City of Irvine
2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Risk of Future Events
Given the high volume of air traffic in the area, the possibility of an aircraft incident occurring in Irvine will continue to exist. Based on historical events, it is anticipated that future impacts will be similar in nature. A key component to aircraft incident safety is the administration of the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for John Wayne Airport. This plan identifies the height restrictions and safety zones that require land- use restrictions to minimize potential impacts. Future land-use decisions that adhere to these restrictions and plan accordingly will help reduce future impacts associated with aircraft incidents. While these efforts can assist in reducing impacts on the ground, there is little that can be done to reduce the impacts associated with aircrafts flying overhead under normal flight conditions. The risk associated with these types of incidents is like other parts of Orange County and southern California. John Wayne Airport Safety Zones
Climate Change Considerations
There is no direct link between aircraft incidents and climate change; it is not anticipated that future hazards would be affected by changing climatic conditions.
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