12-11-2024 Notice of Possible Quorum

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RICK HELTON L MANDI wILLIAMS Mayor q Councilperson District t BRANDON LUNSFORD O BILL BENTLEY Councilperson At Large A /. 9 Councilperson District3 BRENT MCCAULLEY 't ROBERT GUERRA Councilperson At Large B U Councilperson District 4 CHUCK ENGELKEN JAY MARTIN Mayor Pro Tem Councilperson District 5 Councilperson District 2 ti•axA• ROBBIE MCLARRIN Councilperson District 6 NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR THE STORM AND INCIDENT READINESS AD HOC COMMITTEE AT A TOWN HALL Notice is hereby given of a possible quorum of the La Porte City Council and/or the Storm and Incident Readiness Ad Hoc Committee at a town hall open to the public, to be held on December 11, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the Police Department building at 3001 North 23rd Street, La Porte, Texas. The town hall is to cover the Committee's charge below: Purpose: The City of La Porte is establishing an ad hoc committee to assess and enhance the City's preparedness for storms and other significant incidents. This committee will focus on identifying strategies to protect residents, infrastructure, and resources to ensure the City maintains a strong preparedness posture to plan for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Objectives: The Committee will review the following topics with the intent to make suggestions for improvements, implementation and/or modernization. • Emergency Preparedness Planning o Review and make recommendations to update the City's response plans. o Identify potential hazards and conduct risk assessments to preparedness measures. • Public Communication and Education o Review existing public awareness campaigns for pre -incident readiness such as evacuation routes, shelter locations, and emergency procedures. o Review the utilization of social media and other communications platforms for real-time updates pre, during and post incident. o Review engagement with local small businesses to ensure resilience after incidents. • Resource Allocation and Logistics o Review readiness for deployment of emergency supplies and equipment with the purpose of optimizing logistics for efficiency. o Review mutual aid agreements with neighboring cities and regions to enhance resource availability. • Vulnerable Population Support o Review plans for vulnerable groups, including seniors, assisted care facilities and home bound individuals. o Review outreach programs to ensure these populations are informed and prepared for stones and other incidents. o Review any city partnerships with community organizations that provide targeted assistance to vulnerable populations. • Evacuation and Shelter Planning o Review existing facilities for possible use as cooling stations and/or distribution sites pre and post event and ensure these sites are equipped to handle displaced residents. o Review/develop transportation plans for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and disabled, to ensure their safety during evacuations.