schools on a project-by-project basis to determine impacts if an accident
occurs.
2.1.6 Comply with the Riverside County Underground Storage Tank Program and
Health and Safety Code Sections 25280-25289 and ensure adequate leak detection,
maintenance of records, and reporting of spills.
2.1.7 Require that all petroleum and gas pipelines are maintained by the owners.
In the event of a leak, the City shall ensure that all responsible parties comply with
the standards set by the California Department of Fish & Game Office of Spill Prevention
and Response.
5-YEAR PLAN:
Expand monthly hazardous waste collection events to include all Riverside
County residents.
Establish a “Clean Extreme” program that involves the public in City wide
cleanup efforts. Established with yearly events planned.
Establish a watershed cleanup program made up of community volunteers to
annually clean up areas adjacent to waterways. Not Completed
HMP&G 3: Wildfire Hazards Goals and Policies
❖ Goal 3.1: Adhere to an integrated approach to minimizing the threat of wildland fires to
protect life and property using pre-fire management, suppression, and post-fire
management.
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Policies:
4.1 Require on-going brush clearance and establish low fuel landscaping policies to
reduce combustible vegetation along the urban/wildland interface boundary.
4.2 Create fuel modification zones around development within high hazard areas by
thinning or clearing combustible vegetation within 100 feet of buildings and structures.
The fuel modification zone size may be altered with the addition of fuel resistant building
techniques. The fuel modification zone may be replanted with fire-resistant material for
aesthetics and erosion control.
4.3 Establish fire resistant building techniques for new development such as non-
combustible wall surfacing materials, fire-retardant treated wood, heavy timber construction,
glazing, enclosed materials and features, insulation without paper- facing, and automatic fire
sprinklers. an education program to inform citizens about the threat of human wildfire
origination from residential practices such as outdoor barbeques and from highway
use such as cigarette littering.
4.4 Create emergency water supply procedures that allow for immediate access to
existing reservoirs, tanks, and water wells for fire suppression.
4.5 Adhere to Chapter 7.1 of the Fire Code pursuant to adopted High Severity Zone
Maps.
5-YEAR PLAN:
Secure funding to operate the City’s Weed Abatement program on a year-
round basis. Not completed due to lack of funds.
HMP&G 4: Flooding and Floodplains Goals and Policies
❖ Goal 4.1: Minimize the risk of injury to residents and visitors and of property damage
due to flooding.
Policies:
4.1.1 Continue to ensure that new construction conforms to all applicable provisions
of the National Flood Insurance Program to protect buildings and property from flooding.
4.1.2 Continue to encourage floodway setbacks for greenways, trails, and recreation
opportunities.
4.1.3 Reduce the risk of flooding by creating floodway setbacks for greenways, trails,
and recreation areas and by prohibiting development within the floodways.
4.1.4 Encourage that new developments within the floodplain fringe shall preserve
and enhance existing native riparian habitat.
4.1.5 Continue to require the construction of channel improvements to allow conveyance
of the 100-year flow without extensive flooding.
4.1.6 Use FEMA regulations and mapping to ensure that flooding hazards are evaluated
during the environmental review process, including placement of restrictions on
development within designated floodplain areas.
4.1.7 Promote drainage improvements that maintain a natural or semi-natural floodplain.
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4.1.8 Utilize the Capital Improvement Program for storm drainage projects and
maintenance and improvement of local storm drain systems including channels, pipes,
and inlets to ensure capacity for maximum runoff flows.
5-YEAR PLAN:
Install drainage improvements along Lakeshore to eliminate flooding in low lying
areas.
Adopt and implement Master Drainage Plan update.
Secure funding assistance through Federal and/or State Grant opportunities to fund
flood pre-hazard mitigation improvements.
Secure funding assistance through US Army Corps of Engineers for Levee
improvements.
HMP&G 5: Seismic Activity Goals and Policies
❖ Goal 5.1: Minimize risk of loss of life, injury, property damage, and economic and social
displacement due to seismic and geological hazards resulting from earthquakes and
geological constraints.
Policies:
5.1.1 Continue to make every effort to reduce earthquake-induced fire as a threat.
5.1.2 Encourage programs to assist in the seismic upgrading of buildings to meet building
and safety codes.
5.1.3 Identify the potential for ground shaking, liquefaction, slope failure, seismically
induced landslides, expansion and settlement of soils, and other related geologic hazards
for areas of new development in accordance with the Fault Rupture Hazard Overlay
District adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore Zoning Code. The City may require site-
specific remediation measures during permit review that may be implemented to minimize
impacts in these areas.
Seismic Retrofit City Hall and the Cultural Center. Completed
RELATED GOALS & POLICIES
The following Goal is closely related to those of this Element.
Public facilities and services that is adequate and convenient to all City residents.
❖ Goal HMP-1.1: Work with the Riverside County Fire Department to accurately forecast
future needs and provide adequate and timely expansion of services and facilities.
Policy HMP-1.1a: Maintain the Fire Facilities component of the Development Impact
Fee to assure that new development pays its fair share of future fire stations.
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Policy HMP-1.1b: New development proposals shall continue to be routed to the Fire
Department to assure that project access and design provide for maximum fire safety.
❖ Goal HMP-1.2: Accurately forecast future needs and provide adequate and timely
expansion of services and facilities.
Policy HMP-1.2a: Maintain the Police Facilities component of the Development
Impact Fee to assure that new development pays its fair share of future police
facilities.
Policy HMP-1.2b: New development proposals shall continue to be routed to the
Police Department to assure that project access and design provide for
defensible space and maximum crime prevention.
❖ Goal HMP-1.3: Assure that community-based policing and community programs to
encourage resident participation are implemented to the greatest extent possible.
Policy HMP-1.3a: The Sheriff’s office will assign a liaison to attend the Citizen
Corps and Public Safety Advisory Committee meetings.
❖ Goal HMP-1.4: Maintain an emergency response program consistent with State
law, and coordinate with surrounding cities, Riverside County, and other emergency
service providers.
Policy HMP-1.4a: Conduct review and update the Emergency Operations Plan
to address the City’s growth in population and built environment, as well as new
emergency response techniques.
Policy HMP-1.4b: Coordinate all emergency preparedness and response plans
with neighboring cities, the County of Riverside, local health care providers and
utility purveyors, and the California O f f i c e o f Emergency Services (CalOES).
Policy HMP-1.4c: Continue coordinated training for City Emergency Response
Team members, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers,
and related response agency personnel.
❖ Goal HMP-1.5: Ensure that Critical facilities such as police and fire stations, hospitals
and clinics, schools and utility substations are sited away from identified hazard
areas.
Policy HMP-1.5a: Review and amend as appropriate development regulations
to ensure critical facilities are not located in an area identified in the General Plan
as a hazard area.
❖ Goal HMP-1.6: Conduct public outreach to provide education programs and literature
to its residents, businesspeople and property owners on earthquake preparedness,
fire safety, flooding hazards and other emergencies.
Policy HMP-16a: The Emergency Services Division will maintain emergency
preparedness information and handouts at City Hall, the
Senior Center and Library and be distributed at community events. Additionally,
the City’s website and other media resources shall be utilized to inform and
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educate residents and business owners on emergency preparedness matters.
Policy HMP-1.6b: The Emergency Services Division will continue to coordinate
training for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers and
publicize training sessions to the City’s residents and business owners.
7.2 MITIGATION ACTIONS
The City of Lake Elsinore coordinated with multiple cities and agencies throughout
Riverside County in the update of our LHMP Annex. The cooperation and
discussions were held at regional meetings, community outreach, and internal
meetings which allowed for both “big picture” and “local jurisdiction” views of
mitigation needs and possibilities.
Table below identifies the 2023 LHMP Mitigation Acitions
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7.3 ON-GOING MITIGATION STRATEGY PROGRAMS
The City of Lake Elsinore is focusing on mitigation actions for its high priority
hazards which are air quality, wildland fire, hazardous materials, earthquake,
landslide and other slope stability hazards, and flooding. These hazards happen
more often than others and do cause a significant amount of damage to city’s
infrastructure and the community.
Air Quality:
• Implement a control plan for areas within the City that are prone to wind
erosion of soil and take measures to prevent illegal off-highway vehicle
use.
• Require vegetation stabilization for disturbed land including phased
construction projects.
• Require construction equipment used for new developments to be properly
maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Require the use of control measures for windborne emissions such as
watering active construction areas, covering open stockpiles or vehicles
hauling loose materials, and paving or applying non-toxic soil stabilizers on
unpaved access roads and temporary parking areas. Continue to implement
requirements identified in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES).
• Support the SCAQMD in its development of improved ambient air quality
monitoring capabilities and establishment of standards, thresholds, and
rules to address, and where necessary mitigate, the air quality impacts of
new development.
• Work with the county and regional agencies to evaluate the feasibility of
implementing a special fund and a system of charges (e.g., pollution
charges, user fees, congestion pricing, and toll roads) that requires, where
possible, individuals who undertake polluting activities to bear the
economic cost of their actions.
• Promote programs that educate the public about regional air quality issues,
opportunities, and solutions.
• The City will improve emissions control at waste handling facilities, in the
event such facilities are constructed within the City’s jurisdiction.
• The City will implement enhanced programs to divert solid waste from
landfill operations.
• The City will enhance regional coordination on waste management.
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Hazardous Materials:
• Continue to require hazardous waste generators to implement a waste
reduction program per the Riverside County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan with necessary inspections per the Riverside County
Hazardous Materials Handlers Program.
• Require any proposed development within proximity to an active and/or
inactive landfill to complete a technical analysis that focuses on public
safety and hazard issues. The analysis shall be prepared by a
professional consultant.
• Provide for the safe disposal of hazardous materials to protect the City
against a hazardous materials incident.
• Continue operating household hazardous waste education and collection
programs in collaboration with the Riverside County Department of
Environmental Health.
• Evaluate new development on or adjacent to the Santa Ana Regional
Interceptor (SARI) line requiring extensive subsurface components or
containing sensitive land uses such as schools on a project-by-project
basis to determine impacts if an accident occurs.
• Comply with the Riverside County Underground Storage Tank Program
and Health and Safety Code Sections 25280-25289 and ensure adequate
leak detection, maintenance of records, and reporting of spills.
• Require that all petroleum and gas pipelines are maintained by the owners.
In the event of a leak, the City shall ensure that all responsible parties
comply with the standards set by the California Department of Fish
& Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
Wildfire Hazards:
• Require on-going brush clearance and establish low fuel landscaping policies to
reduce combustible vegetation along the urban/wildland interface boundary.
• Create fuel modification zones around development within high hazard areas by
thinning or clearing combustible vegetation within 100 feet of buildings and
structures. The fuel modification zone size may be altered with the addition of
fuel resistant building techniques. The fuel modification zone may be replanted
with fire-resistant material for aesthetics and erosion control.
• Establish fire resistant building techniques for new development such as non-
combustible wall surfacing materials, fire-retardant treated wood, heavy timber
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construction, glazing, enclosed materials and features, insulation without paper-
facing and automatic fire sprinklers.
• Establish an education program to inform citizens about the threat of human
wildfire origination from residential practices such as outdoor barbeques and
from highway use such as cigarette littering.
• Create emergency water supply procedures that allow for immediate access to
existing reservoirs, tanks, and water wells for fire suppression.
• Adhere to Chapter 7.1 of the Fire Code pursuant to adopted High Severity Zone
Maps.
• Condition project to comply with Fire Department requirements, and work with
the California Department of Forestry and the County Fire Department supporting
public fire education and prevention programs.
• Implement an education program to inform citizens about the threat of human
wildfire origination from residential practices such as outdoor barbeques and
from highway use such as cigarette littering
Flooding Hazards:
• Ensure that new construction conforms to all applicable provisions of the National
Flood Insurance Program to protect buildings and property from flooding.
• Encourage floodway setbacks for greenways, trails, and recreation opportunities.
• Create floodway setbacks for greenways, trails, and recreation areas and by
prohibiting development within the floodways.
• Require new developments within the floodplain fringe preserve and enhance
existing native riparian habitat.
• Require the construction of channel improvements to allow conveyance of the
100-year flow without extensive flooding.
• Use FEMA regulations and mapping to ensure that flooding hazards are
evaluated during the environmental review process, including placement of
restrictions on development within designated floodplain areas.
• Promote drainage improvements that maintain a natural or semi-natural
floodplain.
• Utilize the Capital Improvement Program for storm drainage projects and
maintenance and improvement of local storm drain systems including channels,
pipes, and inlets to ensure capacity for maximum runoff flows.
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• Through the project review and the CEQA processes the City shall assess new
development and reuse applications for potential flood hazards, and shall require
compliance with FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas where appropriate.
• Use FEMA regulations and mapping to ensure that flooding hazards are
evaluated during the environmental review process, including placement of
restrictions on development within designated floodplain areas.
Seismic Activity:
• Continue to make every effort to reduce earthquake-induced fire as a threat.
• Seek out and promote programs to assist in the seismic upgrading of buildings to
meet building and safety codes.
• Identify the potential for ground shaking, liquefaction, slope failure, seismically
induced landslides, expansion and settlement of soils, and other related geologic
hazards for areas of new development in accordance with the Fault Rupture
Hazard Overlay District adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore Zoning Code.
Require site-specific remediation measures during permit review that shall be
implemented to minimize impacts in these areas.
• The City recognizes the importance of addressing secondary seismic hazards,
and has delineated areas of known and suspected liquefaction hazard. In
general, liquefaction susceptibility ranges from very low in the former lake
footprint to moderate on much of the remainder of the valley floor and very high
in the valley floor corridor formerly occupied by the axial riverine drainage.
Liquefaction potential is also very high along the area’s principal tributary
drainages and on portions of the alluvial fans on the valley’s eastern margin.
• The City applied for and received a FEMA grant to reinforce the City Hall and
Cultural Center buildings; retrofit completed in 2012.
Landslide and Other Slope Stability Hazards:
• The State of California has not yet issued seismic hazards maps for the Lake
Elsinore Area. Upon completion, these maps will be required to delineate areas at
risk from seismically induced landslides. A substantial proportion of the City, SOI,
and surrounding area are located on slopes of 25%–35% or steeper, and much
of the area is at substantial risk of seismically induced slope failure.
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7.4 FUTURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES
The City of Lake Elsinore’s mitigation goals and objectives include the following:
Local Jurisdiction Mitigation Strategies and Goals
The City of Lake Elsinore mitigation planning group has created a list of
Mitigation Strategies and Goals for the community hazards identified to
include the following:
Actively pursue to completion the mitigation policies and strategies contained in the
Lake Elsinore General Plan.
Synchronize traffic signals throughout the City to minimize traffic congestion and
associated vehicle emissions.
Pursue natural gas vehicle fueling station within the City limits.
Replace older fleet vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles when feasible and when
not possible replace with vehicles that meet or exceed current emission standards.
Continue to train Emergency Operations Center and general city staff in our
Emergency Operations Plan and the Incident Command System (ICS), the California
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and the National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
Continue to train and educate the public and business community in Lake
Elsinore CERT and Lake Elsinore PREP to increase the percentage of our
population that is prepared and ready to respond to any emergency and
stabilize their neighborhoods and business neighborhoods to assist the first
responders my minimizing the effects of any emergency incident.
SECTION 8.0 - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS
8.1 Plan Implementation
The City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services Division will oversee the 2023 LHMP. In
coordination with other City Departments, we will monitor and evaluate our LHMP on an
ongoing and annual basis for the 5-year cycle required.
All updates will be presented in the form of a council report to the City of Lake Elsinore for
approval. Our city/agency will monitor and evaluate our LHMP on an annual basis. Over
the next 5 years, the City will review the LHMP and will assess, among other things,
whether:
• The goals and objectives are relevant to current and expected conditions.
• Risks identified have changed or new types have been identified.
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• The current resources are appropriate for implementing the plan.
• There are implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal,
or coordination issues with other agencies.
• The outcomes have occurred as expected (a demonstration of progress).
• The agencies and other partners participated as originally proposed.
If the City of Lake Elsinore discover changes have occurred during the evaluation, the
City will update the LHMP revision page and notify Riverside County to update our
Annex.
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department will coordinate the
monitoring, evaluation, and update of the MJLHMP.
8.2 Plan Maintenance and Review
The City’s Emergency Services Department is responsible for initiating plan reviews for
the planning area. To monitor progress and update the mitigation strategies identified in
the mitigation action plan, The City, Emergency Manager will revisit this Plan Update
annually each year or following a hazard event. The City’s LHMP Committee will meet
annually to review progress on plan implementation. This LHMP update is anticipated to
be fully approved and adopted in mid-2023, the next LHMP update for the City of Lake
Elsinore Planning Area will occur in 2028.
Criteria for Annual Reviews:
• The renovations to city infrastructure including water, sewer, drainage, roads,
bridges, gas lines, and buildings.
• Natural hazard occurrences that required activation of the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC), whether the event resulted in a presidential disaster
declaration.
• Natural hazard occurrences that were not of a magnitude to warrant
activation of the EOC or a federal disaster declaration but were severe enough to
cause damage in the City or closure of offices, schools, or public services.
If the City identifies changes have occurred during the evaluation, we will update the
LHMP Revision Page, and notify Riverside County EMD to update our Annex.
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department will coordinate the
monitoring, evaluation, and update of the MJLHMP.
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8.3 The Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
The mitigation measures from the 2018 LHMP have been incorporated into the 2023
LHMP in addition to the 2023/2024 General Plan Update, 2021 Safety Element, Zoning
Code update, and Environmental impact report.
The Lake Elsinore Municipal Code provides for mitigation of the hazards identified in the
LHMP and an emergency response and disaster relief plan in the event of an
emergency. The following codes include:
Chapter 8.20 BURNING AND FIRE HAZARDS
Chapter 15.56 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
• Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE
• Chapter 17.36 (HPD) HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
DISTRICT
Chapter 2.20 DISASTER RELIEF
Chapter 8.32 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
Chapter 8.18 NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Chapter 14.08 STORMWATER/URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT AND
DISCHARGE CONTROLS
Chapter 14.04 SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
Chapter 15.64 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Chapter 15.68 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Chapter 16.48 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
• Chapter 2.48 PERSONNEL
The City Municipal Code takes cues from state and federal regulations as well as
historical events in the City in promulgating regulations and guidance. As new
regulations are passed at the state and federal level, Department staff aware of the new
requirements drafts updates to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code for City Council
approval. Changes and ordinances are presented before City Council by way of a
public hearing during which comments are sought, considered and recommendations
made.
The City of Lake Elsinore also incorporated their 2018 LHMP with the same efforts as their
2023 LHMP by integrating it into the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
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SECTION 9.0 - CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The City proposes to utilize a variety of methods to involve the public in the ongoing and
annual review of the LHMP.
The City of Lake Elsinore considers its residents its most valuable resource. The City
has actively worked to establish a strong, active, Certified Emergency Response Team
(CERT) program which provides for trained first responders, and a new disaster
volunteer element to the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
The City of Lake Elsinore’s CERT members are located throughout the City. They are
trained in first response and communications. They supplement the City’s emergency
response staff in emergency situations.
The Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) has a significant role in the City. The
PSAC is a conduit of information from residents and businesses to their Public Safety,
Code Enforcement and Emergency Service providers. They:
Act as independent "eyes and ears" to augment staff efforts to protect and serve
the public;
Communicate through the City's Web site, printed information and
community outreach;
Seek community feedback and input from various community organizations, such
as the Lake Elsinore Marine Search & Rescue (LEMSAR), Neighborhood Watch
Groups, the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Merchants
Organization, Homeowners Associations, Neighborhood Watch groups, and
others;
Submit Public Safety recommendations to the City Council for consideration and
report to the City Council in a regular basis;
Assist the City with Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management;
Seek grant funding for public safety related programs;
Assist the community in solving local traffic safety concerns.
Approval of any changes to the LHMP will be sought by City Council in a public hearing
format providing the citizens of Lake Elsinore with the opportunity to comment prior to
approval.
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APPENDIX A – MEETINGS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
Figure A-1 – Meeting and Flyer Agenda – September 14, 2022
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Figure A-2 – Meeting and Roster – September 14, 2022
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Figure A-3 – Meeting and Flyer Agenda – December 14, 2022
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Figure A-4 – Meeting and Roster – December 14, 2022
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APPENDIX B – PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
Figure B-1 – Project Scope of Work
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Figure B-2 – Project Cost Estimates
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APPENDIX C - INVENTORY WORKSHEETS
SEE ATTACHMENTS – PART II
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION AGENCY
2023 INVENTORY WORKSHEETS
Riverside County/City of Lake Elsinore
January 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: These documents are meant to be discussed, used, and reviewed by a
multi-disciplinary team. The Participation by a wide range of stakeholders who play a
role in identifying and implementing mitigation actions is required.
SPECIAL CONCERNS:
1. Has the completed Letter of Commitment been returned to EMD? EMD must
forward this completed Letter of Commitment to CAL OES.
2. Has the completed Letter of Participation been returned to EMD?
1. Local Jurisdiction Contact Information Page 3
2. Hazard Identification Questionnaire Pages 4-6
3. Specific Hazards Summary Page 7
4. Jurisdiction Vulnerability Worksheet Pages 8-9
5. Jurisdiction Mitigation Strategies and Goals Pages 10-14
6. Local Jurisdiction Proposed Mitigation Action
and Strategy Proposal Pages 14-16
7. Local Jurisdiction Development Trends Pages 17-18
8. Appendix A-Plan Review Tool Pages A1-10
Appendix A the Plan Review Tool for your reference. This is the document Cal OES
and FEMA will utilize to verify that all the required information is in the submitted
documents. Please refer to the document for information.
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1. LOCAL JURISDICTION CONTACT INFORMATION
The information on this page identifies:
•Jurisdiction and the contact person
•Jurisdiction's service area size and population
•EOP Plan and a Safety Element of their General Plan
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Agency/Jurisdiction:
Local
Type Agency/Jurisdiction:
Contact Person: Title:
First Name: Last Name:
Agency Address: Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Contact Phone
E-mail
Population Served Square Miles Served
Does your organization have a general plan?
Does your organization have a safety component to the general plan?
What year was your plan last updated?
Does your organization have a disaster/emergency operations plan?
What year was your plan last updated?
Do you have a recovery annex or section in your plan?
Do you have a terrorism/WMD annex or section in your plan?
City of Lake Elsinore
Local Government
Emergency Services Manager
Ralph Mesa Jr
71,615
41.7
130 S. Main St.
Lake Elsinore
CA
92530
951-674-3124 FAX
rmesa@lake-elsinore.org
Yes
Yes
2018
Yes
2012
Yes
Yes
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2. Hazard Identification Questionnaire
The purpose of the questionnaire is to help identify the hazards within your service
area. The list was developed from the first round of meetings with the various working
groups in the 2012 plan creation, and from the hazards listed in the County's General
Plan. Each hazard is discussed in detail in the 2018 LHMP. The information will be
used as the basis for each jurisdiction to evaluate its capabilities, determine its needs,
and to assist in developing goals and strategies. The information identifies:
a) What hazards can be identified within or adjacent to the service area of the
jurisdiction.
b) Which of those hazards have had reoccurring events?
c) What specific hazards and risks are considered by the jurisdiction to be a threat
specifically to the jurisdiction? (These locations should be identified by name
and location for inclusion in the Specific Hazard Summary Table).
a. Specific types of facilities owned and operated by the jurisdiction.
b. Locations damaged from prior disasters or hazard causing events.
d) Information about the jurisdiction's EOC
With your Multi-Disciplinary Planning Team:
a. Instructions for Updating Jurisdictions, with your planning team: Review your old
Questionnaire for accuracy and relevance, mark changes.
b. Instructions for New Jurisdictions and Special Districts, with your planning team,
meet and go over the questionnaire. Fill in YES, NO or NA on the Questionnaire.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION HAVE:
AIRPORT IN JURISDICTION Yes
AIRPORT NEXT TO JURISDICTION No
DAIRY INDUSTRY Yes
POULTRY INDUSTRY No
CROPS/ORCHARDS No
DAMS IN JURISDICTION Yes
DAMS NEXT TO JURISDICTION Yes
LAKE/RESERVOIR IN JURISDICTION Yes
LAKE/RESERVOIR NEAR JURISDICTION Yes
JURISDICTION IN FLOOD PLAIN Yes
CONTROLLED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL Yes
UNCONTROLLED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL Yes
EARTHQUAKE FAULTS IN JURISDICTION Yes
EARTHQUAKE FAULTS NEXT TO JURISDICTION Yes
MOBILE HOME PARKS Yes
NON-REINFORCED FREEWAY BRIDGES No
NON-REINFORCED BRIDGES Yes
BRIDGES IN FLOOD PLAIN Yes
BRIDGES OVER OR ACROSS RIVER/STREAM Yes
ROADWAY CROSSING RIVER/STREAM Yes
NON-REINFORCED BUILDINGS Yes
FREEWAY/MAJOR HIGHWAY IN JURISDICTION Yes
FREEWAY/MAJOR HIGHWAY NEXT TO JURISDICTION Yes
FOREST AREA IN JURISDICTION Yes
FOREST AREA NEXT TO JURISDICTION Yes
WITHIN THE 50 MILES SAN ONOFRE EVACUATION ZONE Yes
MAJOR GAS/OIL PIPELINES IN JURISDICTION Yes
MAJOR GAS/OIL PIPELINES NEXT TO JURISDICTION Yes
RAILROAD TRACKS IN JURISDICTION No
RAILROAD TRACKS NEXT TO JURISDICTION Yes
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES IN JURISDICTION No
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES NEXT TO JURISDICTION No
HAZARDOUS STORAGE FACILITIES IN JURISDICTION No
HAZARDOUS STORAGE FACILITIES NEXT TO JURISDICTION No
DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION OWN OR OPERATE A FACILITY
IN A FLOOD PLAIN Yes
NEAR FLOOD PLAIN Yes
NEAR RAILROAD TRACKS No
NEAR A DAM No
UPSTREAM FROM A DAM No
DOWNSTREAM FROM A DAM No
DOWNSTREAM OF A LAKE Yes
DOWNSTREAM FROM A RESERVOIR No
NEAR A CONTROLLED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL Yes
NEAR UNCONTROLLED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL No
ON AN EARTHQUAKE FAULT Yes
NEAR AN EARTHQUAKE FAULT Yes
WITHIN THE 50 MILE SAN ONOFRE EVACUATION ZONE Yes
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IN A FOREST AREA No
NEAR A FOREST AREA Yes
NEAR A MAJOR HIGHWAY Yes
A HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY No
NEAR A HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY No
A HAZARDOUS STORAGE FACILITY No
NEAR A HAZARDOUS STORAGE FACILITY No
NON-REINFORCED BUILDINGS No
A MAJOR GAS/OIL PIPELINE No
NEAR A MAJOR GAS/OIL PIPELINE Yes
DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION HAVE ANY LOCATIONS THAT:
HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY EARTHQUAKE AND NOT REPAIRED No
HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FLOOD No
HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FLOOD MORE THAN ONCE No
HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FOREST FIRE No
HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FOREST FIRE MORE THAN ONCE No
HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY A TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT Yes
HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY A PIPELINE EVENT No
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS INFORMATION
DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION HAVE AN EOC Yes
IS YOUR EOC LOCATED IN A FLOOD PLAIN No
NEAR FLOOD PLAIN No
NEAR RAILROAD TRACKS No
NEAR A DAM No
UPSTREAM FROM A DAM No
DOWNSTREAM FROM A DAM No
DOWNSTREAM OF A LAKE No
DOWNSTREAM FROM A RESERVOIR No
NEAR A CONTROLLED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL No
NEAR UNCONTROLLED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL No
ON AN EARTHQUAKE FAULT No
NEAR AN EARTHQUAKE FAULT Yes
WITHIN THE 50 MILE SAN ONOFRE EVACUATION ZONE Yes
IN A FOREST AREA No
NEAR A FOREST AREA No
NEAR A MAJOR HIGHWAY Yes
A HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY No
NEAR A HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY No
A HAZARDOUS STORAGE FACILITY No
NEAR A HAZARDOUS STORAGE FACILITY No
NON-REINFORCED BUILDINGS No
A MAJOR GAS/OIL PIPELINE No
NEAR A MAJOR GAS/OIL PIPELINE No
OTHER FACILITY INFORMATION
ARE THERE LOCATIONS WITHIN YOUR JURISDICTION THAT:
COULD BE CONSIDERED A TERRORIST TARGET No
COULD BE CONSIDERED A BIO-HAZARD RISK No
With your planning team, list the “Yes” answers and discuss. Use the information as a group to
summarize your jurisdiction’s hazards and vulnerabilities.
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3. SPECIFIC HAZARDS SUMMARY
This table helps to identify the information (name, owner, location, etc.) about the
specific hazards identified in the Hazard Questionnaire.
In the Summary Table, list the basic information of the hazards identified by the
jurisdiction in the Hazard Identification Questionnaire as a potential threat. These
specific hazards were used in the development of response plans, maps, and other
analysis data.
a. Instructions for Updating Jurisdictions and Special Districts: With your planning
team, review the “Yes” answers and see if there were any changes, if so
summarize why there is a difference from the 2012.
b. Instructions for New Jurisdictions and Special Districts: With your planning team,
review the “Yes” answers and discuss. Use the information as a group to
summarize your jurisdiction’s hazards and vulnerabilities.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS SUMMARY
Jurisdiction Hazard Type Hazard Name In
Jurisdiction?
Adjacent to
Jurisdiction?
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4. JURISDICTION VULNERABILITY WORKSHEET
This table is a listing of the primary hazards identified by the 2018 LHMP working groups.
Each jurisdiction was asked to evaluate the potential for an event to occur in their
jurisdiction by hazard. They were also asked to evaluate the potential impact of that event
by hazard on their jurisdiction. The impact potential was determined based on:
1. Economic loss and recovery
2. Physical loss to structures (residential, commercial, and critical facilities)
3. The loss or damage to the jurisdiction’s infrastructure
4. Their ability to continue with normal daily governmental activities
5. Their ability to quickly recover from the event and return to normal daily activities
6. The loss of life and potential injuries from the event.
The jurisdictions were asked to rate the potential and severity using a scale of between 0
and 4 (4 being the most severe). The jurisdictions were also asked to rank the listed
hazards as they relate to their jurisdiction from 1 to 20 (1 being the highest overall threat to
their jurisdiction).
With the assistance of the RCIP Plan and County Departments, Riverside County OES
conducted an extensive evaluation of the severity and probability potential for the county as
a whole. The hazards were also ranked for the County. These numbers and rankings
were provided to the jurisdictions as a comparison guide.
A separate table was created to address the hazards relating to agriculture and was
assessed by the agriculture working group.
a. Instructions for Updating Jurisdictions and Special Districts: Please review the
table, determine if your ranking from the 2018 LHMP remains the same.
b. Instructions for New Jurisdictions and Special Districts: Please evaluate the
potential for an event to occur in your jurisdiction by hazard. Then, evaluate the
potential impact of that event by hazard on your jurisdiction according to #1-6
from the potential impact list above.
NOTE: Under Medical, Pandemic was added. This was a result of the H1N1 and other incidents.
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5. JURISDICTION MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND GOALS
This comprehensive table is a listing of the various mitigation strategies, goals, and objectives
developed by the 2012 LHMP working groups. The jurisdictions were also given the opportunity to list
additional strategies, goals, and objectives specific to either their jurisdiction or their workgroup (i.e. the
hospitals, agriculture, etc.).
COUNTY
LOCAL JURISDICTION
HAZARD
SEVERITY
0 - 4
PROBABILITY
0 - 4
SEVERITY
0 - 4
PROBABILITY
0 - 4
RANKING
1 - 20
1. EARTHQUAKE 3 1 4 1 10
2. WILDLAND FIRE 4 4 4 4 1
3. FLOOD 3 4 4 4 2
OTHER NATURAL HAZARDS
4. DROUGHT 1 2 1 1 18
5. LANDSLIDES 0 1 0 1 15
6. INSECT INFESTATION 1 1 1 1 14
7. EXTREME
SUMMER/WINTER
WEATHER
4
3
4
4
3
8. SEVERE WIND EVENT 2 2 2 2 9
AGRICULTURAL
9. DISEASE/CONTAMINATION 0 1 0 0 19
10. TERRORISM 3 3 2 2 4
OTHER MAN-MADE
11. PIPELINE 2 2 2 2 8
12. AQUEDUCT 2 2 0 0 20
13. TRANSPORTATION 3 3 3 3 5
14. POWER OUTAGE 3 4 3 4 6
15. HAZMAT ACCIDENTS 4 2 2 2 7
16. NUCLEAR ACCIDENT 3 2 4 2 11
17. TERRORISM 3 4 2 2 12
18. CIVIL UNREST 1 1 1 0 13
19. JAIL/PRISON EVENT 2 2 0 0 16
MEDICAL
20. PANDEMIC 2 1 1 0 17
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LOCAL JURISDICTION MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND GOALS
With your Planning Team
a. Instructions for Updating Jurisdictions and Special Districts: please review the table; determine if
your ranking from the 2018 LHMP remains the same.
b. Instructions for New Jurisdictions and Special Districts: please follow below:
Please evaluate the priority level for each listed mitigation goal identified below as it relates to your jurisdiction or
facility. If you have any additional mitigation goals or recommendations, please list them at the end of this
document. Place an H (High), M (Medium), L (Low), or N/A (Not Applicable) for your priority level for each
mitigation goal in the box next to the activity.
EARTHQUAKE
L Aggressive public education campaign in light of predictions
L Generate new literature for dissemination to:
L ◇ Government employees
L ◇ Businesses
L ◇ Hotel/motel literature
L ◇ Local radio stations for education
L ◇ Public education via utilities
L ◇ Identify/create television documentary content
L Improve the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
L ◇ Consider integration with radio notification systems
L ◇ Upgrade alerting and warning systems for hearing impaired
L ◇ Training and maintenance
L Procure earthquake-warning devices for critical facilities
L Reinforce emergency response facilities
L Provide training to hospital staffs
M Require earthquake gas shutoffs on remodels/new construction
L Evaluate re-enforcing reservoir concrete bases
L Evaluate EOCs for seismic stability
L Install earthquake cutoffs at reservoirs
L Install earthquake-warning devices at critical facilities
L Develop a dam inundation plan for new Diamond Valley Reservoir
M Earthquake retrofitting
M ◇ Bridges/dams/pipelines
M ◇ Government buildings/schools
M ◇ Mobile home parks
L Develop educational materials on structural reinforcement and home inspections
(ALREADY DEVELOPED)
M Ensure Uniform Building Code compliance
M ◇ Update to current compliance when retrofitting
M Insurance coverage on public facilities
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L Funding for non-structural abatement (Earthquake kits, etc.)
L Pre - identify empty commercial space for seismic re-location
L Electrical co-generation facilities need retrofitting/reinforcement (Palm Springs,
others?)
L Mapping of liquefaction zones
L Incorporate County geologist data into planning
L Backup water supplies for hospitals
L Evaluate pipeline seismic resiliency
L Pre-positioning of temporary response structures
H Fire sprinkler ordinance for all structures
L Evaluate adequacy of reservoir capacity for sprinkler systems
L Training/standardization for contractors performing retrofitting
L Website with mitigation/contractor/retrofitting information
L ◇ Links to jurisdictions
L ◇ Alerting information
L ◇ Volunteer information
L Evaluate depths of aquifers/wells for adequacy during quakes
L Evaluate hazmat storage regulations near faults
COMMUNICATIONS IN DISASTER ISSUES
H Communications Interoperability
M Harden repeater sites
M Continue existing interoperability project
M Strengthen/harden
M Relocate
M Redundancy
H Mobile repeaters
FLOODS
M Update development policies for flood plains
M Public education on locations of flood plains
L Develop multi-jurisdictional working group on floodplain management
L Develop greenbelt requirements in new developments
L Update weather pattern/flood plain maps
L Conduct countywide study of flood barriers/channels/gates/water dispersal systems
L Required water flow/runoff plans for new development
L Perform GIS mapping of flood channels, etc.
H Install vehicular crossing gates/physical barriers for road closure
M Maintenance of storm sewers/flood channels
L Create map of flood channels/diversions/water systems etc.
L Require digital floor plans on new non-residential construction
L Upgrade dirt embankments to concrete
L Conduct countywide needs study on drainage capabilities
L Increase number of pumping stations
L Increase sandbag distribution capacities
L Develop pre-planned response plan for floods
L ◇ Evacuation documentation
L ◇ Re-examine historical flooding data for potential street re-design
L Training for city/county PIOs about flood issues
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M Warning systems - ensure accurate information provided
M ◇ Publicize flood plain information (website?)
L ◇ Install warning/water level signage
L ◇ Enhanced public information
L ◇ Road closure compliance
L ◇ Shelter locations
L ◇ Pre-event communications
L Look at County requirements for neighborhood access
L ◇ Secondary means of ingress/egress
L Vegetation restoration programs
L Ensure critical facilities are hardened/backed up
L Hardening water towers
L Terrorism Surveillance - cameras at reservoirs/dams
L Riverbed maintenance
L Evaluate existing lift stations for adequacy
L Acquisition of property for on-site retention
L Evaluate regulations on roof drainage mechanism
L Erosion-resistant plants
L Traffic light protection
L Upkeep of diversionary devices
L Install more turn-off valves on pipelines
M Backup generation facilities
L Identify swift water rescue capabilities across County
WILDFIRES
H Aggressive weed abatement program
L ◇ Networking of agencies for weed abatement
L Develop strategic plan for forest management
L Public education on wildfire defense
L Encourage citizen surveillance and reporting
L Identify hydrants with equipment ownership information
L Enhanced firefighting equipment
L Fire spotter program/red flag program
L ◇ Expand to other utilities
L Research on insect/pest mitigation technologies
L Volunteer home inspection program
L Public education program
L ◇ Weather reporting/alerting
L ◇ Building protection
L ◇ Respiration
L Pre-identify shelters/recovery centers/other resources
L Roofing materials/defensive spacing regulations
L Community task forces for planning and education
L Fuel/dead tree removal
L Strategic pre-placement of firefighting equipment
L Establish FEMA coordination processes based on ICS
L Brush clearings around repeaters
L Research new technologies for identifying/tracking fires
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M Procure/deploy backup communications equipment
L "Red Tag" homes in advance of event
L Provide fire-resistant gel to homeowners
L Involve insurance agencies in mitigation programs
L Clear out abandoned vehicles from oases
M Code enforcement
M Codes prohibiting fireworks
M Fuel modification/removal
M Evaluate building codes
M Maintaining catch basins
OTHER HAZARDS
L Improve pipeline maintenance
L Wetlands mosquito mitigation (West Nile Virus)
L Insect control study
L Increase County Vector Control capacities
L General public drought awareness
L ◇ Lawn watering rotation
L Develop County drought plan
L Mitigation of landslide-prone areas
L Develop winter storm sheltering plan
L Ease permitting process for building transmission lines
L Evaluate restrictions on dust/dirt/generating activities during wind seasons
L Rotational crop planning/soil stabilization
L Enhance agricultural checkpoint enforcement
L Agriculture - funding of detection programs
L Communications of pipeline maps (based on need to know)
L Improved notification plan on runaway trains
L Improve/maintain blackout notification plan.
L Support business continuity planning for utility outages
L Terrorism training/equipment for first responders
L ◇ Terrorism planning/coordination
L ◇ Staffing for terrorism mitigation
L Create a SONGS regional planning group
L ◇ Include dirty bomb planning
M Cooling stations - MOUs in place
L Fire Ant eradication program
L White Fly infestation abatement/eradication program
L Develop plan for supplemental water sources
M Public education on low water landscaping
L Salton Sea desalinization
L Establish agriculture security standards (focus on water supply)
L ID mutual aid agreements
L Vulnerability assessment on fiber-optic cable
L Upgrade valves on California aqueduct
L Public education
M ◇ Bi-lingual signs
L ◇ Power Outage information
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L Notification system for rail traffic - container contents
L Control and release of terrorism intelligence
L Develop prison evacuation plan (shelter in place?)
Use the list and rankings to narrow down or identify “your” strategies. The mitigation
strategy serves as the long-term blueprint for reducing the potential losses identified in the
risk assessment. The mitigation strategy includes the development of goals, objectives,
and prioritized mitigation actions.
Goals are general guidelines that explain what you want to achieve. They are broad policy
statements and are usually long-term and represent global visions, such as “Protect
Existing Property.”
Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. Unlike
goals, objectives are specific, measurable, and may have a defined completion date.
Objectives are more specific, such as “Increase the number of buildings protected from
flooding.”
The development of effective goals and objectives enables the planning team to evaluate the
merits of alternative mitigation actions and the local conditions in which these activities would
be pursued. A potential mitigation action that would support the goal and objective goal
example above is “Acquire repetitive flood loss properties in the Acadia Woods Subdivision.”
In the 2018 LHMP, each jurisdiction was required to develop a Mitigation Strategy
Proposal based on one of the following:
1. The strategy, goal, or objective rating “High Priority” on the Local Jurisdiction
Mitigation Strategies and Goals (WORKSHEET ABOVE)
2. A specifically identified strategy, goal, or objective that was developed as part of one of
the working groups planning sessions such as the hospitals or agriculture
3. A specifically identified strategy, goal, or objective that was developed as part of one
of the jurisdiction’s internal working group planning sessions
6. LOCAL JURISDICTION PROPOSED MITIGATION ACTION AND
STRATEGY PROPOSAL
a. Instructions for Updating Jurisdictions and Special Districts: With your
planning team, please review the table from # 5, and determine if your ranking
from the 2018 LHMP remains the same.
Review the chosen Mitigation Strategy that your jurisdiction submitted. The updated
plan must identify the completed, deleted, or deferred actions or activities from the
previously approved plan as a benchmark for progress.
If the mitigation actions or activities remain unchanged from the previously approved
plan, the updated plan must indicate why changes are not necessary. Further, the
updated plan shall include in its prioritization any new mitigation actions identified
since the previous plan was approved or through the plan update process.
b. Instructions for New Jurisdictions and Special Districts: With your planning team, Use the
“High Priority” rated strategy, goal or objective as a starting point to determine your
Mitigation Strategy Proposal.
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LOCAL JURISDICTION PROPOSED MITIGATION ACTION AND STRATEGY PROPOSAL
Jurisdiction: City of Lake Elsinore
Contact: Ralph Mesa Jr
Phone: 951-674-3124
Proposal Name:
MITIGATION STRATEGY INFORMATION
Proposal Location:
Proposal Type
Place an "X" by the type of mitigation strategy (one or more may apply)
X Flood and mud flow mitigation
Fire mitigation
Elevation or acquisition of repetitively damaged structures or structures in high hazard areas
Mitigation Planning (i.e. update building codes, planning develops guidelines, etc.)
Development and implementation of mitigation education programs
Development or improvement of warning systems
Additional Hazard identification and analysis in support of the local hazard mitigation plan
Drinking and/or irrigation water mitigation
Earthquake mitigation
Agriculture - crop related mitigation
Agriculture - animal related mitigation
Flood inundation/Dam failure
Weather/Temperature event mitigation
Proposal/Event
History
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED MITIGATION STRATEGY
Description of
Mitigation Goal
Narrative:
Give a detailed description of the need for the proposal, any history related to the proposal. List
the activities necessary for its completion in the narrative section below, including estimated
timeline. (how long will it take)
Install slope protection along the side of the canyon to decrease the hazard of debris flow breaking
out or eroding the banks. 5 years.
Rice Canyon Hazard Mitigation Project
Rice Canyon foothills N/NE of Dale Court
List any previous disaster related events (dates, costs, etc.)
1/21/2017 Home flooded and Levee embankment blowout
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Does your jurisdiction have primary responsibility for the proposal? If not, what agency does?
Yes X No Responsible Agency:
FUNDING INFORMATION
Place an "X" by the proposed source of funding for this proposal
X Unfunded proposal - funds are not available for the proposal at this time
Local jurisdiction General Fund
Local jurisdiction Special Fund (road tax, assessment fees, etc.)
Non-FEMA Hazard Mitigation Funds
Local Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds - Future Request
Hazard Mitigation Funds
Has your jurisdiction evaluated this mitigation strategy to determine its cost benefits?
(i.e. has the cost of the mitigation proposal been determined to be beneficial in relationship to the potential
damage or loss using the attached Cost/Benefit Analysis Sheet or another internal method)
As part of this process, each Submitting Jurisdiction is required to perform a cost-benefit analysis. They were
required to answer the question at the bottom of the Proposal page that asks if they had conducted a Cost-
Benefit Analysis of some type. This analysis was conducted either by completing a Cost Benefit form or by
some other approved method. Many of the jurisdictions used the cost-effective analysis approach outlined in
the FEMA publication, Cost and Benefits of Natural Hazards Mitigation. This cost-benefit analysis was not
restricted to natural hazards.
In some cases, the jurisdiction or working group identified a proposal that highlighted a life- safety issue over a
standard hazard proposal. This was done when there was either historical data or other sources of information
indicating that the life-safety issue needed to be emphasized or brought to the public’s attention.
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7. LOCAL JURISDICTION DEVELOPMENT TRENDS QUESTIONNAIRE
LAND USE ISSUES - COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW
This questionnaire identifies a comparison of specific land use issues between 2012, 2017 and 2022.
The questionnaire also identifies the specific threat potential to the jurisdiction in relationship to
residential and commercial structures along with critical facilities. This threat potential is focused on
structural loss rather than dollar-value loss as it relates to the three main natural hazards – earthquakes,
floods, and wildland fires. The determination of dollar-value loss relating to commercial and critical
facilities was found to be very limited and a difficult task to establish.
This issue will be addressed in future updates of the Plan.
The questionnaire also requires the jurisdiction to identify the process it will use to maintain their portion
of the Plan.
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LOCAL JURISDICTION DEVELOPMENT TRENDS QUESTIONNAIRE 2011
LAND USE ISSUES - COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW
JURISDICTION: DOES YOUR AGENCY HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR LAND USE AND/OR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
WITHIN YOUR JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES? YES NO
2018 DATA 2023 DATA 2028
Current Population in Jurisdiction or Served 61,006 75,797 Projected Population in Jurisdiction or Served - in 2022 93,800
Current Sq Miles in Jurisdiction or Served Projected Sq Miles in Jurisdiction or Served - in 2022
Does Your Jurisdiction have any ordinances or
regulations dealing with disaster mitigation,
disaster preparation, or disaster response?
If yes, please list ordinance or regulation number.
What is the number one land issue your
agency will face in the next five years
Approximate Number of Homes/Apts/etc. 18,477 23,643 Projected Number of Homes/Apts/etc.- in 2022 28,700
Approximate Total Residential Value Projected Residential Total Value - in 2022
Approximate Number of Commercial
Businesses
Projected Number of Commercial Businesses - in 2022
Approximate Percentage of Homes/Apts/etc in
flood hazard zones
Approximate Percentage of Homes/Apts/etc in flood
hazard zones - in 2022
Approximate Percentage of Homes/Apts/etc in
earthquake hazard zones
Approximate Percentage of Homes/Apts/etc in earthquake
hazard zones - in 2022
Approximate Percentage of Homes/Apts/etc in
wildland fire hazard zones
Approximate Percentage of Homes/Apts/etc in wildland
fire hazard zones - in 2022
Approximate Percentage of Commercial
Businesses in flood hazard zones
Approximate Percentage of Commercial Businesses in
flood hazard zones - in 2022
Approximate Percentage of Commercial
Businesses in earthquake hazard zones
Approximate Percentage of Commercial Businesses in
earthquake hazard zones - in 2022
Approximate Percentage of Commercial
Businesses in wildland fire hazard zones
Approximate Percentage of Commercial Businesses in
wildland fire hazard zones - in 2022
Number of Critical Facilities in your Jurisdiction
that are in flood hazard zones
Projected Number of Critical Facilities in your Jurisdiction
that are in flood hazard zones - in 2022
Number of Critical Facilities in your Jurisdiction
that are in earthquake hazard zones
Number of Critical Facilities in your Jurisdiction that are in
earthquake hazard zones - in 2022
Number of Critical Facilities in your Jurisdiction
that are in wildland fire hazard zones.
Number of Critical Facilities in your Jurisdiction that are in
wildland fire hazard zones - in 2022
Does your jurisdiction plan on participating in
the County's on-going plan maintenance
program every two years as described in Part I
of the plan?
If not, how will your jurisdiction do plan maintenance?
Will a copy of this plan be available for the various planning groups within your jurisdiction for use in future planning and budgeting
purposes?
Yes or No
Projected Sq Miles in Jurisdiction or Served - in
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APPENDIX D – CROSSWALK-PLAN REVIEW
LOCAL MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW TOOL
The Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool demonstrates how the Local Mitigation Plan meets
the regulation in 44 CFR §201.6 and offers States and FEMA Mitigation Planners an
opportunity to provide feedback to the community.
• The Regulation Checklist provides a summary of FEMA’s evaluation of whether the
Plan has addressed all requirements.
• The Plan Assessment identifies the plan’s strengths as well as documents areas for
future improvement.
• The Multi-jurisdiction Summary Sheet is an optional worksheet that can be used to
document how each jurisdiction met the requirements of the each Element of the
Plan (Planning Process; Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment; Mitigation
Strategy; Plan Review, Evaluation, and Implementation; and Plan Adoption).
The FEMA Mitigation Planner must reference this Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide when
completing the Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool.
Jurisdiction:
Riverside County
Title of Plan:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Date of Plan:
01/25/2023
Local Point of Contact:
Ralph Mesa Jr
Address:
130 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Title:
Emergency Services Manager
Agency:
City of Lake Elsinore
Phone Number:
951-674-3124
E-Mail:
rmesa@lake-elsinore.org
State Reviewer: Title: Date:
FEMA Reviewer: Title: Date:
Date Received in FEMA Region (insert #)
Plan Not Approved
Plan Approvable Pending Adoption
Plan Approved
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SECTION 1:
REGULATION CHECKLIST
1. REGULATION CHECKLIST Location in
Plan Not
(section and/or Met Met Regulation (44 CFR 201.6 Local Mitigation Plans)
ELEMENT A. PLANNING PROCESS
A1. Does the Plan document the planning process, including how it was
prepared and who was involved in the process for each jurisdiction?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
Section 2.0
A2. Does the Plan document an opportunity for neighboring communities,
local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies
that have the authority to regulate development as well as other interests to
be involved in the planning process? (Requirement §201.6(b)(2))
Section 2.2
A3. Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the
planning process during the drafting stage? (Requirement
§201.6(b)(1))
Section 2.3
Appendix A
A4. Does the Plan describe the review and incorporation of existing plans,
studies, reports, and technical information? (Requirement
§201.6(b)(3))
Section 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
A5. Is there discussion of how the community(ies) will continue public
participation in the plan maintenance process? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(4)(iii))
Section 9.0
INSTRUCTIONS: The Regulation Checklist must be completed by FEMA. The purpose of the
Checklist is to identify the location of relevant or applicable content in the Plan by Element/sub-
element and to determine if each requirement has been ‘Met’ or ‘Not Met.’ The ‘Required Revisions’
summary at the bottom of each Element must be completed by FEMA to provide a clear explanation
of the revisions that are required for plan approval. Required revisions must be explained for each
plan sub-element that is ‘Not Met.’ Sub-elements should be referenced in each summary by using the
appropriate numbers (A1, B3, etc.), where applicable. Requirements for each Element and sub-
element are described in detail in this Plan Review Guide in Section 4, Regulation Checklist.
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1. REGULATION CHECKLIST Location in
Plan
(section and/or
Met
Not
Met Regulation (44 CFR 201.6 Local Mitigation Plans)
A6. Is there a description of the method and schedule for keeping
the plan current (monitoring, evaluating, and updating the
mitigation plan within a 5-year cycle)? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(4)(i))
Section 8.0
ELEMENT A: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT B. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
B1. Does the Plan include a description of the type, location, and
extent of all-natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction(s)?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
Section 4.4
B2. Does the Plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard
events and on the probability of future hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
Section 4.4
B3. Is there a description of each identified hazard’s impact on the
community as well as an overall summary of the community’s
vulnerability for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
Section 4.4
B4. Does the Plan address NFIP insured structures within the
jurisdiction that have been repetitively damaged by floods?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
Section 5.1
ELEMENT B: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY
C1. Does the plan document each jurisdiction’s existing authorities,
policies, programs and resources and its ability to expand on and
improve these existing policies and programs? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3))
Section 6.1
C2. Does the Plan address each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP
and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii))
Section 5.2
C3. Does the Plan include goals to reduce/avoid long-term
vulnerabilities to the identified hazards? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(i))
Section 7.1
C4. Does the Plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range of
specific mitigation actions and projects for each jurisdiction being
considered to reduce the effects of hazards, with emphasis on new
and existing buildings and infrastructure? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(ii))
Section 7.3
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1. REGULATION CHECKLIST Location in
Plan
(section and/or
Met
Not
Met Regulation (44 CFR 201.6 Local Mitigation Plans)
C5. Does the Plan contain an action plan that describes how the
actions identified will be prioritized (including cost benefit review),
implemented, and administered by each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii))
Inventory
worksheet
C6. Does the Plan describe a process by which local
governments will integrate the requirements of the mitigation plan
into other planning mechanisms, such as comprehensive or
capital improvement plans, when appropriate? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(4)(ii))
Section 2.0
Section 8.0
ELEMENT C: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT D. PLAN REVIEW, EVALUATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION (applicable to plan
updates only)
D1. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development?
(Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
Section 3
D2. Was the plan revised to reflect progress in local mitigation
efforts? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
Section 3
D3. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities?
(Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
Section 3.4
ELEMENT D: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT E. PLAN ADOPTION
E1. Does the Plan include documentation that the plan has been
formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction requesting
approval? (Requirement §201.6(c)(5))
E2. For multi-jurisdictional plans, has each jurisdiction requesting
approval of the plan documented formal plan adoption?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(5))
ELEMENT E: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT F. ADDITIONAL STATE REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL FOR STATE
REVIEWERS ONLY; NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY FEMA)
F1.
F2.
ELEMENT F: REQUIRED REVISIONS
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SECTION 2:
PLAN ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of the Plan Assessment is to offer the local community more
comprehensive feedback to the community on the quality and utility of the plan in a narrative
format. The audience for the Plan Assessment is not only the plan developer/local
community planner, but also elected officials, local departments and agencies, and others
involved in implementing the Local Mitigation Plan. The Plan Assessment must be
completed by FEMA. The Assessment is an opportunity for FEMA to provide feedback and
information to the community on: 1) suggested improvements to the Plan; 2) specific
sections in the Plan where the community has gone above and beyond minimum
requirements; 3) recommendations for plan implementation; and 4) ongoing partnership(s)
and information on other FEMA programs, specifically Risk MAP and Hazard Mitigation
Assistance programs. The Plan Assessment is divided into two sections:
1. Plan Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement
2. Resources for Implementing Your Approved Plan
Plan Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement is organized according to the plan
Elements listed in the Regulation Checklist. Each Element includes a series of italicized
bulleted items that are suggested topics for consideration while evaluating plans, but it is not
intended to be a comprehensive list. FEMA Mitigation Planners are not required to answer
each bullet item and should use them as a guide to paraphrase their own written
assessment (2-3 sentences) of each Element.
The Plan Assessment must not reiterate the required revisions from the Regulation
Checklist or be regulatory in nature and should be open-ended and to provide the
community with suggestions for improvements or recommended revisions. The
recommended revisions are suggestions for improvement and are not required to be made
for the Plan to meet Federal regulatory requirements. The italicized text should be deleted
once FEMA has added comments regarding strengths of the plan and potential
improvements for future plan revisions. It is recommended that the Plan Assessment be a
short synopsis of the overall strengths and weaknesses of the Plan (no longer than two
pages), rather than a complete recap section by section.
Resources for Implementing Your Approved Plan provides a place for FEMA to offer
information, data sources and general suggestions on the overall plan implementation and
maintenance process. Information on other possible sources of assistance including, but
not limited to, existing publications, grant funding or training opportunities, can be provided.
States may add state and local resources, if available.
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A. Plan Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement
This section provides a discussion of the strengths of the plan document and identifies
areas where these could be improved beyond minimum requirements.
Element A: Planning Process
Strengths:
1)
2)
3)
Opportunities for Improvement:
1)
2)
3)
(Delete italicized text below after filling in strengths and opportunities above.)
How does the Plan go above and beyond minimum requirements to document the planning
process with respect to:
• Involvement of stakeholders (elected officials/decision makers, plan implementers,
business owners, academic institutions, utility companies, water/sanitation districts, etc.);
• Involvement of Planning, Emergency Management, Public Works Departments or other
planning agencies (i.e., regional planning councils);
• Diverse methods of participation (meetings, surveys, online, etc.); and
• Reflective of an open and inclusive public involvement process.
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Element B: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Strengths:
1)
2)
3)
Opportunities for Improvement:
1)
2)
3)
(Delete italicized text below after filling in strengths and opportunities above.)
In addition to the requirements listed in the Regulation Checklist, 44 CFR 201.6 Local
Mitigation Plans identifies additional elements that should be included as part of a plan’s risk
assessment. The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of:
1) A general description of land uses and future development trends within the community
so that mitigation options can be considered in future land use decisions;
2) The types and numbers of existing and future buildings, infrastructure, and critical
facilities located in the identified hazard areas; and
3) A description of potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures, and a description of the
methodology used to prepare the estimate.
How does the Plan go above and beyond minimum requirements to document the Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment with respect to:
• Use of best available data (flood maps, HAZUS, flood studies) to describe significant
hazards;
• Communication of risk on people, property, and infrastructure to the public (through
tables, charts, maps, photos, etc.);
• Incorporation of techniques and methodologies to estimate dollar losses to vulnerable
structures;
• Incorporation of Risk MAP products (i.e., depth grids, Flood Risk Report, Changes Since
Last FIRM, Areas of Mitigation Interest, etc.); and
• Identification of any data gaps that can be filled as new data became available.
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Element C: Mitigation Strategy
Strengths:
1)
2)
3)
Opportunities for Improvement:
1)
2)
3)
(Delete italicized text below after filling in strengths and opportunities above.)
How does the Plan go above and beyond minimum requirements to document the Mitigation
Strategy with respect to:
• Key problems identified in, and linkages to, the vulnerability assessment;
• Serving as a blueprint for reducing potential losses identified in the Hazard Identification
and Risk Assessment;
• Plan content flow from the risk assessment (problem identification) to goal setting to
mitigation action development;
• An understanding of mitigation principles (diversity of actions that include structural
projects, preventative measures, outreach activities, property protection measures, post-
disaster actions, etc);
• Specific mitigation actions for each participating jurisdiction that reflects their unique
risks and capabilities;
• Integration of mitigation actions with existing local authorities, policies, programs, and
resources; and
• Discussion of existing programs (including the NFIP), plans, and policies that could be
used to implement mitigation, as well as document past projects.
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Element D: Plan Update, Evaluation, and Implementation (Plan Updates Only)
Strengths:
1)
2)
3)
Opportunities for Improvement:
1)
2)
3)
(Delete italicized text below after filling in strengths and opportunities above.)
How does the Plan go above and beyond minimum requirements to document the 5-year
Evaluation and Implementation measures with respect to:
• Status of previously recommended mitigation actions;
• Identification of barriers or obstacles to successful implementation or completion of
mitigation actions, along with possible solutions for overcoming risk;
• Documentation of annual reviews and committee involvement;
• Identification of a lead person to take ownership of, and champion the Plan;
• Reducing risks from natural hazards and serving as a guide for decisions makers as
they commit resources to reducing the effects of natural hazards;
• An approach to evaluating future conditions (i.e. socio-economic, environmental,
demographic, change in built environment etc.);
• Discussion of how changing conditions and opportunities could impact
community resilience in the long term; and
• Discussion of how the mitigation goals and actions support the long-term
community vision for increased resilience.
B. Resources for Implementing Your Approved Plan
Ideas may be offered on moving the mitigation plan forward and continuing the relationship with
key mitigation stakeholders such as the following:
• What FEMA assistance (funding) programs are available (for example, Hazard Mitigation
Assistance (HMA)) to the jurisdiction(s) to assist with implementing the mitigation actions?
• What other Federal programs (National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Community
Rating System (CRS), Risk MAP, etc.) may provide assistance for mitigation activities?
• What publications, technical guidance or other resources are available to the
jurisdiction(s) relevant to the identified mitigation actions?
• Are there upcoming trainings/workshops (Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA), HMA, etc.) to
assist the jurisdictions(s)?
• What mitigation actions can be funded by other Federal agencies (for example, U.S.
Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Smart Growth, Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Sustainable Communities, etc.) and/or state and local agencies?
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SECTION 3:
MULTI-JURISDICTION SUMMARY SHEET (OPTIONAL)
MULTI-JURISDICTION SUMMARY SHEET
#
Jurisdiction
Name
Jurisdiction
Type
(city/borough/
township/
village, etc.)
Plan
POC
Mailing
Address
Email
Phone
Requirements Met (Y/N)
A.
Planning
Process
B.
Hazard
Identification &
Risk
Assessment
C.
Mitigation
Strategy
D.
Plan Review,
Evaluation &
Implementation
E.
Plan
Adoption
F.
State
Require-
ments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
INSTRUCTIONS: For multi-jurisdictional plans, a Multi-jurisdiction Summary Spreadsheet may be completed by listing each participating
jurisdiction, which required Elements for each jurisdiction were ‘Met’ or ‘Not Met,’ and when the adoption resolutions were received. This Summary
Sheet does not imply that a mini-plan be developed for each jurisdiction; it should be used as an optional worksheet to ensure that each jurisdiction
participating in the Plan has been documented and has met the requirements for those Elements (A through E).
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MULTI-JURISDICTION SUMMARY SHEET
#
Jurisdiction
Name
Jurisdiction
Type
(city/borough/
township/
village, etc.)
Plan
POC
Mailing
Address
Email
Phone
Requirements Met (Y/N)
A.
Planning
Process
B.
Hazard
Identification &
Risk
Assessment
C.
Mitigation
Strategy
D.
Plan Review,
Evaluation &
Implementation
E.
Plan
Adoption
F.
State
Require-
ments
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14
15
16
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