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Protect the lives and property of all residents, visitors, and businesses from emergencies and hazards (natural or human-made).
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy B.1. Establish preventive measures, preparedness plans, and recovery strategies to respond to emergencies and hazards (natural and human-made).
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
16
Maintain up-to-date building and fire codes to ensure safety and optimal homeowner insurance rates.
Community Economic Development (CED)
Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD)
17
Proactively educate and encourage private property owners to adopt vegetation management practices to:
Increase defensible space by thinning or removing dense, flammable foliage like buffelgrass and fountain grass.
Plant native vegetation, like succulents to reduce fire risks.
CED
GRFD
18
Utilize a variety of methods, in addition to the Code Red or similar emergency notification services, to alert residents about emergencies.
Human Resources
Police, Town Manager’s Office
19
Implement risk assessments to areas most susceptible to the threats of flood, fire, or other hazards.
Human Resources, GRFD, Police, Public Works
20
Maintain comprehensive preparedness plans for all types of hazards, which include evacuation routes, alerting methods, and protection of vulnerable populations.
Human Resources
GRFD, Police, Public Works
21
Review and update the Town’s Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to ensure rapid restoration of essential services and aid to affected individuals and businesses following a hazard or emergency.
Human Resources
GRFD, Police, Public Works, Water
Policy B.2. Coordinate emergency preparedness with Town departments, local, county, state, and federal agencies.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
22
Address safety issues, including flooding and fire prevention, during the development review process.
CED
Public Works, GRFD
23
Partner with local, county, state, and federal agencies to share resources as well as prevent and recover from emergencies.
Human Resources
GRFD, Public Works, Water, Town Manager’s Office
Policy B.3. Increase education about emergency preparedness.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
24
Increase accessibility and distribution of emergency preparedness tools and resources by:
Coordinating marketing and educational efforts with Golder Ranch Fire District.
Dedicating a page on the Town’s website for emergency preparedness.
Using social media and other similar platforms to distribute information.
Town Manager’s Office
Police, GRFD, Human Resources
25
Partner with HOAs, schools, businesses, and other community organizations to distribute information about fires and flooding.
Town Manager’s Office
GRFD, Public Works, Water, Human Resources
26
Develop, implement, and periodically update programs and outreach measures that educate the community to prepare for:
Fire safety.
Floods.
Sheltering in place.
Cybersecurity.
Energy shortages or outages.
Town Manager’s Office
GRFD, Public Works, Innovation and Technology, Police, Water
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.,
WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Please come back on September 22 to read and comment on the draft plan.
Protect the lives and property of all residents, visitors, and businesses from emergencies and hazards (natural or human-made).
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy B.1. Establish preventive measures, preparedness plans, and recovery strategies to respond to emergencies and hazards (natural and human-made).
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
16
Maintain up-to-date building and fire codes to ensure safety and optimal homeowner insurance rates.
Community Economic Development (CED)
Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD)
17
Proactively educate and encourage private property owners to adopt vegetation management practices to:
Increase defensible space by thinning or removing dense, flammable foliage like buffelgrass and fountain grass.
Plant native vegetation, like succulents to reduce fire risks.
CED
GRFD
18
Utilize a variety of methods, in addition to the Code Red or similar emergency notification services, to alert residents about emergencies.
Human Resources
Police, Town Manager’s Office
19
Implement risk assessments to areas most susceptible to the threats of flood, fire, or other hazards.
Human Resources, GRFD, Police, Public Works
20
Maintain comprehensive preparedness plans for all types of hazards, which include evacuation routes, alerting methods, and protection of vulnerable populations.
Human Resources
GRFD, Police, Public Works
21
Review and update the Town’s Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to ensure rapid restoration of essential services and aid to affected individuals and businesses following a hazard or emergency.
Human Resources
GRFD, Police, Public Works, Water
Policy B.2. Coordinate emergency preparedness with Town departments, local, county, state, and federal agencies.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
22
Address safety issues, including flooding and fire prevention, during the development review process.
CED
Public Works, GRFD
23
Partner with local, county, state, and federal agencies to share resources as well as prevent and recover from emergencies.
Human Resources
GRFD, Public Works, Water, Town Manager’s Office
Policy B.3. Increase education about emergency preparedness.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
24
Increase accessibility and distribution of emergency preparedness tools and resources by:
Coordinating marketing and educational efforts with Golder Ranch Fire District.
Dedicating a page on the Town’s website for emergency preparedness.
Using social media and other similar platforms to distribute information.
Town Manager’s Office
Police, GRFD, Human Resources
25
Partner with HOAs, schools, businesses, and other community organizations to distribute information about fires and flooding.
Town Manager’s Office
GRFD, Public Works, Water, Human Resources
26
Develop, implement, and periodically update programs and outreach measures that educate the community to prepare for:
Fire safety.
Floods.
Sheltering in place.
Cybersecurity.
Energy shortages or outages.
Town Manager’s Office
GRFD, Public Works, Innovation and Technology, Police, Water
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.,
