The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all governmental agencies have disaster preparedness plans to help ensure the safety of its citizens in the event of an emergency, and to qualify for future funding should a disaster occur. With the help of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 20 local service providers have developed the Orange County Regional Water and Wastewater Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
These 20 agencies sponsored two workshops in September 2006 to gather input and suggestions from the public. The workshops included the results of risk analyses for disasters specific to Orange County, including earthquakes, fires, floods, landslides and liquefaction. There were also discussions on manmade hazards. Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation.
A working draft of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan was available for review with comments and questions being directed to Kelly Hubbard, Program Manager, Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County, at (714) 593-5010 or khubbard@mwdoc.com.
The final plan was approved by the respective city councils and boards of directors of the participating service providers, and implemented as part of the comprehensive Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Click here to learn more about the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its nationwide multi-hazard mitigation planning process.
Orange County Participating Entities:
City of Buena Park
El Toro Water District
City of Garden Grove
City of La Habra
Laguna Beach County Water District
Mesa Consolidated Water District
Moulton Niguel Water District
Municipal Water District of Orange County
City of Newport Beach
City of Orange
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Water District
Santa Margarita Water District
Serrano Water District
South Coast Water District
South Orange County Wastwater Authority
Trabuco Canyon Water District
City of Tustin
City of Westminster
Yorba Linda Water District
If you have a question or comment regard Orange County’s Regional Water and Wastewater Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, please contact Kelly Hubbard, Program Manager, Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County, at (714) 593-5010 or khubbard@mwdoc.com.
