To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: October 2, 2018
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Tammy Moss Chandler |
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463-7774 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Reaffirming the Existence of Local Health Emergency Related to the Mendocino Complex Fire, as Proclaimed by the Local Health Officer
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution reaffirming the existence of Local Health Emergency related to the Mendocino Complex Fire as proclaimed by the Local Health Officer; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On July 28, 2018, the Local Health Officer issued a declaration of local health emergency due to hazardous material debris generated by the Mendocino Complex Fire. On July 31, 2018, the Board of Supervisors ratified the declaration. On August 7, 2018, August 21, 2018 and September 11, 2018, the Board adopted Resolution Nos. 18-113, 18-127 and 18-136 respectively, reaffirming the existing of the Local Health Emergency.
Summary of Request:
On July 27, 2018, the Mendocino Complex Fire started and threatened public safety communications systems and caused a condition of extreme peril to life and property in Mendocino County. On July 29, 2108, the Local Health Officer issued a declaration of local health emergency due hazardous materials in the ash from burned structures that could thereby pollute and contaminate agricultural water and the drinking water supply of the affected areas and the populations that rely on the drinking water supply. The Board of Supervisors ratified the declaration on July 31, 2018, and on August 7, 2018, August 21, 2018, and September 11, 2018 adopted Resolution Nos. 18-104, 18-113, 18-127 and 18-136 respectively, reaffirming the existence of the local health emergency.
It is requested that the Board find that the local health emergency continues to exist, and therefore reaffirms the proclamation of local health emergency.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt Resolution
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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: Meribeth Dermond |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: October 3, 2018 |
Executed Item Resolution Number: 18-147 |