City of Irvine
2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Irvine Police Department
Personnel Resource
The Irvine Police Department is charged with maintaining public safety in the community. As part of this work, the police department is responsible for conducting emergency preparedness activities, investigating criminal activity, and directing traffic. Mitigation actions that relate to the safe movement of traffic (e.g., during evacuations), the public safety of residents during emergency events, and terrorism-related activities may be implemented through police department staff. As emergency preparedness is part of the department’s responsibilities, the police department can also widely implement other types of mitigation actions through coordination with other departments and agencies. The Police Department plays a critical role in emergency management education and outreach within the City. The Department currently conducts a variety of trainings and presentations for residents, city staff, and stakeholder groups. Much of this outreach can expand to include outreach and educational information identified in Table 5-3. Working closely with the Community Services Department, the Police Department can ensure effective outreach and education regarding the hazard mitigation plan. The Public Works & Transportation Department develops, builds, and maintains the City's infrastructure to the standards and expectations set forth by the City Council. City inventory includes streetscapes, open space, City parks (community and neighborhood), athletic fields, bike trails, roadways, traffic signals, and more. Mitigation actions that involve constructing or retrofitting City-owned facilities and infrastructure may be implemented through Public Works Department staff. This department also oversees all facets of transportation management, including traffic management and transit planning, and serves as the staff liaison to the Transportation Commission. The major evacuation routes include major streets that dissect the city north/south and east/west. A map of these routes is located here. Additionally, in the event of an emergency, Irvine streams 24/7 radio information through AM 1640 or online, which is available here. Support for mitigation activities from this department may include assessment of mobility options for residents with Access and Functional Needs, and identification of future transportation projects that can reduce evacuation vulnerabilities or enhance the roadway network, so it is less prone to damage during hazard events. The City adopts its budget every two years, which identifies the funding available for each fiscal year that can be used to support governmental operations. This budget is a key location where future mitigation projects can be identified from a funding perspective.
Irvine Police Department
Outreach/Ed ucation
Public Works & Transportation Department
Personnel Resource
Public Works
Transportation
Adopted FY Budget
Financial resource
2019-2021 Budget
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