To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: October 17, 2017
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Tammy Moss Chandler |
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707-463-7774 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 10 Mins. |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Declaration of Local Health Emergency as Proclaimed by the Local Health Officer
(Sponsor: Health and Human Services Agency)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution ratifying Declaration of Local Health Emergency as proclaimed by the Local Health Officer; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board approves declarations proclaiming local health emergencies when necessary.
Summary of Request:
On October 9, 2017, the Mendocino Lake Complex Fire started and has resulted in significant structural damage and evacuations of several portions of the County. On October 13, 2017, the local health officer declared a local health emergency under Health and Safety Code section 101080 due to hazardous materials contained in the debris from structures destroyed by the fire. That declaration will expire after seven (7) days unless ratified by the Board of Supervisors.
The declaration will assist with State support for the recovery efforts. The Health Officer recommends status reports on clean-up efforts every 14 days to support the ongoing declaration of this local health emergency.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve declaration.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: N/A |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: N/A |
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Current F/Y Cost: N/A |
Annual Recurring Cost: N/A |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Nadia Tipton |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: October 18, 2017 |
Executed Item No.: Resolution Number: 17-147 |
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Note to Department: |
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Executed Documents Returned to Department: Originals _____ Copies _____ Hand Delivered ___ Interoffice Mail ___ Executed Agreement Sent to Auditor? Y/N |
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