File #: 24-338    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 3/11/2024 In control: Sheriff
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Resolution Extending the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Flooding in Humboldt County
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution Extending Local Emergency Due to Flooding 032624.pdf, 3. Local Emergency Proclamation.pdf, 4. Resolution No. 24-37.pdf

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Sheriff

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Resolution Extending the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Flooding in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the resolution extending the local emergency; and
2. Forward a copy of this signed resolution to the Governor of the State of California with the request that he proclaim the County of Humboldt to still be in a state of emergency.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)

DISCUSSION:
On Jan. 23, 2024, the Board ratified the Proclamation declaring the existence of a Local Emergency commencing around Jan. 12, 2024 due to historic flooding of the Mad River, combined with countywide flooding of small creeks and streams caused by an atmospheric river, causing extensive damage to local infrastructure, damaging numerous culverts, causing slip outs, cracking and degradation of county roads, and damaging numerous private residences, businesses and agricultural land.

Due to the extent of damage countywide, Department of Public Works crews are actively engaged in conducting emergency road repairs, exploring options for alternative routes, and cleaning up storm and flood debris along public rights of way.

This Local Emergency Proclamation is a prerequisite to requesting state and federal assistance for the flood-related response and recovery efforts.

The conditions due to flooding in Humboldt County continues to exist and necessitates the need to extend the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the resolution allows for the county to seek state and federal funding that may be applicable, which may include funding from the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Disaster Assistance Act and the Stafford Act.

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board's Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining inf...

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