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The Godzilla, “El Niño” and Debris Management –Cleaning Up the Aftermath!The Godzilla, “El Niño” and Debris Management –Cleaning Up the Aftermath!
Amie DrotningManhattan Beach, CA
Nina QuimsingOrange County, CA
Consulting, Inc.
August 29, 2016August 29, 2016
The Godzilla, “El Niño” and Debris
Management –Cleaning Up the
Aftermath!
The Godzilla, “El Niño” and Debris
Management –Cleaning Up the
Aftermath!
Overview
El Niño 2015-16 ForecastEl Niño RealityAbout Orange County and OCPW / O&MStorm Preparedness
• Pre-Storm • During Storm• Post-Storm
Storm Preparation – Canyon and Burn Areas
County Department CoordinationO&M ResourcesQuestions
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EL NIÑO 2015‐16 Forecast
EL NIÑO Reality in the Southwest
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EL NIÑO Reality in the OC
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EL NIÑO Reality in the Southwest
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Eastern U.S.
Northeast
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Orange County, California
Orange County
• Population 3.1 million• 790 Square miles• 320 road miles• 380 flood channel miles
OC Operations & Maintenance
Storm Mission: Protect public & property from flooding and provide safe passage for emergency and public use.
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Previous El Nino Storm/Flooding Photos
Previous El Nino Storm/Flooding Photos
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Storm/Flooding Photos
Pre-Storm PreparationO&M Conducts routine inspection & maintenance on all
County roadways, storm drains, catch basins & channels
Ensure all Dams and Pump Stations are staffed &
working appropriately prior & during storm events
Conduct “Hot Spot” Inspections & perform maintenance
as needed
Conduct Ocean Outlet Inspection & Clearing
Complete Channel Debris Boom Cleaning
Conduct Environmental Cleanup Around Homeless
Encampments.
Adequate Stockpiles & Materials
Department Operations Center (DOC) Preparations
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Public Awareness and Coordination
Multi-jurisdictional coordination
Pre-storm season meeting with OC Sheriff's Department, OC Fire Authority, cities, Army Corp, Red Cross, OC Trans Authority, OC Water Dist, OC Sanitation Dist, etc.
ICL El Niño Meeting participation
Public Town Halls
Pre-Storm Preparation – Public Outreach
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Pre-Storm Preparation – Public Outreach
Maintenance and debris removal at seven pump stations & several dams throughout the County
Pre-Storm Preparation (Cont)
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Pre-Storm Preparation (Cont)
Seven Oaks Dam
Pre-Storm Preparation (Cont)
Ocean Outlets Sand & Debris Removal
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Sediment/Debris Removal
Santa Ana River
Pre-Storm Preparation (Cont)
Channel Cleaning
Before After
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Burn Scar Areas – Silverado Canyon
Burned approximately 1,600 acres in 2014
Pre-Storm Preparation - Canyon and Burn Areas
Storm Drain Cleaning
Canyon Bridge Debris Removal
Equipment Staging
Stockpile Replenishment
From Modjeska and Portola Pit Staging Sites• Distributed 604 rice bales
• Distributed 5,000 pre-filled sandbags
Additionally, O&M crews placed 15,000 sandbags throughout various canyon areas
Provided 2 large trash bins for Canyon Debris Removal (Silverado & Modjeska)
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Pre-Storm Preparation - Canyon and Burn Areas
Burn Area near Silverado Canyon Rd –Preventative Measures/Barriers
Pre-Storm Preparation – Alternative Products
Tiger Dams @ 12 Locations
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Pre-Storm Preparation – Alternative Products
Muscle Walls @ 7 Locations
Pre-Storm Preparation – Alternative Products
Muscle Wall Locations – Installed around inlets and channels to protect against overtopping and flooding
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During Storms – “Hot Spot” Monitoring
O&M staff monitor “Hot Spots” prior, during & after storms
Locations are cleaned and/or repaired
Equipment staged at certain hot spot locations
During Storms - Inspection Staff
Mobile Work Stations – Use New Technology Laptops, iPhones, iPads & ESRI Collector app and CMMS.
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During Storms – DOC Activation
Department Operations Center (DOC)
• Dispatch Inspectors & Crews
• Monitor Storm Patrols & Staff
• Monitor Dam releases
• Monitor Weather Forecast Through Various Resources
• Respond to calls/emails from public
• In Process of Installing Remote Cameras to Monitor “Hot Spots” Throughout The County
• Dispatch Additional Resources
• Engineering Support
• EOC Coordination
During Storms - O&M (POST) Trailer
Portable Operations Support Team (POST) Trailer
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Emergency Response - Unified Command
Three-way Communication & Coordination• OC Public Works
• OC Sheriff’s Department
• OC Fire Authority
Unified Command Post• Coordination effort between multiple County departments
• Report and coordinate onsite field conditions and response to EOC with recommendations
During Storms – Live Camera Monitoring
34 Cameras are setup in hot spot areas that can be monitored at any time via computer or smart phone.
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During Storms – Live Camera Monitoring
32 Cameras are setup in hot spot areas that can be monitored at any time via computer or smart phone.
Automated Local Evaluation in Real TimeCreated in the Late 1970’s by the NWS as a
Storm Monitoring SystemOrange County Began Implementation of
ALERT in 1983
ALERT System
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Post Storms – Inspection and Repair
Perform Inspection of County roads, drains and channels
Work Orders generated based on inspection findings and evaluation
Perform Repair/Maintenance Work
Follow up with photos & documentation for historical records & potential FEMA reimbursement
Post Storms – Inspection and Repair
Sample of Post Channel Repairs
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Drones for Inspection
Drones Cont’d
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Post Storms- Cleanup & Debris Removal
O&M Emergency Resources
O&M In-House Field & Office Staff
Maintenance Contracts (Over 30)
Job Order Contracts (JOC)
Trucking Contracts (3 Contractors)
Rock Quarry Contract
A/E Consultants & Engineers (Multiple)
Mutual Aid Agreements (Counties & Cities)
AshBritt Environmental
(Open Contract - Board Declared Emergency Only) • Emergency Services
• Debris Management
• Marine Services
• Oil Spill Recovery
• Restoration
Debris Monitoring Contact• Rostan Solutions and Witt O'Brien's
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Questions?
Amie DrotningSenior AssociateLA Consulting, Inc.
1209 Manhattan Ave, Suite 310Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 374‐5777 email: adrotning@laconsulting.com
Nina QuimsingScheduling and Resource Management
County of Orange2301 N. Glassell St.Orange, CA 92867
Phone: (714) 955‐0338email: aj.jaime@ocpw.ocgov.com