1. The City of Beverly Hills
Emergency Planning for
The City of Beverly Hills
Luis D. Valdez
Final Presentation
March 19th, 2012

2. Presentation Overview
City of Beverly Hills Quick Facts
Research Basis
Review of Midterm Conclusions
New Approach in Analysis
Construction of “Highest Needs” Area Indicators
Summary of Findings
Conclusion

3. Quick Facts Population Size: 34,109 Total Land Area: 5.708 Sq. Mi.
Population Density: 6,000 people per Sq. Mi.
Median Household Income: Approx. $81K
An “Older” City
Home to fewer children (about half as many) under 5 years when compared to the CA average
Twice as many seniors (over 65-years) than the CA average

5. Research Basis
Eight emergency containers distributed throughout the City
Maintained by the City of Beverly Hills Office of Emergency Management
Are they located in the “right” places?
Can we better distribute the containers to minimize distances for “higher needs” populations?

7. Midterm Conclusions The elderly (high population)
Who is at risk?
Protective Factors
The elderly (high population)
Those living in densely populated areas (such as multi-family apartment structures)
Higher than average income means more resources to cope ($$$)
Low language barriers (majority are English Speakers)
High literacy rates and Educational Attainment

8. Midterm Conclusions Keys to a better analysis:
Focus on “higher needs” populations and those more likely to be impacted by a disaster
Refine analysis to include more specific data (Block Group Census Data)

10. New Approach to Analysis
Census Block Group Data = More Details!
Weigh Risk for Certain High-Risk Groups using Spatial Analysis Techniques

18. “High Risk” Indicators
Created rasters for the following indicators and weighted them according to “higher risk” or “higher need” probability:
Total Population (higher population = higher needs)
Population Density (more people = higher likelihood of need or damage)
Older Population (renters + owners = total older Pop.)
Distances from Container (further distances = more “need” for closer containers)

22. “High Risk” Analysis
There are certain sections of the City that, because of distance from containers and population characteristics, will be better served by the relocation of an emergency container

23. Conclusion
Emergency containers are located based on availability of space and not on any indicator of risk or need
This analysis can provide the City with a more informed process on how to better locate containers in the future
Future planning should also look at the potential impact of equal vs. unequal distribution of materials at each site
The elderly was the focus of this report, however, better indicators of high risk populations in Beverly Hills are needed

24. Thank you!