City Council 04 21 26 Agenda Item N1 EOP Update

The City Council of Oxnard held a meeting on April 21, 2026, to discuss and approve the update to the city's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for 2026. The council was recommended to adopt the updated EOP, which serves as the primary policy document for emergency management, defining roles, responsibilities, and legal authorities to ensure coordinated response and compliance with state and federal laws. Key updates include revised hazard and threat analyses, enhanced emergency operations center roles, integration of new state mandates for multilingual communications and access for functional needs populations, and provisions for accommodating pets in emergency shelters. The update also establishes ongoing maintenance through annual administrative updates and a full review every five years. The council was informed that there is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption, and maintaining the plan is critical to preserving eligibility for state and federal disaster funding and reimbursements. Additionally, a mutual aid agreement with the ASPCA was highlighted to support veterinary care and animal transport during emergencies, with no additional costs to the city.