Lafayette Emergency Panel To Discuss Wildfires

LAMORINDA, CA —The City of Lafayette knows fire season comes early in 2021, which is why its Emergency Preparedness Commission this week will discuss preparing for the coming drought and what is likely to be another long summer and fall of wildfires.

Lafayette has escaped major wildfire events in recent years. But much of the community is built on and between the hillsides adjoining already-dry Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and Briones Hills.

By the end of April, the East Bay Municipal Utility District already declared a Stage 1 drought in the area, with last season's rainfall the lowest since 1977.

Lafayette's Emergency Preparedness Commission on Wednesday will hear updates from Moraga-Orinda Fire District emergency coordinator Dennis Rein concerning how the district is getting ready. The board will also hear updates regarding possible power outages related to fire danger and how local agencies plan to communicate with the public.

There will also be discussion concerning necessary updates to Lafayette's Emergency Operations Wildfire Evacuations Plan and the Commission's goals for 2021-22. Members will also discuss planning local events, programs and emergency drills.

The Lafayette Emergency Preparedness Commission will meet virtually at 7 p.m. The passcode is 262471.

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