The urban and natural environments of Agoura Hills contain a number of hazards that require special consideration and treatment in the land use planning process to protect the public’s safety. These hazards include flooding, unstable earth conditions, wildland and urban fires, crime, and hazardous materials. Protection from the risks of natural and man-made hazards, crime, and disease are essential in establishing a sense of well-being for residents and important considerations in attracting new businesses to the City that will provide quality jobs. Goals and policies in this chapter strive to reduce hazards, including the effects of climate change, mitigate noise impacts, provide for emergency response strategies, and coordinate emergency response agencies.

The Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Government’s (COG) Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018) was prepared by the Las Virgenes-Malibu COG to meet the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The 2018 version updated the original 2005 Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City of Agoura Hills is one of five cities in the COG, along with the cities of Malibu, Westlake Village, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills. The mission of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is to promote sound public policy and programs in the City of Agoura Hills and other COG member cities to protect the public, critical facilities, infrastructure, private and public properties, and the environment from natural and human generated hazards. The Hazard Mitigation Plan contains risk assessments and hazard mitigation goals and strategies. It addresses areas of earthquake, wildfire, climate change, energy disruption, landslide and debris flows, windstorm, and flood/severe winter storm, among other topics. The Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Government’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The hazard and risk reduction strategies contained in the Hazard Mitigation Plan are complementary to the goals and policies of the General Plan.