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City of Pleasanton Emergency Operations Plan 3 June 2025 1.5. Situation/Hazard Assessment Pleasanton is located within Alameda County, one of nine Bay Area counties bordering the San Francisco Bay. Within City limits, Pleasanton comprises generally flat land that was once covered with native vegetation and agriculture and is now mostly developed with urban land uses. To the east of City limits lie sand and gravel quarries – a result of alluvial deposits from prehistoric streams flowing through the Tri- Valley – which in the future will convert to water conservation and recreational uses. To the south are vineyards along Vineyard Avenue and a series of gently to steeply sloping hills – the Southeast Hills – which sustain grazing lands and cattle. Finally, to the west, the seismically active Pleasanton and Main Ridges rise sharply, providing recreational and grazing areas. Downtown Pleasanton boasts some buildings from the late 1890s and is generally the center of community activities. U.S. Census estimates the City’s population at 74,653 (2023). Pleasanton will provide a response that is commensurate with the available staffing and resources at its disposal. Pleasanton does not have the capability and resources to provide adequate response for all emergencies and incidents during disasters. As warranted, the City can request additional assistance through the Alameda County Operational Area (OA). The City’s current Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the following as the high and medium natural hazards for the Tri-Valley planning area (Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton): Hazard Type Category Earthquake High Severe weather Medium Landslide Medium Flood Medium 1.6. Planning Assumptions The following assumptions may be viable during emergency and/or disaster operations: • Pleasanton is susceptible to several and risks that may result in critical incidents which may include natural, technological, or human-caused. • Emergencies may occur at any time with little or no warning and may exceed the capabilities of local, State, and Federal governments, and the private sector in the affected areas. • All City departments will participate in planning and preparedness activities as required. • City personnel will be adequately trained to perform the emergency roles to which they are assigned. • The City’s EOC may be partially or fully activated to support operations during critical incidents. • The City of Pleasanton is primarily responsible for emergency action within its municipality and will commit all available resources to save lives, minimize injuries to persons, and minimize damage to property and the environment. • City departments will participate during a significant emergency or disaster; however, personnel may be unavailable or unable to report to work. • Pleasanton will utilize Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Incident Command Page 207 of 264