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OCFA urges preparedness as Great California ShakeOut approaches; Laguna Woods council discusses coordination with gated community and CERT
Summary
Orange County Fire Authority briefed the council on earthquake preparedness ahead of the Great California ShakeOut; council and public questioned how emergency messaging and coordination will reach residents living inside Laguna Woods Village and whether CERT (disaster volunteer training) will be revived.
The Orange County Fire Authority briefed the Laguna Woods City Council on earthquake preparedness at the Oct. 15 meeting and urged residents to take part in the Great California ShakeOut drill scheduled for Oct. 16. Division Chief Mike Summers told the council “in California, earthquakes aren't a matter of if but when,” outlined response capabilities, and urged residents to secure possessions, prepare a family emergency plan and assemble go‑kits.
Councilmembers asked how elected officials would be expected to act during a major event. City Manager Macon explained the council’s role remains policy and governance; operational response and field command are the responsibility of trained emergency…
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