TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: April 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the County of Mendocino to Submit an Application to the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program not to exceed $289,387 to Request Funding for the Mendocino County 2024 Flood Emergency Response Initiative
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt resolution authorizing the submittal of application to the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program not to exceed $289,387 to request funding for the Mendocino County 2024 Flood Emergency Response Initiative; and authorize Chair to sign the same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
No previous board action.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County is an at-risk region that requires additional resources to address and support county-wide efforts around flood planning, resiliency, and effective response. Severe weather events impacting Mendocino County are high wind, heavy rain, and fog. Severe weather can lead to localized flooding and generate high winds that increase threats to public safety.
If the proposed project is funded by DWR, it will include a local flood emergency plan, updated maps, and emergency communications equipment for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Additionally, four flood fight containers will be placed strategically throughout the county to enable improved planning and county response capabilities during climate hazards that could impact infrastructure. These hazards include landslides caused by excessive rainfall, flooding, and severe storms. Please note that a proposal summary is attached for reference, as the complete application was inc...
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