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Background
In an effort to manage risks and hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters, the SGVCOG has committed to preparing for such events. To achieve this end, the SGVCOG has established an Emergency Preparedness and Services Ad Hoc Committee that will strive to ensure that the proper steps are taken throughout the Valley to protect its residents. For the upcoming year, three of the primary focuses will be:
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Points of Dispensing (POD) Study: Since 2002, LA County Department of Public Health (LA DPH) has been building a network of buildings or sites that could serve as Points of Dispensing (PODs) for medicine, vaccines and other critical health supplies in the event of a major emergency. Typically, POD sites are large, publicly prominent buildings that can be easily secured, with ample parking and transportation access. The Governing Board has directed this Emergency Preparedness Committee and the City Managers’ TAC to work with DPH on a number of issues related to this effort.
- Center’s (SCEC) Great California Shakeout: In order to increase awareness of the potential dangers associated with earthquakes, while at the same time increasing residents preparedness, SCEC is in the process of planning a major, multi-day earthquake drill and conference for November 12th through the 16th. This multi-event is targeted not only at residents, but businesses and local government. Through the Emergency Preparedness Committee, the SGVCOG hopes that its member agencies will become active participants in this important event
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Air Transport Services for East San Gabriel Valley Trauma Patients: In 2006, this Committee previously worked to ensure the expansion of the Air Transport Medivac System to secure dedicated 24 hour air transport in the East San Gabriel Valley for trauma care with funding from the Proposition B Trauma Care and Emergency Medical Tax passed by voters in Los Angeles County in 2004. As this program has been in operation for nearly two years, this committee will be working with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to evaluate its effectiveness and determine next steps.
In addition to these specific projects, the committee will work to address a number of critical funding and coordination issues in order to enhance our response to any emergency.
Chair
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George is currently the Treasurer of the SGVCOG, the Chair of ACE, and the Chair of the Emergency Preparedness and Trauma Care Ad Hoc Committee. He was first elected to the Pomona City Council in 1999 and has served on the COG Governing Board since 2001. Prior to his election, he served on the Pomona Charter Revision Committee and City Planning Commission, and served as Chairman and Co-Founder of the Pomona Anti Crime Taskforce In Our Neighborhood (ACTION) Committee (1993). He and his wife and son have lived in Pomona since 1990. He is Vice-Chair of the Alameda Corridor East (ACE) Construction Authority, as well as the Pomona City Council's representative on the Gold Line Construction Authority and the Pomona Unified School District Liaison Committee.
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George Hunter
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Membership
There are currently three (3) member agencies that participate on the Emergency Preparedness and Trauma Care Ad Hoc Committee. The member agencies and their representative on this committee are as follows:
| Member Agency |
Representative |
| La Puente |
Dan Holloway |
| Pasadena |
Sid Tyler |
| Pomona |
George Hunter |
The fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:00 pm at the West Covina City Hall.
Agendas & Minutes
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Office of Emergency Services Checklist
The checklist is used in evaluating a jurisdiction's Emergency Operations Plan. It is a quick reference for determining whether an emergency plan has addressed critical elements of Celifornia's Standardize Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Click here to view the checklist.
The Great Southern California ShakeOut Information
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Click here to see the list of events found on the Shakeout website in PDF format.
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Click here to see a summary sheet on the Dare to Prepare, Earthquake Readiness Campaign.
Staff Contacts for Emergency Preparedness and Trauma Care Ad Hoc Committee
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