City of Irvine
2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
10.08
In coordination with Caltrans, update facilities condition assessments for bridges along evacuation routes to identify bridges that need seismic retrofitting. Consider pursuing the highest standard improvement options (e.g., replacement instead of retrofitting) for bridges with seismic deficiencies. Pursue ground improvement projects, such as constructing a high strength capping layer, soil mixing, stone columns, soil wicks, chemical and pressure grouting, and other soil improvement techniques that reduce liquefaction susceptibility for key critical facilities in the event of an earthquake. Incentivize utilities to install flexible jointing and pipelines across fault segments located within the City. Ensure these pipelines have the necessary countermeasures to ensure the breakage of lines is kept to a minimum and adequate shut-off mechanisms to reduce exposure of pipeline contents to residents and businesses. Notify residents through public service announcements a couple of days in advance of a severe weather event. Focus on media methods that target vulnerable populations, such as elderly, sick, lower-income, or persons with limited mobility to better ensure they have adequate time to prepare. (Hazards addressed: Severe Weather) Implement a tree-planting program to diversify tree age and increase shaded areas in the City to reduce the effects of the urban heat island effect. (Hazards addressed: Extreme Heat) Expand use of public facilities (libraries, community centers, etc.) as warming/cooling centers for vulnerable populations during extreme weather events, and assess facility needs in order to automatically open these facilities as extreme weather centers when conditions require. (Hazards addressed: Severe Weather) Promote passive cooling design (brise soleil, long roof overhangs, locating windows away from southern facades, etc.) in new developments during the design review process. (Hazards addressed: Extreme Heat) Upgrade HVAC within City facilities to more efficient systems that may include split systems or decentralized systems that allow for heating and cooling the spaces needed, not entire buildings. (Hazards addressed: Extreme Heat)
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Public Works
$
TBD
Low
10.09
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Public
Works,
$$$
TBD
Low
Community Development
10.10
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
All Departments
$
Ongoing
Low
Severe Weather (Extreme Heat, Severe Wind, Rain) 11.01
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Public Safety, Community Services (PIOs)
$
As Needed
High (3)
11.02
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Public Works
$$-$$$
TBD
Low
11.03
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Community Services (PIO)
$$
2024
High (3)
11.04
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Community Development, Public Works Community Development, Public Works
$
Ongoing
Low
11.05
$$-$$$
TBD
Low
135
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