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Follow on Google News | Ventura County Public Works Agency's Preparedness Shines Amid Rare Weather EventBy: Consortium Media Ventura County residents will be comforted to learn that VCPWA conducts regular comprehensive emergency training exercises. These exercises equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in high-pressure situations, natural or manmade. In May 2023, VCPWA conducted a Communications Exercise (CommEx) to simulate and assess the flow of communication between county agencies and cities during emergency or disaster scenarios. The exercise focused on a simulated chemical/biological mass release event at the Long Beach/San Pedro Harbor terminal. The mock scenario included fictitious widespread panic, prompting a large-scale evacuation of residents northwards through Ventura County. This led to congested highways, city streets, and compromised county infrastructure. Participants from the cities of Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Port Hueneme, and Ventura along with VCPWA staff and the County Office of Emergency Services collaborated closely to manage evolving developments efficiently. Throughout the 8-hour exercise, 169 individual actions were initiated and completed successfully achieving the exercise objectives. Key achievements of the exercise included:
VCPWA's unwavering commitment to emergency preparedness will provide comfort to Ventura County residents as we approach the winter season. Their exercise program will remain instrumental in equipping the agency to effectively respond to any emergency, no matter how rare or challenging. End
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