Emergency Preparedness Commission

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The Community Emergency Preparedness Commission was established in 1998 to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to emergency services planning and emergency preparedness training within the City. The Commission consists of five (5) members and two (2) technical advisors who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission’s main purpose is to prepare and train Rancho Mirage residents and businesses for natural disasters, such as major earthquakes and floods. (Res. Nos. 98-18, 98-22, 2003-33, 2004-40, 2006-49, 2010-29, 2012-26, 2013-11, 2014-43, 2016-29, 2017-37, & 2019-06)

EPC Mission / Subject Matter Jurisdiction
"The EPC shall effectively plan and prepare Rancho Mirage residents and businesses for natural disasters such as major earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters." - Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2019-06 effective February 21, 2019.

Members

Dr. Kirk Dandridge, MD. - Chair
Mitch Brown - Commissioner
Tonia Hyams - Commissioner
Caprice Leinonen - Commissioner
MaryLou Suter - Commissioner
Katie Stice - Technical Advisor
VACANT - Technical Advisor

Ex-officio non-voting members
Mayor Steve Downs
steved@ranchomirageca.gov

Mayor Pro Tem Ted Weill
tedw@ranchomirageca.gov

Council Member Lynn Mallotto
lynnm@ranchomirageca.gov

Council Member Meg Marker
megm@ranchomirageca.gov

Council Member Michael O’Keefe
michaelo@ranchomirageca.gov

Staff Liaison
Brian Kephart
Emergency Manager
briank@ranchomirageca.gov

Meeting Schedule

The Emergency Preparedness Commission is regularly scheduled to meet monthly beginning at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, unless the meeting has been adjourned. Those interested in attending the meeting are encouraged to call City Hall at (760)-324-4511 to confirm the date/time.