Hazard/Disaster Briefing for the LA City Council September 30, 2009 Sgt. Tim Nordquist.
Transcript of Hazard/Disaster Briefing for the LA City Council September 30, 2009 Sgt. Tim Nordquist.
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Hazard/Disaster Briefing for the LA City CouncilSeptember 30, 2009 Sgt. Tim Nordquist
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Overview
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Hazards and DisastersLAPD Emergency Operations Guide
Disaster:
An emergency that threatens or has caused extraordinary loss of life and/or property.
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Hazards and DisastersLAPD Emergency Operations Guide
Local Emergency:
The Mayor may declare a local emergency when conditions are beyond the control of the normal services of the city.
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Hazards and DisastersLAPD Emergency Operations Guide
Unusual Occurrence:Fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tidal wave, landslide, wreck, enemy action, civil disturbance, or other natural or man-caused incident necessitating the declaration of a Tactical Alert or Mobilization.
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Hazards and DisastersLAPD Emergency Operations Guide
Tactical Alert:Preliminary stage of Mobilization Plan.• Announcement of redistribution of on-duty
officers to achieve personnel levels to control an emergency.
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Hazards and DisastersLAPD Emergency Operations Guide
Mobilization:Marshalling of personnel to control an
Unusual Occurrence• Immediate implementation of 12-hour
alternating watches• Deferment of days off• Recall of off-duty officers
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Top 3 Hazards threatening the
City of Los Angeles
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#1 Terrorism
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As the 2nd largest city in the US, and as a world renowned city, Los Angeles remains a terrorist target.
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There have been multiple terrorist plots against LAX airport.
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It is difficult to predict the
frequency or severity of potential
terrorist threats against Los
Angeles.
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According to a recent study conducted amongst residents of Los Angeles County:
• 17.4% Worry about a terrorist attack “Very Often/Often”
• 66.2% Worry about a terrorist attack “Sometimes/Rarely”
Source: Eisenman (2009), American Journal of Public Health
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We must not lose focus on defending our city from the threat of terrorism.
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#2 Earthquakes
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1971: San Fernando Earthquake• 6.6 Magnitude• 65 deaths• 2,000 injuried• $500 Million in Damages
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1994: Northridge Earthquake• 6.9 Magnitude• 57 deaths• 9,000 injuries• $20 Billion in Damages
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New computer models suggest the Puente Hills Fault, discovered in 1999, and located directly below downtown Los Angeles, has the potential to be the most significant natural disaster in US history:
• Potentially 18,000 deaths• Potentially $252 Billion in Damages
Source: Hansen (2005), Civil Engineering
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#3 Civil Unrest
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1965: Watts Riots• Six day period• 34 deaths• 1,032 injured• $40 Million in Damages
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1992: Rodney King Riots• Four day period• 52 deaths• 2,300 injured• $1 Billion in Damages
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Conclusion
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