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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request ratification for the Chair to sign a letter to the President of the United States in support of a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Park and Borel Fires
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Financial Impact:
No impact from this letter. A declaration from the President, as requested in the letter, could bring a significant amount of disaster aid to Tehama County.
Background Information:
On September 25, 2024, Governor Newsom announced a request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Park and Borel Fires, which would make disaster relief and recovery aid available for the impacts of the Park Fire, including within Tehama County. Staff has been working with State and Federal partners in order to make this possible.
Due to timing of this agenda posting, a letter will be brought as an addition to packet.