WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE HEAVY RAINS COMES

ELSINORE MAGAZINE 2

September 6, 2004

In view of the tragic disaster that has hit New Orleans. What will the city of

Lake Elsinore do if 2005-2006 become a wet year as

did in 1980 or even more and floods should happen?

Levees break where as flood waters rush in?

A lesson should be learned from the New Orleans disaster.

Are city officials or the City Council planning for the worse?

Will the City Council take another serious look at

the development of homes in the back basin of

the flood plain elevation level of 1267 msl for the

floor level?

In 1980 flooding reached above 1265 msl, less than

2 feet above the flood level allowed for new construction.

EM2 has never agreed with development in the flood

plain behind the levee. Its like begging for trouble. A

high risk potential and the city council would be

prudent to put human safety before dollar bills. Lets not set

death traps for more needless drownings. Enough already!!!!!

Home buyer beware of purchasing a home in an already designated flood

plain especially below 1270. Better yet 1280 just to be safe.

Mr. Bob Brady you are the city manager at the head of the chain of

command, and are responsible for the smooth operating and

safety of the city in every manner or form. The rainy

season is near, are you coordinating emergency plans with all

neccessary agencies i.e. FEMA, ARMY COORS OF ENGINEERS?

Are you scheduling meetings with citizens to inform them

of saftey measurers they should take in the event

of flooding or any other diaster? Think about it!!

Mr. Mayor and City Council, are you thinking about

making saftey proposals in the event a diaster should occur

or are your agendas to full of development and bond issue

plans to even think about the citizens safety?

pre position is prudent.