HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 19, 1997 (77)AGENDA TITLE: Overview of Winter and Flood Preparedness Actions and Activities by City Staff
MEETING DATE: November 19, 1997
SUBMITTED BY: Deputy City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That City Council accepts staffs report on City winter preparedness activities.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In anticipation of an intense winter as a result of the likely EI Nino phenomenon,
City staff members have initiated a multitude of activities to prepare for winter
storms. Staff will describe to Council in detail the following activities:
• December publication of a winter preparedness article in the City-wide newsletter
• Meeting with County Emergency Services representatives
• Meeting with East Bay Municipal Utilities District representatives
• MediaOne commitments
• Emergency Operations Center activation drill/exercise
• Acquisition of sandbags
• City facilities assessment
In addition, staff will discuss the EI Nino predictions as described by National Weather Service and EBMUD officials.
Funding: Not Applicable
Respectfully,
net S. Keeter
Deputy City Manager
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APPROVED:
ZZ H. Dixon'Flynn -- Cityanager