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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Park Fire Emergency Continuations
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency proclamation issued by the Sheriff as Director of Emergency Services, proclaiming the existence of the local emergency in Tehama County caused conditions of peril
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the local health emergency proclamation issued by the Tehama County Public Health Officer, proclaiming the existence of the local emergency in Tehama County caused conditions of peril
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Financial Impact:
The requested action has no financial impact. Total impacts of the fire are still being quantified, and State and Federal assistance are being sought.
Background Information:
At the July 30, 2024 meeting, the Board of Supervisors ratified the Tehama County Sheriff’s emergency proclamation for the Park Fire. At the August 6, 2024 meeting, the Board of Supervisors also ratified the Tehama County Public Health Officer’s local health emergency proclamation related to hazardous waste as a result of the fire.
Both emergency proclamations required ratification from the Board of Supervisors within 7 days, and for the Board to extend the emergency every 30 days thereafter. Both were extended by Board action August 27, September 24, and October 22.
At this point, staff is requesting to extend the emergency proclamation to accommodate emergency measures still being undertaken by Public Works to mitigate active hazards and keep County roadways safe. It is anticipated that this will continue into the Winter months as we see potential flooding and debris flows, and continue to evaluate hazardous conditions.
The local health emergency proclamation is anticipated to continue as agencies work on hazardous debris cleanup.
The “State of Emergency” is declared when, in the opinion of the director, the locally available resources are inadequate to cope with the emergency. This action allows state of federal assistance to become available to local government, individuals and businesses. In the event that significant damage does occur, government relief programs would not be available to those suffering losses without the declaration of local emergency.
Pursuant to Section 101080 of the California Health and Safety Code, the Local Health Officer is authorized to declare a local health emergency whenever the Local Health Officer reasonably determines that hazardous waste or waste that may become hazardous waste, is an immediate threat to public health. This action allows state and federal assistance to become available to local government, individuals and businesses.