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Consider adoption of a Proclamation Terminating Local Emergency
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors terminate the March 6, 2019 Local Emergency Proclamation signed by the Solano County Incident Commander and continued by Proclamation of the Board of Supervisors on March 12, 2019 through Resolution #2019-45 in response to flooding and road damage from a series of storms on February 25 - 27, 2019.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As a result of severe storm events on February 25 through February 27, 2019, unincorporated Solano County experienced flooding, mudslides, land erosion and slippages, downed tree and damage to roads, creating a condition of extreme peril to life and property. Staff from the Department of Resource Management worked initially during the event to close roads, clear drains, and perform safety assessments. The conditions and damage created by this event were beyond the ability of the local resources to cope with the effects of the emergency.
On February 28, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to a series of severe storm events that started initially on February 14 and continued through February 27, 2019 throughout the state. On March 6, 2019, the Solano County Incident Commander of Emergency Services proclaimed a local emergency pursuant to Government Code ? 8630 and Solano County Code sections 7-12(a) and (b) and 7-13(a)(1). On March 12, 2019 your Board continued the local emergency, pursuant to Government Code ? 8630, which requires local governing bodies to review the need for continuing the local emergency every 30 days until the emergency is terminated.
Government Code ? 8630 (c) and (d) requires local governing bodies terminate the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant. This is a request for your Bo...
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