Department of Public Works Winter Great Highway Emergency Case Study

Assessment of El Nino Type Storm Winter 2010 Events ~ 7-ft tides ~ 22-ft swells

footer Strom Damage Impact to Pubic Access Identified 3 impact areas North Sloat Parking Lot Exit South Sloat Parking Lot Exit Great Highway southbound travel lanes that provides public access and has over 9000 vehicle trips per day.

Timeline of Events footer December 2009  DPW closes lane of Great Highway due to storm damage to bluff, road and parking lots and engages GGNRA/NPS January 2010  After more bluff is lost, DPW closes southbound lanes of GH at Sloat and engages engineering firms to prepare emergency repair options  Governor, Mayor, Director of Public Works declare storm-related emergencies. February 2010  Field reviews with all necessary federal and state agencies and permits attained  Emergency Repair selected to stabilize toe and repairs begin  City and Caltrans evaluate roadway  City requests state funding for emergency repairs to reopen road and long term funding for permanent repairs. March 2010  DPW selects firm to design Emergency Roadway Opening project  DPW meets with Caltrans and FHA to review site/assess federal involvement Timeline

footer Evaluation of Emergency Response AgencyImmediateLong Term StaffingOperations Technical SupportInitial for immediate assessment Design EquipmentAssess equipment needs that can fit into normal operations. Duration3-5 daysUp to 6 months DocumentationFrom day one all labor and materials should be identified in a cost center for potential reimbursement ReportingLocal, regional and state agencies Permit requirements FundingFederal Highway Administration Emergency Relief funding California Emergency Management Agency funding Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief funding California Emergency Management Agency funding

footer Reports, Data Gathering, and Design  Developed technical report on storm damage assessment Permitting and Regulatory Approvals  California Coastal Commission  Department of Fish and Game  Army Corps of Engineers  National Park Service monitoring and alternatives report  Needed to prepare post construction technical report for each of the regulatory agencies Regulatory Obligations