TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Nash Gonzalez
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
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 Redwood Complex Fire, as Proclaimed by the Local Health Officer
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution reaffirming the existence of Local Health Emergency related to the Redwood 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 October 13, 2017, the Local Health Officer issued a declaration of local health emergency due to the hazardous debris generated by the Redwood Complex Fire. On October 17, 2017, the Board ratified the declaration. On October 31, 2017, November 14, 2017, November 21, 2017, December 5, 2017, December 19, 2017, January 9, 2018, February 6, 2018, February 27, 2018, March 27, 2018, April 24, 2018, May 22, 2018, June 19, 2018, July 10, 2018, August 7, 2018, August 21, 2018, and September 11, 2018, the Board adopted Resolution Nos. 17-154, 17-167, 17-173, 17-179, 17-195, 18-007, 18-020, 18-030, 18-043, 18-057, 18-073, 18-085, 18-093, 18-122, 18-126 and 18-137 respectively, reaffirming the existence of the local health emergency.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On October 9, 2017, the Redwood Complex Fire started and resulted in significant structural damage 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. The Board of Supervisors ratified the declaration on October 17, 2017. On October 31, 2017, November 14, 2017, November 21, 2017, December 5, 2017, December 19, 2017, January 9, 2018, February 6, 2018, Februar...
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