TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office and Public Health
MEETING DATE: November 16, 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 Hopkins Fire as Proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and Ratifying the Existence of a Local Health Emergency as Proclaimed by the Health Officer
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution declaring the continuation of a Local Emergency related to the Hopkins Fire as proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and ratifying the existence 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 adopts Resolutions declaring local emergencies when necessary.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On September 12, 2021, the Hopkins Fire started and has resulted in structural damage and evacuations of several portions of the County.
On September 16, 2021, the Mendocino County Health Officer issued a declaration of local health emergency as of September 12, 2021.
On September 16, 2021, the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services proclaimed the existence of a local emergency related to the Hopkins Fire.
On September 21, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution ratifying the declaration of a Local Emergency related to the Hopkins Fire as proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services; ratified the existence of a Local Health Emergency as proclaimed by the Health Officer; and authorized the Chair to sign same.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not adopt resolution and provide alternative direction to staff.
DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? YES
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