To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Genasys Evacuation Management Platform Renewal
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign the Genasys Saas Software Agreement between the County of Humboldt and Genasys Incorporated; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board or Sheriff to sign any amendments to the Agreement, during the term of the Agreement, upon review and approval by the County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) through its Office of Emergency Services (OES) is seeking to continue providing dynamic community evacuation zones and plans with the utilization of technology. In 2021, the County of Humboldt entered into services with Genasys (formerly Zonehaven) to provide countywide evacuation zones for use during emergencies. This program allows for real-time mapping products and life-saving public information during fires, floods and other local hazards.
Renewal of this service will allow for the continuation of life-saving services to the public and will support a well-coordinated emergency response for fire, law enforcement and emergency management during times of crisis. This agreement will sustain services for a three-year period, including access to the Evacuation Management Platform, which assists with rapid evacuation mapping and notifications; Community Evacuation Interface, which provides real-time information to Humboldt County residents during evacuation emergencies; and TRAFFIC AI, which will assist with evacuation route...
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