Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Economic Development - 3/24/2026 - Agenda Item D2

The City of Oxnard's Comm. Services, Public Safety, and Housing & Economic Development committee met on March 24, 2026, to discuss and recommend adoption of the updated 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The plan update aims to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, improve coordinated emergency response, and maintain eligibility for disaster funding. Key updates include revised hazard assessments, updated emergency service roles, new state mandates for multilingual communications and pet accommodations in shelters, and a framework for ongoing plan maintenance. Additionally, the committee reviewed a mutual aid agreement with the ASPCA to support pet care during emergencies. No fiscal impacts were associated with these approvals. The committee recommended city council approval and authorization for the mayor to sign the plan into effect.