The Council will be hosting events in Whittier on Wednesday through Friday, September 16-18, 2026. These events are free and open to the public.
Become a Master of Disaster: Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 1-3:30 p.m.
The Council will be hosting a youth education event at Whittier Community School. All ages are invited to learn about oil spill response, tankers, and related ocean science through interactive stations.
Public reception: Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
In conjunction with the Board meeting, the Council will be co-hosting a public reception in Whittier. The location is still being determined. We invite the community to visit with us, learn more about the Council and share ideas. There will be hors d’oeuvres provided.
Board meeting: Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17-18
The meeting will be located at the City of Whittier Public Safety Building (660 Whittier St.). Those interested in attending can do so in person, by teleconference (1-888-788-0099, meeting ID: 854 6640 9640) or videoconference (link to come). Visual presentations given during the meeting can be streamed live through the Zoom link or accessed by download on the Council’s website when available.
Meeting Schedule: The tentative schedule for the Thursday session is from 9 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. On Friday, the meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, except for executive sessions. Public comments are scheduled to be taken on Thursday starting at 9:25 a.m. Those wishing to speak during public comments are highly encouraged to sign up ahead of time by emailing Jennifer Fleming.
More details on the agenda will be distributed in a press release the week prior to the meeting.