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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Larry R. Pitzer, Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Common
Council to adopt the City of San Bernardino's Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
ORIGINAL
Dept: Fire
Date:
March 1, 2005
MCtC Meeting Date:
March 21, 2005
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
Contact Person: Larry R. Pitzer. Fire Chief
Phone: (909) 384-5286
Supporting data attached: StaffReoort. Resolution. and Plan
Ward: Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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(Acct. No.)
(Acct. Descrintion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Common Council to adopt the City of San Bernardino's
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), Section 322 (a-d) requires that local
governments, as a condition of receiving federal disaster mitigation funds, have a hazard
mitigation plan that describes the process for identifying hazards, risks and vulnerabilities,
identify and prioritize mitigation actions, encourage the development of local mitigation, and
provide technical support for those efforts. The attached Hazard Mitigation Plan serves to meet
those requirements (Attachment A).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requiring local jurisdictions to develop
a Hazard Mitigation Plan in order to mitigate future disasters and reduce repetitive Federal and
State claims for similar disasters in the same location. FEMA has indicated that jurisdictions
without a plan approved by FEMA and adopted by local governing body Hazard Mitigation Plan
will be ineligible for future pre-and-post disaster mitigation funds.
The City of San Bernardino Disaster Preparedness Division developed this Hazard Mitigation
Plan, in cooperation with a Planning Team. This Planning Team consisted of representatives
from various City Departments including Fire, Police, Development Services, Water, and City
Administrators Office. Outside agency representatives included the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce and East Valley Water District. The Planning Team met four times in
July and August 2004, discussing the City's local capabilities assessment, natural hazards,
critical facilities, risk/vulnerability assessment, current mitigation policies and projects, and
proposed future mitigation strategies and projects.
This Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared in accordance with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, the State of California Office of Emergency Services, and the San
Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services guidelines. The City's Hazard Mitigation
Plan will be included in the County of San Bernardino's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan as an "Annex".
The City's DRAFT Hazard Mitigation Plan was completed and submitted to San Bernardino
County OES in September 2004. The County submitted the County's DRAFT Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, to the State of California Office of Emergency Services
for their "initial review". The State then forwarded their Hazard Mitigation Plan, including all
local jurisdiction's Plans, to FEMA. FEMA reviewed all P!!l.!1~for compliance, made
recommendations, and returned the Hazard Mitigation Plans tf - cc - .n_.-,,~
forwarded FEMA's recommended revisions to the City's Ha2I
consisted of minor adjustments, in February 2005.
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San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services has requested revised Hazard Mitigation
Plans be submitted to local jurisdiction's governing bodies for approval, as required by FEMA
regulations, and resubmitted to the County with the governing body's Resolution of Adoption.
The County of San Bernardino anticipates adopting their Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan on March 29th, and has thus requested that local jurisdiction's Resolution of Adoption be
submitted to the County no later than March 28th.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to the City. However, if the City does not adopt a Hazard
Mitigation Plan, the City will not be eligible for future Federal and State disaster mitigation
funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S HAZARD
MITIGA nON PLAN.
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WHEREAS the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) (Public Law 106-390)
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amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act) by
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repealing the previous mitigation planning section (Section 409) and replacing it with Section 322;
WHEREAS to implement the DMA 2000 planning requirements, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) published Interim Final Rules (IFRs) in the Federal Register on
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February 26, 2002 and October 1,2002;
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WHEREAS these Interim Final Rules established the mitigation planning requirements for
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local governments and required that in order to remain eligible to receive federal funding for both
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pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation project funding, a local government must have a FEMA
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WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino's Disaster Preparedness Division developed the City
of San Bernardino's Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the above mentioned Federal,
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State, and County guidelines; and
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WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino's Hazard Mitigation Plan was prepared as an Annex
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to the County of San Bernardino's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and will be
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submitted as an Annex to the County of San Bernardino's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council do hereby confirm that the City's Hazard
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Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the above mentioned guidelines; and
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ADOPTING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
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Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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Council Members:
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LONGVILLE
MCGINNIS
DERRY
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KELLEY
JOHNSON
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MCCAMMACK
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Approved as to form
and legal content:
James F. Penman
City Attorney
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meeting thereof, held on the
, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
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ABSTAIN ABSENT
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Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
day of
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Judith Valles, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Bernardino, California
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Preparation Date: March 1,2005
Adoption Date: -March 21, 2005
Prepared By/Point of Contact
Rick Blackburn, Disaster Management Coordinator
City of San Bernardino Fire Department
200 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino, California 92410
(909) 384-5115
blackburn Ji@sbcity.org
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Planning Team
This Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of San Bernardino was prepared by:
Signature: ~AJ' &124--t .I
Name: Teri Baker '
Title: Senior Administrative Analyst
Organization: City of San Bernardino - City Administrators Office
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Name: Rick Blackburn
Title: Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
Organization: City of San Bernardino - Fire Department
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Name: Doug Dup ee
Title: Fire Marshal
Organization: City of San Bernardino - Fire Department
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Name: Walt Goggin ~
Title: Lieutenant
Organization: City of San Bernardino - Police Department
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Name: Mark Lancaster
Title: City Engineer
Organization: City of San Bernardino - Development Services Department
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Signature:
Name: Judi
Title: Execut e Director
Organization: San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce
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Name: Dennis Reichardt
Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Organization: City of San Bernardino - Fire Department
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Name: Valerie Ross
Title: City Planner
Organization: City of San Bernardino - Development Services Department
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Name: Gary Sturdi~ ....,r
Title: Safety Manager
Organization: East Valley Water District
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Name: Jon umipseed
Title: Manager
Organization: San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction
1.1 General Description
1.2 Purpose and Authority
1.3 Community Information
Section 2 - Jurisdictional Participation Information
2.1 Adoption by Local Governing Body
2.1.1 Primary Point of Contact
2.1.2 Promulgation Authority Information
2.2 Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Adoption
2.2.1 Points of Contact for Included Jurisdictions
2.2.2 Promulgation Authority Information for Included Jurisdictions
Section 3 - Planning Process Documentation and Public Involvement
3.1 Planning Team Member Information
3.2 Multi-Jurisdictional Planning Team Member information
3.3 Public Involvement Items
Section 4 - Risk Assessment
4.1 Hazard Identification
4.2 Hazard Profile
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4.3.1 Asset Inventory
4.3.1.1 Community Asset Overview
4.3.1.2 Critical Facility List
4.3.1.3 Non-Critical Facilities
4.3.1.4 Individual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
4.3.2 Potential Loss Estimation
4.3.2.1 Facility Replacement Costs
4.3.2.2 Individual Hazard Economic Loss Estimation
4.3.2.3 Individual Hazard Human Loss Estimation
4.3.3 Analysis of Community Development Trends
4.3.3.1 Development History
4.3.3.2 Future Development
~4 Multi-Jurisdiction Risk Assessment
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Section 5 - Mitigation Strategy
5.1 Community Capability Assessment
5. 1.1 Existing Plans, Policies, and Ordinances
5.1.2 Prior Mitigation Actions and Projects
5. 1.2.1 Completed and On-Going Mitigation Projects
5. 1.3 Technical and Fiscal Resources
5.2 Mitigation Goals
5.3 Mitigation Actions/Projects
5.4 Implementation Strategy and Analysis of Mitigation Projects
5.5 Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Strategy
Section 6 - Plan Maintenance
6.1 Monitoring, Evaluating and Updating the Plan
6.2 Implementation through Existing Programs
6.3 Continued Public Involvement
o Section 7 - Attachments
Map - Regional Location
Map - Regional Fault Locations
Map - Fire Hazard Areas
Map - I 00 Year Flood Plain
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Section 1 - Introduction
1.1 General Description
The City of San Bernardino has developed this Hazard Mitigation Plan, in response to the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), Section 322 (a-d). The City of San Bernardino
has prepared this Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, the State of California Office of Emergency Services, and the San
Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services.
Hazard mitigation reduces or eliminates losses of life and property from emergencies and
disasters. Hazard mitigation ensures that costly cycles of paying recovery costs to recover from
the same types of disasters year after year are broken and that post-disaster repairs and
reconstruction result in a reduction in hazard vulnerability. While we cannot prevent disasters
from happening, their effects can be reduced or eliminated through a well-organized public
education and awareness effort, preparedness and mitigation.
1.2 Purpose and Authority
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), Section 322 (a-d) requires that local
governments, as a condition of receiving federal disaster mitigation funds, have a mitigation plan
that describes the process for identifying hazards, risks and vulnerabilities, identify and prioritize
mitigation actions, encourage the development oflocal mitigation, and provide technical support
for those efforts. This mitigation plan serves to meet those requirements.
1.3 Community Information
The section is to provide a broad perspective, brief history and describe the makeup and
development of the cominunity.
1. Topography:
The City of San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County at the base of the San
Bernardino mountains, approximately 59 miles East of Downtown Los Angeles, approximately
58 miles West of Palm Springs, and approximately II miles North ofthe City of Riverside. The
City of San BernardinO' encompasses approximately 59 square miles (142.66 sq. kilometers). San
Bernardino is positioned 34.13 degrees north of the equator and 117.29 degrees west of the
prime meridian. The elevation in the area is approximately 1,046 feet above sea level.
2. Clima~
The San Bernardino Valley has a very temperate climate. The average mean temperature is 66.5
degrees F. with an a.verage.of 312da.ys of sunshine each year. The average annual rainfall is
15.12 (maximum yearly rainfall) inches per year. Temperatures range from the 30s to the 60s in
January and from the 50s to high 90s in July. Nearly 15 inches of rain falls annually mostly from
December to February. The average winter temperature is 53 degrees F. The average spring
temperature is 68.7 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 80.6 degrees F.
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3. PopulationlDemographics:
The population of San Bernardino is approximately 200,000. There are approximately 58,000
households in the City of San Bernardino. San Bernardino per capita income is approximately
$12,500, with an approximate median income of$26,900. In addition, San Bernardino is home to
many major businesses including educational institutions, medical centerslhospitals, and
transportation companies.
5. Economy:
Since World War II, the San Bernardino area has grown considerably. Since coastal area
congestion has caused land and space costs to rise, growth was forced into the Inland Empire.
This began in the late 1970s as development entered the region along the 1-10 and Route 60
freeways from Los Angeles County and Route 91 from Orange County into the West end of the
Inland Empire. Since that time, the region has seen an explosion of home building as well as the
creation of the associated population serving jobs in sectors like retailing, consumer services,
finance and local government.
This pattern underlies the Inland Empire's aggressive employment performance. In the 1990s,
Southern California lost 500,000 jobs with the end of the Cold War. Yet, there was no year when
the Inland Empire's employment base stopped expanding. As a result, from 1990-2002, it has
added 340,788 jobs. This was more than San Diego County, Orange County, or Los Angeles
County. In 2002, the inland region (up 30,000) has led California in job growth despite the state
and U.S. economic slowdowns.
6. Industry:
The Inland Empire industrial market of which San Bernardino is a part saw the development of
161.3 million square feet of industrial buildings from 1991-2001, representing 43% of South em
California's new space erected in this period. In mid-2002, estimates indicate that the Inland
Empire's industrial market reached 277 million square feet of space (l0,000 square feet & up).
That is 30.8% of the 899 million square feet of inventory in giant Los Angeles County.
Importantly, companies migrating to the inland region find that almost 60% of the area's
industrial space is new, having been built since 1991. Industrial firms have flocked to the Inland
Empire as the area's space is modem and less expensive and because its huge blue collar work-
force will work for about 5% less than their colleagues in Southern California's coastal counties
to avoid commuting. Since 1994, over 1,000 companies have either migrated to the region, or
moved into new space locally in order to expand. As a result, the inland region's industrial
vacancy rate has fallen from 23.1 % in early 1991 to 7.6% in mid-2002 despite the very large
amounts of new space that has been developed. Even before the Inland Empire's pattern ofland
usage began forcing industrial developers to look for sites deeper in the region, San Bernardino
has seen 69 companies and agencies take 4.5 million square feet in the city to expand. Together,
they added 7,985 jobs to its economic base at the time they opened. They represented 6.9% of
the 1,000 major operations added in the Inland Empire during this period. A total of 47 of the
cities' new firms were manufacturers, followed by eleven large service operations, four state and
federal agencies and seven distributors.
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Compared to the Inland Empire, the City of San Bernardino has added an unusually large share
of service firms (17.1 % vs. 10.7% ) and agencies (5.7% vs. 0.9%). This is reflective of its status
as a county seat and its large office complexes. The larger share of manufacturing operations
(67.1 % vs. 53.3%) and much smaller share of distribution firms (10.0% vs. 35.1 %) are reflective
of two facts. San Bernardino has several traditional manufacturing areas that firms have found
attractive, at the same time, distributors have tended to congregate nearer to Los Angeles and
Orange counties. This is also why its new distributors have tended to use much less space per
worker (890 vs 2,007 square feet). The recent location of several large logistics operations in the
East San Bernardino Valley indicates that the city will soon see more and more such operations
heading its way now that the inland region's western zone is running short ofland.
Section 2 - Jurisdiction Information
2.1 Adoption by local governing body
REQUIREMENT
j201.6( c) (5):
[The local hazard mitigation plan shall include]
documentation that the plan has been formally
adopted by the governing body of the jurisdicti,on
requesting approval of the plan (e.g., City Council,
County Commissioner, Tribal Council) on
As required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of California Office of
Emergency Services, the City of San Bernardino formally adopted the City of San Bernardino
Hazard Mitigation Plan by a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino on March 21, 2005, upon the initial review and subsequent guidance by the State of
California Office of Emergency Services. The adopted Council Resolution is attached.
2.2 Multi-Jurisdictional plan adoption
REQUIREMENT
j201.6(c)(5):
For multi-jurisdictional plans, each jurisdiction
requesting approval of the plan must document that
it has been formally adopted.
The City of San Bernardino is adopting their Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the County of San
Bernardino's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is expected to be adopted by
the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors on March 29,2005.
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REQUIREMENT
IFR J201.6(c)(1):
An open public involvement process is essential to
the development of an effective plan. In order to
develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing
the effects of natural disasters, the planning process
shall include: (1) An opportunity for the public to
comment on the plan during the drafting stage and
prior to plan approval; (2) An opportunity for
neighboring communities, local and regional
agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, and
agencies that have the authority to regulate
development, as well as businesses, academia and
other private and non-profit interests to be involved
in the planning process; and (3) Review and
incorporation, if appropriate, of existing plans,
studies, reports, and technical information. [The plan
shall document] the planning process used to
develop the plan, including how it was prepared, who
was. involved in the process, and how the public was
involved.
3.1 Planning Team Member Information
This Hazard Mitigation Plan was discussed and prepared by members of the following Planning
Team:
Teri Baker
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of San Bernardino - City Administrators Office
Rick Blackburn
Disaster Management Coordinator
City of San Bernardino - Fire Department
Doug Dupree
Fire Manhal
City of San Bernardino - Fire Department
Walt Goggin
Lieutenant
City of San Bernardino - Police Department
Mark Lancaster
City Engineer
City of San Bernardino - Development Services Department
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Executive Director
San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Reichardt
Deputy Fire Chief
City of San Bernardino - Fire Department
Valerie Ross
City Planner
City of San Bernardino - Development Services Department
Gary Sturdivan
Safety Manager
East Valley Water District
Jon Turnipseed.
Manager
San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
3.2 Multi-Jurisdictional Planning Team Information
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Public Involvement in preparing this Hazard mitigation Plan consisted ofthe following items:
Meeting between Rick Blackburn, Disaster Management Coordinator, and Tom Marek,
Information Services Director - 8/13/2004
City of San Bernardino Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting - 8/12/2004
Meeting between Rick Blackburn, Disaster Management Coordinator, and Joe Lease,
Building Official - 8/11/2004
Meeting between Rick Blackburn, Disaster Management Coordinator, and Mark Lancaster,
City Engineer - 8/9/2004
City of San Bernardino Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting - 8/5/2004
City of San Bernardino Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting - 7/29/2004
City of San Bernardino Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting - 7/20/2004
East Valley Water Local Mitigation Plan Committee Meeting -7/7/2004
East Valley Water Local Mitigation Plan Committee Meeting - 6/30/2004
Redlands Local Mitigation Planning Committee Meeting - 6/3/2004
Redlands Local Mitigation Planning Committee Meeting - 5/12/2004
Meeting between Rick Blackburn, Disaster Management Coordinator, Larry Pitzer, Fire
Chief, and Brian Preciado, Deputy Fire Chief - 4/28/2004
San Bemardino County Office. of Emergency Services Mitigation.com Presentation -
4/12/2004
State of California Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Plan Training-
-3/18/2004
Meeting with San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services Staff - 3/16/2004
Redlands Local Mitigation Planning Committee Meeting - 3/10/2004
Initial Planning meeting between Rick Blackburn, Disaster Management Coordinator, and Larry
Pitzer, Fire Chief, - 3/3/2004
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Section 4 - Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is measuring the potential loss from a hazard event by assessing the
vulnerability of buildings, infrastructure and people. It identifies the characteristics and potential
consequences of hazards, how much of the community could be affected by a hazard, and the
impact on community assets. A risk assessment consists of three components: hazard
identification, vulnerability analysis, and risk analysis.
Based on instruction and guidance from the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency
Services, the City is identifying and assessing the top three Natural Hazards.
4.1 Hazard Identification
REQUIREMENT
f201..6(c)(2)(i):
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of
the type... of all] natural hazards that can affect the
jurisdiction ...
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The following is a list of each hazard/threat confronting the City of San Bernardino.
Natural Hazards
1. Wildfires
General Definition:
There are three different classes of wild land or wildfires. A surface fire is the most
common type and burns along the floor of a forest, moving slowly and killing or
damaging trees. A ground fire is usually started by lightning and bums on or below the
forest floor. Crown fires spread rapidly by wind and move quickly by jumping along the
tops of trees. Wildfires are usually signaled by dense smoke that fills the area for miles
around. Wildfires present a significant potential for disaster in the southwest, a region of
relatively high temperatures, low humidity, and low precipitation during the summer, and
during the spring, moderately strong daytime winds. Combine these severe burning
conditions with people or lightning and the stage is set for the occurrence oflarge,
destructive wildfires.
Description:
Wildfires are a problem in the City of San Bernardino, based on the City's geographical
location, topography, terrain, and climate.
Historical Profile:
Historically, the area of chaparral-urban interface in the north and northeast sections of
the City are the areas most at risk. Fire season typically runs from early May through
October. Compounding the problem are Santa Ana wind conditions frequently
experienced during the autumn months.
2. Earthquake
General Definition:
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting
of rock beneath the Earth's surface. Sometimes the movement is gradual. At other times,
the Earth's tectonic plates are locked together, unable to release the accumulating energy.
When the accumulated energy grows strong enough, the plates break free causing the
ground to shake. Ground shaking from earthquakes can collapse buildings and bridges;
disrupt gas, electric, and phone service; and sometimes trigger landslides, avatanches,
flash floods, fires, and huge, destructive ocean waves (tsunamis). Buildings with
foundations resting on unstable soil, and trailers and homes not tied to their foundations
are at risk because they can be shaken off their mountings during an earthquake. When an
earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause deaths and injuries and extensive
property damage. Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning. Earthquakes can occur
at any time of the year and at any time of the day or night. On a yearly basis, 70 to 75
damaging earthquakes occur throughout the world.
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There are 4S states and territories in the United States at moderate to very high risk from
earthquakes, and they are located in every region of the country. California experiences
the most frequent damaging earthquakes; however, Alaska experiences the greatest
number oflarge earthquakes-most located in uninhabited areas.
Description:
The City of San Bernardino fits this profile of an area likely to experience significant
adverse effects as a result of a moderate to severe seismic event. This includes the
likelihood to endure seismic phenomena such as surface rupture, ground shaking,
liquefaction, and subsidence.
Historical Profile:
The San Bernardino area is one of the most seismically active areas in the state. The City
of San Bernardino is particularly susceptible to the damaging effects of a moderate to
severe earthquake because of three factors: regional seismic history and tectonics;
proximity to active fault zones; and geological characteristics and hazards. The City is
located in close proximity to the San Jacinto, Cucamonga, San Andreas, and Chino-
Corona segment of the Elsinore fault zones.
3. Flooding I Flash Flooding
General Definition:
Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters--except fire. Most
communities in the.UnitedStllte') haye.experienced some kind of flooding, after spring
rains, heavy thunderstorms, or winter snow thaws. A flood, as defined by the National
Flood Insurance Program is: "A general and temporary condition of partial or complete
inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of two or more properties
(at least one of which is your property) from: Overflow of inland or tidal waters or
unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, or a
mudflow. The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or similar body of
water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water
exceeding anticipated cyclical levels that result in a flood."
The standard for flooding is the "I DO-year flood," a benchmark used by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to establish a standard of flood control in communities
throughout the country. Thus, the loo-year flood is also referred to as the "regulatory" or
"base" flood. Actually, there is little difference between a IOO-year flood and the 10-
year flood. Both terms are statements of probability that scientists and engineers use to
describe how one flood compares to others that are likely to occur. In fact, the SOD-year
flood and the IO-year flood are only a foot apart on flood elevation-which means that the
elevation of the I DO-year flood falls somewhere in between. The term IOO-year flood
means that there is a one percent chance of a flood of that intensity and elevation
happening in any given year. In other words, it is the flood elevation that has a one
percent chance of being equaled or exceeded each year. By comparison, the lO-year flood
means that there is a ten percent chance for a flood of its intensity and elevation to
happen in any given year.
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Flooding is a problem in the City of San Bernardino, based on the City's geographical
location, topography, and terrain.
Historical Profile:
Historically, flooding has been a major problem in San Bernardino. Moderate to severe
flooding typically causes road closure, disruption of utilities, contamination of the
potable water supply, mudslides, and extensive property damage. Severe flooding usually
requires evacuation of residents from inundation areas. Past and potential flooding areas
have been determined, based on FEMA flood information and historical data. Flooding
in San Bernardino is a problem due to the topography of the area and the proximity to the
mountains north of the City.
4. Extreme Heat
General Definition:
Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the
region and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat. Droughts occur when a
long period passes without substantial rainfall. A heat wave combined with a drought is a
very dangerous situation. In a normal year, approximately 175 Americans die from
extreme heat.
S. Dam Failure
General Definition:
A dam is defined as a barrier constructed across a watercourse for the purpose of storage,
control, or diversion of water. Dams typically are constructed of earth, rock, concrete, or
mine tailings. A dam failure is the collapse, breach, or other failure resulting in
downstream flooding. The hazard classification is not an indicator of the adequacy of a
dam or its physical integrity. Dam failures typically occur when spillway capacity is
inadequate and excess flow overtops the dam, or when internal erosion (piping) through
the dam or foundation occurs.
6. Landslide
General Definition:
Landslides are a serious geologic hazard common to almost every state in the United
States. It is estimated that nationally they cause up to $2 billion in damages and from 25
to 50 deaths annually. Factors that allow the force of gravity to overcome the resistance
of earth material to landslide movement include: saturation by water, steepening of slopes
by erosion or construction, alternate-freezing or thawing, earthquake shaking, and
volcanic eruptions. Landslides are typically associated with periods of heavy rainfall or
rapid snow melt and tend to worsen the effects of flooding that often accompanies these
events. In areas burned by forest and brush fires, a lower threshold of precipitation may
initiate landslides.
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General Definition:
A drought is a period of drier-than-nonnal conditions that results in water-related
problems. Precipitation (rain or snow) falls in uneven patterns across the country. When
no rain or only a small amount of rain falls, soils can dry out and plants can die. When
rainfall is less than nonnal for several weeks, months, or years, the flow of streams and
rivers declines, water levels in lakes and reservoirs fall, and the depth to water in wells
decreases. If dry weather persists and water supply problems develop, the dry period can
become a drought. A period ofbelow-nonnal rainfall does not necessarily result in
drought conditions.
Technologv Hazards
The City of San Bernardino was advised by the County of San Bernardino Office of Emergency
Services that the City is not required to identify or address any technological hazards in the City
at this time.
Human Hazards
The City of San Bernardino was advised by the County of San Bernardino Office of Emergency
Services that the City is not required to identify or address any human hazards in the City at this
time.
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REQUIREMENT
j201.6( c) (2) (i):
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of
the... location and extent of all natural hazards that
can affect the jurisdiction. The plan shall include
information on previous occurrences of hazard
events and on the probability of future hazard
events.
The Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI) factors the elements of risk: Probability (P),
Magnitude/Severity (M), Warning Time (WT) and Duration to create an index which allows for
the prioritization of mitigation activities based on the level of risk. The following hazards are
listed in order of decreasing CPRI score.
Natural Hazards
The City of San Bernardino was advised by the County of San Bernardino Office of Emergency
Services that the City is required to identify or address only the top three Natural Hazards in the
City at this time.
Earthquake
o Historical Events
The following section lists and describes the historical events associated with this hazard
in City of San Bernardino.
1. Hector Mine Quake 10/16/1999
Hazard: Earthquake
Location: Mojave Desert, CA
Latitude: 34.59
Longitude: 116.27
2. Landers Quake 6/28/1992
Hazard: Earthquake
Location: Yucca Valley, CA
Latitude: 34.13
Longitude: 116.26
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(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI)
Probability: 4 - Highly Likely
Magnitude/Severity: 3 - Critical
Warning Time: 4 - Less 6 Hours
Duration: 2 - Less than one day
The CPRI for the Earthquake hazard for City of San Bernardino is:
Probability + Magnitude/Severity + Warning Time + Duration = CPRI
4 x .45 + 3 x .30 + 4 x .15 + 2 x .10 = 3.5
Flooding / Flash Flooding
Historical Events
The following section lists and describes the historical events associated with this hazard
in City of San Bernardino.
1. Winter Storms 20051/7-11/2005
Hazard: Flooding
Location: San Bernardino, CA
2. Christmas Day Floods 12/25/2003
Hazard: Flooding
Location: San Bernardino, CA
3. EI Nino 2/23/1998
Hazard: Flooding
Location: San Bernardino, CA
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Hazard: Flooding
Location: San Bernardino, CA
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(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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I Date I City I County I State I Federal I Total
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~/23/1998 I Unknown I Unknown I Unknown I Unknown Unknown
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Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI)
Probability: 3 - Likely
Inazard: Flooding
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!christmas Day Floods
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Magnitude/Severity: 3 - Critical
Warning Time:, 2. - 12.-2.4 Hours
Duration: 3 - Less than one week
The CPRI for the Flooding hazard for City of San Bernardino is:
Probability + Magnitude/Severity + Warning Time + Duration = CPRI
3 x .45 + 3 x.30 + 2 x .15 + 3 x .10 = 2.85
Wildfires
Historical Events
The following section lists and describes the historical events associated with this hazard
in City of San Bernardino.
1. Old Fire 10/25/2003
Hazard: Wildfires
Location: San Bernardino, CA
2. Panorama Fire 11/24/1980
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Location: San Bernardino, CA
The following table summarizes the occurrences, impact and costs of this hazard.
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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Probability: 4 - Higbly Likely
Magnitude/Severity: 3 - Critical
Warning Time: 4 - Less 6 Hours
Duration: 3 - Less tban one week
4.3 Vulnerability' Assessment
4.3.1 Asset Inventory
REQUIREMENT
f201..6( c) (2)(ii)(A):
II TheplatPShould describe the vulnerability in tcll1~.F
ofthe.typ~4i and numbers of existing and future
buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities
located in the identified hazard areas... ..
4.3.1.1 Community Asset Overview
This section provides an overview of the assets in City of San Bernardino.
Critical Facilities:
The City of San Bernardino designates "critical facilities" as those facilities which the
City "could not be without".
Non-Critical Facilities:
The City of San Bernardino designates "non-critical facilities" as those facilities which
the City would not want damaged or destroyed, however, would not be devastating to the
City if damaged or destroyed.
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This section provides a listing of the Critical Facilities in City of San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Fire Headquarters
200 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Size: 22,600 square feet
San Bernardino Police Headquarters
710 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Size: 68,000 square feet
San Bernardino City Han
300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418
Size: 105,000 square feet
Fire Station #222
1201 West Ninth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411
Size: 4,400 square feet
Fire Station #223
2121 North Medical Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92411
Size: 4,300 square feet
Fire Station #224
2641 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405
Size: 5,500 square feet
Fire Station #225
1640 Kendall Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Size: 4,300 feet
Fire Station #226
1920 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Size: 4,300 square feet
Fire Station #227
282 West 40th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Size: 3,300 square feet
Fire Station #228
3398 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92346
Size: 4,300 square feet
Fire Station #229
202 Meridian Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Size: 3,600 square feet
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502 South Arrowhead A venue, San Bernardino, CA 92346
Size: 3,200 square feet
Fire Station #231
450 Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Size: 6,300 square feet
Fire Station #232
6055 Palm Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
(under construction)
Fire Station #233
165 South Leland Norton Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Fire Department Automotive Shop
1208 H Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405
Size: 5,500 square feet
Cit)' Yard
182 South Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Size: 127,100 square feet
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201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
1805 Medical Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92411
St. Bernardine Medical Center
2101 North Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Arroyo Valley High School
(Potential Shelter Facility identified by San Bernardino Unified School District)
1881 West Baseline Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411
Cajon High School
(Potential Shelter Facility identified by San Bernardino Unified School District)
1200 Hill Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Pacific High School
(Potential Shelter Facility identified by San Bernardino Unified School District)
1020 Pacific Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404
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1850 North E Street, San Bernarqino, CA 92405
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2299 Pacific Street, San Bemardi~o, CA 92404
Summary of Critical Facilities '
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San Bernardino Fire Headquarters Wire Stations Icritical
San Bernardino Police Headquart€ rs IEmergency Response Facility Icritical
lSan Bernardino City Hall I !Government Facility Icritical
Wire Station #222 ! /Fire Stations /Critical
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Wire Station #224 /Fire Stations /Critical
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Wire Station #226 Wire Stations jeritical
Wire Station #227 Wire Stations jeritical
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Wire Station #232 ! Wire Stations !critical
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City Yard I lGovernment Facilities !critical
San Bernardino Economic Development Agency lGovernment Facilities /critical
Community Hospital of San Bernardino jeritical Care Facility !critical
1st. Bernardine Medical Center ! !critical Care Facility ICritical
\Arroyo Valley High ScliOol ! ~dentified Shelter Facility !critical
~jon High School ~dentified Shelter Facility /Critical
/pacific High School ~dentified Shelter Facility !critical
ISan Bernardino High School ~dentified Shelter Facility jeritical
ISan Gorgonio High School ndentified Shelter Facility /Critical
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This section serves to identify each hazard confronting the community and its vulnerabilities to
that hazard
Natural Hazards
1. Earthquake
a. Population. Approximately 100 percent of the community's population is vulnerable.
b. Critical Facilities.
(1) Approximately 100 percent of the City's critical facilities are vulnerable.
(2) The specific critical facilities vulnerable in City of San Bernardino are all
critical facilities identified above.:
2. Flooding/Flash Flooding
a. Population. Approximately 50 percent of the community's population is vulnerable.
b. Critical Facilities.
(1) Approximately 4 percent of the City's critical facilities are vulnerable.
(2) The specific critical facilities vulnerable in City of San Bernardino are:
Fire Station #231
3. Wildfires
a. Population. Approximately 59 percent of the community's population are vulnerable.
b. Critical Facilities.
(1) Approximately 16 percent of the community's critical facilities are vulnerable.
(2) The specific critical facilities vulnerable in City of San Bernardino are:
Fire Stations #225, 227, 228.
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REQUIREMENT [The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of
J201.6(c)(2)(ii)(B): an] estimate of the potential dollar losses to
vulnerable structures identified in paragraph
(c)(2)(I)(A) of this section and a description of the
methodology used to prepare the estimate ...
4.3.2.1 Facility Replacement Cost Estimation
This section describes the replacement costs/economic impacts from identified critical facilities:
San Bernardino Police Headquarters
Facility Replacement Cost: $15,500,000
Fire Department Automotive Shop
Facility Replacement Cost: $155,000
San Bernardino Cit), Hall
Facility Replacement Cost: $1,368,0000
City Yard
Facility Replacement Cost: $421,6000
San Bernardino Economic Development Agency
Facility Replacement Cost: Unknown
San Bernardino Fire Headquarters
Facility Replacement Cost: $2,140,000
Fire Station #222
Facility Replacement Cost: $330,000
Fire Station #223
Facility Replacement Cost: $320,000
Fire Station #224
Facility Replacement Cost: $420,000
Fire Station #225
Facility Replacement Cost: $320,000
Fire Station #226
Facility Replacement Cost: $320,000
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Facility Replacement Cost: $261,000
Fire Station #228
Facility Replacement Cost: $321,000
Fire Station #229
Facility Replacement Cost: $253,000
Fire Station #230
Facility Replacement Cost: $260,000
Fire Station #231
Fire Stations
Facility Replacement Cost: $820,000
Fire Station #232
Facility Replacement Cost: Unknown
Fire Station #233
Facility Replacement Cost: Unknown
4.3.2.2 Individual Hazard Economic Loss Estimation
This section describes the potential losses due to each hazard confronting the community or
jurisdiction:
Natural Hazards
1. Earthquake
Summary of Economic Losses
a. The economic loss resulting from this hazard is significant, but unknown.
b. The loss from damage to structures from this hazard is significant, but unknown.
2. Flooding / Flash Flooding
Summary of Economic Losses
a. The economic loss resulting from this hazard is significant, but unknown.
b. The loss from damage to structures from this hazard is significant, but unknown.
3. Wildfires
Summary of Economic Losses
a. The economic loss resulting from this hazard is significant, but unknown.
b. The loss from damage to structures from this hazard is significant, but unknown.
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Natural Hazards
1. Earthquake
Summary of Human Losses
a. The estimated number of fatalities resulting from this hazard is unknown, but minimal.
b. The estimated number of injuries resulting from this hazard is approximately 100.
c. The estimated number of displaced people resulting from this hazard is approximately
in the hundreds.
e. Percent of community's population at risk: 100%.
2. Flash Flooding
(See Flooding below)
3. Flooding
Summary of Human Losses
a. The estimated number of fatalities resulting from this hazard is unknown, but minimal.
b. The estimated number of injuries resulting from this hazard is unknown, but minimal.
c. The estimated number of displaced people resulting from this hazard is approximately
o to several hundred.
e. Percent of community's population at risk: 50%.
4. Wildfires
Summary of Human Losses
a. The estimated number of fatalities resulting from this hazard is unknown, but minimal.
b. The estimated number of injuries resulting from this hazard is unknown, but minimal.
c. The estimated number of displaced people resulting from this hazard is approximately
in the thousands.
e. Percent of community's population at risk: 50%.
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REQUIREMENT [The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of]
j201..6(c)(2)(ii)(C): providing a general description of land uses and
development trends within the community so that
mitigation options can be considered in future land
use decisions.
4.3.3.1 Development History
This section describes the development history for City of San Bernardino.
Development History:
The City was incorporated in 1866, about 15 years after it was founded. The original
City included about one square mile. In 1905 the City Charter was adopted. Also, in
1905 a single annexation more than quadrupled the City's area. Between 1905 and 1940,
25 more annexations added just under 12 square miles to the City. In the period of 1950's
- 1970's, the number of annexations increased sharply. By the end of 1987 a total of 356
annexations had increased the size of the City to 55 square miles. Currently, the City
encompasses 60 square miles.
Future Development:
The City of San Bernardino, along with the entire Inland empire region, is continually
growing and expected to see substantial future development in the future. This is due to
the overcrowding of the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, the high price of real
estate, and the trend of people moving eastward to find affordable housing and jobs.
4.4 Multi-Jurisdictional Risk Assessment
REQUIREMENT For multi-jurisdictional plans, the risk assessment
j201..6(c)(2)(iii): section must assess each jurisdiction's risks where
they vary from the risks facing the entire planning
area.
4.4 Multi-Jurisdictional Risk Assessment
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Section 5 - Mitigation Strategy
5.1 Communi~' Capability Assessment
Stonn Water Management Ordinances: Yes
Stream Management Ordinances: Yes
Zoning Management Ordinances: Yes
Subdivision Management Ordinances: Yes
Erosion Management Ordinances: Yes
Floodplain Management Ordinances: Yes
Floodplain Management Plan Published Date: 1/1/1992
Floodplain Management Last Delineation Date: 1/1/1992
Elevation Certificates Maintained: Yes
National Flood Insurance Program Community: Yes
NFPI Number: 060281
Land Use Plan: Yes
Land Use Plan Last Update: 1/1/1992
Community Zoned: Yes
Zoned Date: 1/1/1992
Established Building Codes: Yes
Building Codes Last Updated: 1/1/1997
Type of Building Codes: UBC, UFC
Local Electric Utilities: Southern California Edison
Local Water Utilities: San Bernardino Municipal Water District, East Valley Water
District
Local Sewage Treatment Utilities: San Bernardino Municipal Water District
Local Natural Gas Utilities: Southern California Gas Company
Local Telephone Utilities: GTE
Fire Insurance Rating: Class 3
Fire Insurance Rating Date: 2/1/2000
Previous Mitigation Plans: None.
5.1.1 Existing Plans, Policies, and Ordinances
This section describes the existing plans, policies, and ordinances for City of San Bernardino.
Existing Community Plans/Documents:
General Plan. Emergency Operations Plan, City Development Code, City Municipal
Code
5.1.2 Prior Mitigation Actions and Projects
This section serves to identify the Previous Mitigation Plans, Projects and Actions:
Previous Mitigation Plans, Projects and Actions:
Municipal Code, Development Code, Foothill Fire Zones, HilIside Management Overlay
District, and Building Safety Enhancement Zone.
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5.1.2.1 Completed and On-Going Mitigation Projects
This section serves to identify the Completed and On-Going Projects in the community.
The guidelines developed and enforced through the Municipal Code, Development Code,
Foothill Fire Zones, Hillside Management Overlay District, and Building Safety
Enhancement Zone are intended to ensure that any real-property projects approved in the
City consider mitigation efforts to reduce wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes.
5.1.3 Technical and Fiscal Resources
This section describes the technical and fiscal resources for City of San Bernardino.
The City of San Bernardino's technical resources include the knowledge-base of the
City's employees, contractors, and consultants. The City's Fiscal Resources include it's
economic base, tax base, and City annual budget.
5.2 Mitigation Goals
REQUIREMENT
J201..6( c)(3 ) (i):
[The hazard mitigation strategy shall include:. a]
description of mitigation goals to reduce or avoid
long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards.
5.2 Mitigation Goals
The following section provides an overview of the Mitigation Goals and Objectives: '
1. Community Earthquake Preparedness
Description:
Develop a public awareness campaign to implement public education and awareness to
mitigate earthquakes in the community.
2. Community Flooding Preparedness.
Description:
Develop a public awareness campaign to implement public education and awareness to
mitigate flooding to the community.
3. Community Wildfires Preparedness
Description:
Develop a public awareness campaign to implement public education and awareness to
mitigate wildfires to the community.
4~ RqlIipmf'nt for emergency responders-
Description:
Identify, assess, and purchase new technology/equipment applicable to emergency
responders and managets, particularly the need for off-road and four-wheel drive vehicles
for those first responders deemed necessary by Department Heads.
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Description:
Prepare San Bernardino's first responders / emergency personnel to respond to and
recover from future flooding.
Objectives:
1. Update City's Emergency Operations Center(s) with new equipment and resources.
2. Ensure first responders have all-terrain vehicle capabilities.
3. Ensure first responders are equipped with effective communications equipment.
6. First responder Earthquake preparedness
Description:
Prepare San Bernardino's first responders / emergency personnel to respond to and
recover from future earthquakes.
Objectives:
1. Update City's Emergency Operations Center(s) with new equipment and resources.
2. Ensure first responders have all terrain vehicle capabilities.
3. Ensure first responders are equipped with effective communications equipment.
7. First Responder Wildfire Preparedness
Description:
Prepare San Bernardino's first responders / emergency personnel to respond to and
recover from future wildfires.
Objectives:
1. Update City's Emergency Operations Center(s) with new equipment and resources.
2. Ensure first responders have all terrain vehicle capabilities.
3. Ensure first responders are equipped with effective communications equipment.
8. Reduce future earthquake vulnerability
Description:
Reduce future earthquake vulnerability by ensuring that all City facilities and necessary
emergency care facilities are seismically sound facilities.
9. Reduce future flooding vulnerability
Description:
Reduce future flooding vulnerability by ensuring that all possible, practical, and
economically feasible flood mitigation measures are taken to protect public and private
facilities and property.
10. Swift Water Rescue Capabilities
Description:
Provide any necessary swift water rescue training for emergency personnel (fire, police,
public works) to fill current training and equipment gaps, including purchasing of
essential equipment.
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5.3 Mitigation Actions/Projects
REQUIREMENT [The mitigation strategy shall include a] section that
j201.6(c)(3)(ii): identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of
specific mitigation actions and projects being
considered to reduce the effects of each hazard with
particular emphasis on new and existing buildings
and infrastructure.
5.3 Mitigation Actions/Projects
The mitigation goals referenced in Section 5.2 above are being considered to reduce the effects
of those natural hazards facing the community. Specifically, mitigation projects are being/and
will continue to be considered which emphasize new and existing buildings and infrastructure,
when fiscally and politically possible.
5.4 Implementation Strategy and Analysis of Mitigation Projects
REQUIREMENT [The mitigation strategy section shall include] an
j201.6(c)(3)(iii): action plan describing how the actions identified in
section (c)(3)(ii) will be prioritized, implemented,
and administered by the local jurisdiction.
Prioritization shall include a special emphasis on the
extent to which benefits are maximized according to
a cost benefit review of the proposed projects and
their associated costs.
5.4 Implementation Strategy and Analysis of Mitigation Projects
After adoption of the City of San Bernardino's Hazard Mitigation Plan by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, the City will review and prioritize those
mitigation goals and projects identified above. This review and prioritization will include
utilizing a cost-benefit analysis of the projects. After review and prioritization, an Action Plan
will be developed.
5.5 Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Strategy
REQUIREMENT For multi-jurisdictional plans, there must be
j201.6(c)(3)(iv): identifiable action items specific to the juriSdiction
requesting FEMA approval or credit of the plan.
5.5 Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Strategy
Not Applicable
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6.1 Monitoring, Evaluating and Updating the Plan
REQUIREMENT [The plan maintenance process shall include a section
f201.6(c)(4)(i): describing the] method and schedule of monitoring,
evaluating and updating the mitigation plan within a
five-year cycle.
6.1 Monitoring, Evaluating and Updating the Plan
Plan Last Updated On:
Description of Plan Maintenance Procedures:
The City's Disaster Preparedness Division will monitor and evaluate the City's Hazard Mitigation
Plan on an annual basis. Updates to this Plan will be conducted and prepared when deemed
necessary to update substantive changes in the Plan or when required by Federal, State, or Local
regulation.
6.2 Implementation through Existing Programs
REQUIREMENT [The plan shall include a] process by which local
f201.6(c)(4)(ii): governments incorporate the requirements of the
mitigation- plan' into other planning mechanisms such
as comprehensive or capital improvement plans when
appropriate.
6.2 Implementation through Existing Programs
San Bernardino will continue to strive to mitigate various hazards through the City's General
Plan, Development Code, Municipal Code, and associated mitigation strategies included in the
above mentioned plans.
6.3 Continued Public Involvement
REQUIREMENT [The plan maintenance process shall include a]
f201.6(c)(4)(iii): discussion on how the community will continue
public participation in the plan maintenance process.
6.3 Continued Public Involvement
In addition to the community participation during this Plan's planning process, the community of
San Bernardino will continue public involvement in the plan maintenance process through the
Common Council meeting adopting this Plan, further Public Hearings regarding this Plan, and
any future Hazard Mitigation Plan Planning meetings where public input is encouraged.
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