HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2024 Notice of Possible QuorumRICK 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.
• First Responder Coordination
o Review training and drills for police, fire, and EMS.
o Review communication and coordination protocols among first responders.
o Review any rapid deployment strategies for emergency services to ensure swift and
effective responses.
• Financial Planning and Insurance
o Review budget for emergency preparedness and recovery efforts, ensuring financial
resources are available when needed.
o Review existing plans to access federal and state disaster relief funds pre/post event.
• Post -Event Recovery and Assessment
o Review established procedures for debris removal and damage assessment following an
incident.
o Conduct evaluations of the City's response to incidents, identifying lessons learned and
areas for improvement.
• Technology and Innovation
o Review the existence or possibility to utilize data and predictive modeling to anticipate
storm impacts and inform preparedness measures.
o Review existing and new technologies, including Al and GIS systems, to enhance
emergency management capabilities.
o Review existing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) technology and capabilities.
SHOULD A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR THE COMMITTEE ATTEND,
NO DELIBERATION OR FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS EVENT.
DATE POSTED: 10/28/24
TIME POSTED: 4:30 p.m.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary