HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Svcs Coordinator Report - September 2019STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: October 24, 2019
PREPARED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
REQUEST: Receive and File Emergency Services Coordinator's Monthly
Report for September 2019.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, receive and file.
Backqround
The City of Palm Desert and Indian Wells have contracted for a shared Emergency
Services Coordinator, via a contract with the Riverside County Emergency Management
Department. This position oversees many areas including, but not limited to, emergency
planning, staff training, community outreach, coordinating exercises, grant
management, emergency response, and post -event recovery. The attached report
provides details on the Coordinator's activities for the month of September 2019.
Fiscal Analvsis
No fiscal impact is associated with this item. Please note that for FY 2019/20, the City
budgeted $78,019 for its share of these contracted services. Staff also pursues an
annual Federal matching grant to offset a portion of these costs.
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Attachment: Emergency Services Coordinator Monthly Report (September 2019)
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Greg Papazian
Service Area: City of Palm Desert
PALM DESERT
Division: Operations
Reporting Period: Sept. 4, 2019- Oct. 3, 2019
In support of the City of Palm Desert's, Emergency Preparedness Program, I engaged in, or
completed, the following activities during the reporting period:
■ Community Outreach:
o Completed a CERT Refresher course on behalf of the City (photo below):
o Attended the Riverside County Emergency Managers Association meeting on behalf of
the City of Palm Desert
Supported a MMASC event at the East County EOC for local government officials to
learn more about emergency response during large disasters
o Attended the Housing Commission meeting and provided information to commission
members regarding earthquake preparedness
o Attended Council meeting recognizing September as "National Preparedness Month"
c Attended a presentation by the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network
(CVDPN) on transportation infrastructure in a post -earthquake environment
• City Internal Activities:
In conjunction with RSO, coordinated an "Active Shooter Awareness" Training for City
Staff and conducted a departmental walk through
o Met with Economic Development to discuss potential opportunities surrounding post
disaster recovery for small businesses in the City
o Preparing for the Great Shakeout drill on Oct. 17t", City Staff will be participating and
practicing earthquake protective actions, building evacuation, and staff accountability
Completed three (make-up) sessions for staff in regards to the Emergency Mass
Notification System installed at City Hall
a Coordinated with City Emergency Team Leads to complete their Office Emergency
PlanA/Vorksheets (OEPs)
c Coordinating with FEMA and City staff to secure federal reimbursement for events
related to the 2114 rain event
County of Riverside Emergency Management ❑epartment
Monthly Report: September, 2019
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■ EOC Activities:
o Participated in the Sept. Monthly Disaster Net Radio Drilt
o Investigating options to establish monthly service for the City's Satellite Phone
o Working with facilities to make functional improvements to EOC
Future Activities:
o Work with City staff to coordinate a potential Teen CERT offering and more CERT basic
classes
o Update the City's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
o Refresh emergency supplies in EOC and at the Corporate Yard
o Prepare for November 2019 CERT class
o Prepare for Great Shakeout drill in October