Emergency Preparedness 2025 Camera

The City of Chino Hills held an Emergency Preparedness meeting on September 30, 2025, focused on community safety and readiness for natural and man-made disasters such as wildfires, power outages, and earthquakes. The meeting featured presentations from city officials, emergency management experts, and representatives from Verizon and AT&T who discussed maintaining cellular connectivity during power outages, including backup power solutions and emerging satellite texting technologies. Fire officials detailed wildfire risk zones, legal requirements for property owners in high-risk areas, and practical home hardening and vegetation management strategies to mitigate fire damage. The Chino Hills Police Department also outlined evacuation protocols, emphasizing the importance of early preparation, communication, and compliance with mandatory evacuation orders. While the meeting did not include direct procurement decisions, it highlighted the role of telecommunications infrastructure and emergency services coordination, with references to community involvement in approving cell tower installations and the use of backup power systems to support critical communications during emergencies.