Support repairs and improvements to critical infrastructure that will allow San Francisco to quickly respond to and rebuild from a major earthquake or disaster.
In the aftermath of a disaster, a strong and resilient infrastructure is critical in determining how a community will respond and recover. Our office has been a strong advocate for upgrades to critical emergency response infrastructures in the Sunset District.
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Emergency Firefighting Water System: The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has access to a structure of underground water cisterns strategically located in the event of major damage to the water distribution system. Funded by the voter-approved Earthquake Safety & Emergency Response Bond (ESER), the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) began constructing six cisterns in the Sunset District in 2013. The sites were selected strategically to quickly address potential future fires and help distribute water in areas that do not have access to the water distribution system. Construction was completed in Summer 2014. Cistern sites in District 4 include:
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35th Ave. and Irving St.
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36th Ave. and Wawona St.
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37th Ave. and Lawton St.
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37th Ave. and Ortega St.
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37th Ave. and Rivera St.
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37th Ave. and Ulloa St.
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Stormwater System: In order to relieve pressure on the City’s aging combined sewer system that manages both sewer and stormwater, our office created the Front Yard Ambassadors Program (FYAP). FYAP incentivizes residents to replace non-porous concrete in their front yards with permeable landscaping. As of July 2015, 48 households and two commercial properties on 12 blocks have participated. We have removed 4,568 square feet of concrete, which will result in 54,816 gallons of storm water removed from the system each year.
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Buildings: We are currently researching how other jurisdictions have implemented post-disaster rebuilding programs to improve post-disaster recovery efforts.
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Ocean Beach: Our office continues to work with the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) Association, city, state and federal departments to carry out recommendations from the Ocean Beach Master Plan. One key recommendation is to address the severe erosion occurring at the sound end of the beach. As part of this effort, a significant project entails strengthening the wastewater infrastructure beneath the Great Highway, south of Sloat Boulevard. As of this update, a comprehensive engineering study was completed and will soon be released to the public. We will continue to work with community members and the various agencies to ensure the strengthening of this important wastewater infrastructure, while addressing surrounding community needs.
Find out more:
Learn about the various projects that the ESER Bond funds:
Find out more about the Front Yard Ambassadors Program and how to participate:
http://sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=15348
Learn about the Ocean Beach Master Plan:
http://www.spur.org/publications/spur-report/2012-05-21/ocean-beach-master-plan