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Laguna Woods council approves introduction of updated emergency management ordinance

Laguna Woods City Council · March 19, 2026
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Summary

Council voted to introduce and give first reading to revisions of Laguna Woods' emergency management code to align with state law, clarify council and staff powers during emergencies, and pave the way for an updated emergency operations plan and training.

Laguna Woods City Manager Chris Macon presented proposed updates to the city's emergency management municipal code on March 18, telling the council the changes are primarily "cleanup and modernization" to ensure compliance with the California Emergency Services Act and to clarify powers and duties during emergencies. The council opened a public hearing, accepted comments and voted to approve introduction and first reading of the ordinance.

Macon outlined that the…

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