TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Melvin Racelis, Acting Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Melvin Racelis, Acting Parks and Community Service Manager
SUBJECT:
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Emergency Operations Center and Community Services Department Staff Roles and Preparations
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive information regarding the Community Services Department's role in activating the Murrieta Equestrian Park as a large-animal evacuation center and provide feedback on proposed preparedness improvements.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
During an emergency, the City of Murrieta (City) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordinates personnel, facilities, supplies, and information in support of the City's response. When directed by the EOC or other authorized emergency leadership, the Murrieta Equestrian Park may be activated as a temporary evacuation center primarily for horses and, when capacity and conditions allow, other large animals.
Community Services Department Role
The Community Services Department (CSD) does not independently activate the facility. Once activation is authorized, CSD staff provide the initial facility setup, intake coordination, logistical support, and recordkeeping needed to begin receiving animals.
CSD's primary responsibilities include:
* Opening and preparing the facility, establishing an intake area, and deploying signs, lighting, traffic-control equipment, and emergency supplies.
* Establishing vehicle, trailer, parking, and unloading areas while maintaining access for emergency personnel.
* Registering owners and animals, taking identification photographs, assigning animals to numbered pens, and maintaining the animal registry.
* Tracking arrivals, pen assignments, transfers, releases, facility capacity, and operational needs.
* Communicating facility status and resour...
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