Disaster Planning

Will We have Shelter in Southern CA after a Disaster?

February 24, 2014

Disaster Planning, Management Studies, Planning

Client: Los Angeles Housing Department Beacon was engaged for a regional disaster planning project for housing in which we conducted primary research through interviews and surveys with organizations and secondary research through review of existing studies by local and national organizations and agencies (Red Cross, FEMA, National Housing Authorities) to develop an Interim Housing Options Plan for the 5 county region and identified potential venues for interim housing in the aftermath of a disaster comparable to the magnitude of Northridge earthquake.…

Demonstration Plan for Mass Care and Shelter

Client: Los Angeles Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety Beacon was part of a team that developed a Mass Care and Shelter plan for the Los Angeles area; Beacon had responsibility for developing the MCS Plan for the City of Whittier. The planning process involved conducting community meetings and interviews with internal city stakeholders (various divisions of the City, including fire, police and public safety) and external stakeholders, including hospitals, school districts, colleges, Red Cross and other CBOs…