TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Office of Emergency Services
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2017
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 5 min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Declaring the Continuation of a Local Emergency Related To the Redwood Complex Fire
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution declaring the continuation of a Local Emergency related to the Redwood Complex Fire; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On October 10, 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 17-147, declaring an emergency related to the Redwood Complex Fire. On October 31, 2017, and on November 14, 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution Nos. 17-153 and 17-164, declaring continuations of the Local Emergency.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On October 9, 2017, the Redwood Fire started and has resulted in significant structural damage to several portions of the County. On October 9, 2017, the Mendocino County Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency services proclaimed, by delegation, that a state of emergency exists. On October 10, 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 17-147, declaring an emergency related to the Redwood Complex Fire. On October 31, 2017, and on November 14, 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution Nos. 17-153 and 17-164, declaring continuations of the Local Emergency.
As of 11/14/2017, the preliminary hazardous waste sweeps have been completed for 273 of 337 properties. 272 properties have arranged for cleanup through the public Consolidated Debris Removal Program, and debris has been removed from 7 parcels, which are still awaiting final soil testing results.
Pursuant to MCC Section 7.04.090(3), the Board of Supervisors shall review, at its regularly scheduled meetings until the local emergency is terminated, the n...
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