Finding F5.4
The City EMD and County OEM do not have sufficient funding to prepare for major events such as the 2028 Olympic Games, resulting in inadequate emergency preparedness.
Jury report: Emergency Management Preparedness for the City and County of Los Angeles · PDF page 231
Permanent linkOfficial response
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (consolidated County departmental response)
County disagrees for County operations, predicting federal Olympic-preparation funds distributed through the State and access to one-time safety/security funding, with Sheriff and Fire coordination roles.
Read official response · PDF page 45Whole disagreement and County scope are explicit; anticipated funding explains the position on preparedness. No amounts, allocations, award records, or preparedness measures substantiate sufficiency, so reasoning remains general and support consists of assertions. Report physical PDF page(s) 231; County response physical PDF page(s) 45. Claims remain attributed; adoption date is not a filing or receipt date.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.