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LAWA's Preparation
Ed Bushman, Director of Emergency Management

Presented To:

Board of Airport Commissioners

November 5, 2015

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What is El Nio?

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An El Nio pattern is a warming of the Pacific near the

equator caused by a weakening of the trade winds that
normally push sun -warmed waters to the west
NCAA /NESDIS

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KM GLOBAL ANALYSIS:

SST Anomaly

(degrees C), 10/19/2015

(white regions indicate sea -ice)

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Ocean Temperatures

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January 2015 Ocean temperature was 0.8

Celsius (1.44 Fahrenheit) above normal
October 1, 2015 - Ocean temperature was 2.4
Celsius (4.3 Fahrenheit) above normal
October 19, 2015 - Ocean temperature was 3.0
Celsius (5.4 Fahrenheit) above normal
February 2016 (Anticipated Crescendo) - Ocean
temperature expected to be at its highest

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Compared To

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Potential Significant Impacts

Sepulveda Tunnel Flooding
Stranded Passengers
Possible Construction Delays

Passenger Conveyances Out -Of- Service

Minor Flooding
Heavy Traffic

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Preparedness Is A Citywide Collaboration!

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Led by City of Los Angeles' Emergency Management

Department, Coordinating Agencies Include:

LAWA

Tenants and Employees

State Agencies

- Cal Trans
- CHP

City of Los Angeles

Department of
Transportation
DWP
LAFD
LAPD
Public Works
- Bureau of Street Services
- Bureau of Sanitation

Federal Agencies

- CBP
- FAA
- TSA

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Budaet and RiskMajagement

Budget
Chief Financial Officer Has Committed To Provide Financial
Assistance
LAWA Divisions Are Using Existing Funds And Resources For
Preventive Work
Staff Is Building Cache Of Resources

Risk Management
Property And Casualty Insurance Sufficient
Risk Management Working With Other LAWA Divisions To Protect
Employees And Assets
Preventive Work Underway By LAWA Divisions To Protect Assets
LAWA EMD Has Reached Out To CalTrans For Sepulveda Tunnel
Readiness

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Airside
Risk Assessment

Mitigation

Issue

Vacuum Trucks (Or Procure/Lease Brush Truck)

Ponding

In

Perform Sweeping And /Or Pumping Of Ponding Areas

Alleyways,

Taxiways, And Runways

F' S

Service All Drainage Inlets

In

In

The Airfield

The Airfield Especially Between 25 Runways

Additional High GPM Pumps On Hand And Readily Available

Water

Fuel Pits

F, S

Vehicle Protection

F, S

Possible Large Cracks Or

Instability In Select Parts Of

F, S

In

Inspect And Clean Fuel Pits Prior To Events

Identify High Ground Or Most Easterly Parking Area To Relocate Airfield Buses And Ops

Vehicles

Establish An On -Call List Of Contractors That Can Provide Steel Plates For The Airfield

The Airfield
Flooding
Areas

In

And Around Gate

Deploy Sand Bags Prior To Event

Disruption To Customer Flow Through Airport (F)

Disruption To Customer Service (CS)
Safety Issue (S)

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Terminal
Risk Assessment

Issue

Significant Flight Delays Due

To Weather

Roof Leaks

C, S

Mitigation
Inspect All 9 POD Containers To Ensure Supplies Are Full
Consider If Elevation Of POD Container Is Recommended

Procure Extra Repair Materials Including Containers To Capture Leaks

Procure Extra Maintenance Materials To Address Wet Floors Including Fans To Dry

Wet Floors

Additional Maintenance Staff On Duty /On -Call

Layout Dry Mats At Terminal Entry Ways, Additional Warning Signage

People Conveyance Issues

Issues Due To Construction

Projects

C, S

F, S

Identify Elevators And Escalators That Have A Potential Of Shutting Down Due To Heavy
Rain, And Develop Alternatives Considering ADA Issues.

ADG Develop List Of Contractor And Vendor Contacts, Provide To ARCC

Inform All Contractors Performing Roof Work To Prepare To Cover Work Area When
Rain Is Anticipated
Inform /Ensure Contractors Clear Debris From Construction Sites And Airfield

Disruption To Customer Flow Through Airport (F)

Disruption To Customer Service (CS)
Safety Issue (S)
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Landside
Risk Assessment
Parking Lots Flooding

Sepulveda Tunnel Flooding

Issue
C, S

Mitigation
Obtain Barricades For Traffic Control
Develop Procedures For Calling Out/Obtaining Additional MSD Staff
Prior To Expected Heavy Rain Fall Request CALTRANS To Service The Drain Inlets Along
Sepulveda Tunnel Prior To Rain Event
Coordinate With CALTRANS To Change Traffic Sign Boards To Notify Of
Condition/Closures
Prior To Heavy Rain Fall Request City Street Service Bureau To Service The Water Pump
In The Sepulveda Tunnel, And Clear Drain Inlets Along Sepulveda Blvd And Century Blvd

Provide Umbrella Or Poncho For Passengers Who Are Walking Between Terminals,
Consider A Rent -An- Umbrella Program
Setup A Temporary Tent For Bus /Rail Riders At The Green Line Station, LAWA Logo On
Tent

Adequate Rain Protection

For Customers

Increased Bus Passenger

Traffic In CTA

C, S

Egress Congestion From

The CTA

C, F, S

Identify Trigger Points And Steps To Increase Frequency Of LAX Shuttle Operations

Discuss With CHP About Ways To Minimize Closure Of 105

Sepulveda
Disruption To Customer Flow Through Airport (F)
Disruption To Customer Service (CS)
Safety Issue (S)

On -Ramp From

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El Nio Risk Assessment and Mitigation

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Airport Wide
Risk Assessment
IT

Data Center Flooding

Power Outage

Employee Impacts

Employee Safety

Maintenance Inventory List

Mitigation

Issue
S

F, S

Place Sand Bags And Create Other Water Barriers, Service The HVAC System
Server Rooms

In

All

Service And Fuel Generators Prior To Rain Event, And Ensure Storage Tanks Are Topped
Off

Communicate To Employees And To Airport Community On Heavy Rain Safety

Inform Employees To Call LAWA-411 Line

In

An Emergency To Obtain Information

Ensure Proper PPE For Members Exposed, (Rain Gear, Boots, Ponchos, Etc.)
MSD To Create An Inventory List Of Available Items That Could Be Requested By The ICP

Or DOC During Storm Operations

Procure Additional P -Cards For DOC Personnel

Unanticipated Support Needs

Additional Essential Staffing On High Impact Days, Establish A Trigger For Staff To Be

Recalled And Establish Procedure

Disruption To Customer Flow Through Airport (F)

Disruption To Customer Service (CS)

Safety Issue (S)

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LAWA'S Response

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BOAC Role May Involve:

- Receiving Briefings On Plans And Operational Impact

- Convening To Address Emergency- Related Issues
LAWA's DOC Role:
Maintaining Communications With City Of Los Angeles'
Emergency Operations Center
Implementing LAWA's Emergency Response Program,
Which Includes:
Assessing Storm Impact
Establishing Incident Command Posts
Initiating Recovery Efforts

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