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File #: 21-0128    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 1/12/2021 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 5/25/2021 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Continuation of a Local Emergency Related to the Multiple September 2020 Fires including; August Complex, Oak Fire and Hopkins Fire, as Proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and Declaring the Continuation of a Local Health Emergency as Proclaimed by the Health Officer
Attachments: 1. Resolution 21-068

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromExecutive Office

Meeting Date: May 25, 2021

 

Department Contact:  

Carmel J. Angelo

Phone: 

463-4441

Department Contact:  

Howard Andrew Coren, MD

Phone: 

472-2600

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: n/a

 

 

Agenda Title:

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Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Continuation of a Local Emergency Related to the Multiple September 2020 Fires including; August Complex, Oak Fire and Hopkins Fire, as Proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and Declaring the Continuation of a Local Health Emergency as Proclaimed by the Health Officer

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution declaring the continuation of a Local Emergency related to the Multiple September 2020 fires including; August Complex fire, Oak Fire and Hopkins fire as proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and declaring the continuation of a Local Health Emergency as proclaimed by the Health Officer; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

The Board regularly adopts Resolutions both declaring and continuing local emergencies when necessary.                     

Summary of Request

Beginning on August 14, 2020, an Extreme Heat Event struck California, causing record-breaking temperatures and Red Flag Warnings throughout California. On August 16, 2020 lightning sparked multiple fires across the Mendocino National Forest. As a result, the August Complex Fire started and has resulted in threats to critical infrastructure, including public safety and communication systems, structural damage and evacuations of several portions of the County.

 

On August 18, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency due to the weather event resulting in widespread fires. 

 

On September 7, 2020, the Oak Fire started and has further threatened infrastructure, public safety and communication, structures, and caused additional evacuations.

 

The Hopkins Fire from Tehama County has merged with the Elkhorn, Vinegar Peak and Willow Basin fires and entered into Mendocino County.

 

On September 10, 2020 the Mendocino County Health Officer issued a declaration of local health emergency as of September 7, 2020.

 

On September 10, 2020 the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services proclaimed the existence of a local emergency related to the September 2020 fires as of September 7, 2020.

 

On September 11, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution ratifying the existence of a local emergency and local health emergency.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

 

Do not adopt Resolution and provide direction to staff.                     

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: N/A

budgeted in current f/y: N/A

current f/y cost: N/A

if no, please describe: N/A

annual recurring cost: N/A

revenue agreement: N/A

 budget clarification: N/A

 Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: YES

 

CEO Liaison: Executive Office

 

 

CEO Review: Yes

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I

Final Status: Adopted

Date: May 25, 2021

Executed Item Type: Resolution   Number: 21-068