City Council

CC 12. Approval of Update to the City of Lancaster Emergency Operations Plan\nAMENDED – REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY, 04/08/2025\nRecommendation(s):\nAdopt Resolution No._____, approving the updated City of Lancaster Emergency\nOperations Plan (EOP) and authorizing its implementation. The updated EOP was developed\nin collaboration with City departments, emergency response agencies, and community\nstakeholders, and aligns with the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to ensure a\ncomprehensive approach to disaster resilience. Further, direct the mayor to sign the EOP\nPromulgation Letter, affirming the City’s adoption and commitment to the plan’s execution,\nas well as the Concurrence Page, signifying the City’s agreement to coordinate response\nefforts with regional, state, and federal partners.\nThe current City of Lancaster’s EOP was created and approved in 2011. This update provides\nthe framework for coordinated response and recovery efforts during emergencies and\ndisasters. Periodic updates are necessary to ensure alignment with state and federal\nregulations, including the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), the\nNational Incident Management System (NIMS), guidance from the Federal Emergency\nManagement Agency (FEMA), and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services\n(Cal OES).