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Natural Hazards Mitigation PlanCity of Glendale, CaliforniaSection 1 - Introductionearthquakes, integrates this information on earthquake phenomena, and communicatesthis to end-users and the general public to increase earthquake awareness, reduceeconomic losses, and save lives;♦♦♦The California Division of Forestry (CDF) is responsible for all aspects of wildland fireprotection on state lands, and administers forest practices regulations on non-federallands;The California Geological Survey (CGS) is responsible for geologic hazardcharacterization, public education, and the development of partnerships aimed atreducing risk, andThe California Division of Water Resources (DWR) plans, designs, constructs,operates, and maintains the State Water Project; regulates dams; provides floodprotection; and assists in emergency management. It also educates the public, andserves local water needs by providing technical assistance.Plan MethodologyInformation in the Mitigation Plan is based on research from a variety of sources, with emphasison data previously collected by the consultant for the City’s Safety Element of the General Plan,a document adopted by City Council in 2003. The consultant was helped on this effort by stafffrom the City of Glendale, who conducted data research, facilitated steering committee meetingsand public workshops, and developed the final Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The researchmethods and various contributions to the Plan include:Input From the Steering and Advisory CommitteesThe Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee guided development of the Mitigation Plan. Thecommittee played an integral role in developing the mission, goals, and action items for theMitigation Plan. The committee consisted of representatives of public and private agencies andorganizations in the City of Glendale, including: City of Glendale Fire Department, including Emergency Services City of Glendale Planning Department City of Glendale Public Works Department City of Glendale Management Services City of Glendale Police Department City of Glendale Water and Power City of Glendale Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department City of Glendale Information Services City of Glendale Development Services City of Glendale Management Services Glendale Unified School District Glendale Memorial Hospital and Verdugo Hills HospitalRecognizing that work “by committee” often needs to be streamlined to be effective, the firstfour members on the Advisory Committee currently form the Glendale Hazard MitigationSteering Committee. These members have the added responsibility of overseeing2006 PAGE 1 - 4