The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)

The City of Temecula and the Office of Emergency Management are preparing an update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The newly updated City of Temecula LHMP will identify the hazards facing the city, summarize the many assets of the city at risk to those threats and hazards, and vulnerabilities within the community, and ways that we can reduce the impacts of those threats and hazards to those assets through long-term, hazard mitigation projects. 

This plan will help create a safer community for residents, businesses and visitors. The LHMP allows public safety officials and city staff, elected officials, and members of the public to understand the threats from natural and human-caused hazards in our community. 

This plan is updated every five years (reviewed annually) to ensure we have the most recent community information, hazard data, and new mitigation project ideas.

Why Have an LHMP? 

An LHMP will let Temecula better plan for future emergencies and disasters. Usually, after a disaster occurs, communities take step to recover from the emergency and rebuild. An LHMP is a way for the City to better prepare in advance of these disasters, so when they do occur, less damage occurs, and recovery is easier. 

Besides protecting the public health and safety, this approach can save money. Studies estimate that every dollar spent on mitigation saves an average of four dollars on response and recovery costs. An LHMP can also help strengthen the mission of public safety officers, such as Sheriff and Fire Department staff, providing them with clear roles and responsibilities to build a safer community. 

How Can I get Involved? 

You can get involved in preparing our LHMP in different ways. 

• The City will share information about our LHMP and obtain community feedback at our published community meetings. 
• Take our ONLINE SURVEY(ends 30 Nov 22), which asks for information about past experiences with natural hazards and how our LHMP can be the most useful. Take our survey NOW, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. 
  • Your responses will ensure that you and the rest of our community can get the help that is needed during unforeseen events. 
• The City will be releasing the draft of the completed plan for public review on December 1st. Please review and provide comments on this document either at in-person meetings or in writing. 
• Reach out to our LHMP Project Lead, the City of Temecula Emergency Manager at EOC@TemeculaCA.gov for more ways to be involved.