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Adopt Resolution No. 09-2024 - Deputy Director Riske-Gomez
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Requested Action(s)
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Adopt Resolution No. 09-2024 Tehama County Safety, Secondary Access, Community Planning & Evacuation Planning Study.
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Financial Impact:
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Background Information:
The Board of Supervisors is requested to adopt the Tehama County Safety, Secondary Access Community Planning & Evacuation Routing Study (the Study), which is attached to this item. The Study provides a comprehensive approach to emergency preparedness and evacuation for Tehama County. This includes identifying existing issues within the transportation network, such as dead-end streets and limited ingress and egress points, as well as determining improvements to ensure infrastructure meets the evacuation needs of vulnerable communities in the County.
The Study was developed with grants awarded by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE). The Study involved extensive public outreach and collaboration with various stakeholders, including local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, community organizations, tribal governments, and residents. The Study also incorporated the latest data and best practices from state and federal sources, such as the 2020 Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines.
The Study presents a list of safety projects that address the evacuation challenges and priorities identified in the County. These projects include road widening, shoulder improvement, signage installation, vegetation management, culvert replacement, and bridge construction. The Study also provides cost estimates, funding sources, implementation timelines, and performance measures for each project. Additionally, the Study recommends several policy actions and programs to enhance the County's emergency plann...
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