City of Irvine
2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
11.06
Evaluate the long-term capacity of designated cooling centers and shelters in the City to provide enough relief from extreme heat. Assess the need to expand services as the frequency, length, and severity of future heatwaves potentially change as a result of climate change. (Hazards addressed: Extreme Heat) Conduct outreach to residents and businesses prior to the severe winds (Santa Ana Wind events) on proper tree maintenance and identification of potentially hazardous trees. (Hazards addressed: Severe Wind)
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Community Services
$$
TBD
Low
11.07
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
Community Services, Public Works, Public Safety, Public Information Officers Orange County Fire Authority, Public Information Officers Orange County Fire Authority, Public Works Orange County Fire Authority, Community Services, Public Works, CERT, Public Information Officers Orange County Fire Authority, Public Works, Public Safety (Emergency Management) Orange County Fire Authority
$
Ongoing
Low
Wildfire 12.01
Promote the proper maintenance and separation of power lines and efficient response to fallen power lines.
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
$
Ongoing
High (4)
12.02
Remove highly flammable vegetation in Very High, High, and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones and replant with fire-adapted specimens. Create a hillside weed abatement pilot program using goats or other livestock to reduce fuel loads in fire-prone areas.
$$
Ongoing
High (9)
12.03
$
TBD
Medium (1)
12.04
Routinely participate in the update of the Orange County Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan for areas within the Very High, High, and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
$
Ongoing
Medium (1)
12.05
Create a rapid response plan from among Irvine’s and Orange County’s first responders to secure hospital, nursing, and assisted living facilities, especially those located within fire hazard severity zones. Reinforce and regularly inspect fire retardant infrastructure such as sprinklers, fire hose terminals, and fire suppression systems in City facilities. Coordinate with partners to clear dead vegetation in flood control facility footprints, railroad rights-of-way, parks, and open spaces, especially during and after a drought episode.
General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants General Fund, PDM/ HMGP Grants, Other Grants
$
2025
Medium (1)
12.06
Orange County Fire Authority
$$
Ongoing
Medium (1)
12.07
Public Works
$
Ongoing
Low
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