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Page 2 of 5 Beginning in January 2022, the planning partners began work on the update, consistent with the requirements of the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, with assistance from Tetra Tech. The objective of the Tri-Valley LHMP is to create a uniform hazard mitigation strategy for the Tri-Valley area to reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural disasters and hazards. A steering committee was formed to prepare the plan and oversee public outreach. The steering committee included representatives from the planning partners as well as other interested parties, and all meetings of the steering committee were open to the public. The public review draft 2023 Tri-Valley LHMP was published for public review in May 2023. The project webpage (http://www.livermoreca.gov/hazard-mitigation) includes additional information including the draft plan, background materials, steering committee meeting information, and information on hazard mitigation planning more generally. The hazard identification and community profile in the Tri-Valley LHMP addresses the following natural hazards considered to be of significant importance within the planning area: • Flood • Drought • Earthquake • Severe Weather • Dam Failure • Wildfire • Landslide Climate change and its interface with these various hazards is incorporated as a summary assessment of current and anticipated impacts for each identified hazard concern. DISCUSSION The steering committee met regularly beginning in May 2022 and developed the key components of the plan, including goals, identification of public involvement, critical facilities, a public involvement strategy, and hazard risk ranking. In addition to the public steering committee meetings, public feedback was solicited though social media posts, and a public survey available on the project webpage to raise public awareness and inform the Tri-Valley communities about the plan’s development. The Tri-Valley LHMP demonstrates community commitment to reducing risks from all hazards and serves as a guide for decision makers as they commit resources to minimize the effects of these hazards. The plan integrates with the City’s existing documents and policies such as the General Plan, Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP 2.0), and Pleasanton Municipal Code. The plan includes a thorough hazard risk assessment, disaster mitigation priorities, and subsequent mitigation actions and projects for the planning partners. Effective hazard mitigation planning can provide the following benefits: • Reduces the loss of life, property, essential services, critical facilities, and economic hardship Page 62 of 228