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Chief Administrative Office, in conjunction with the Sheriff and Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 115-2023, terminating the following September 13, 2022 Board of Supervisors resolutions that ratified Mosquito Fire-related health emergencies:
1) Resolution 142-2022, which ratified the Proclamation of a Local Emergency by the Director of the Office of Emergency Services; and
2) Resolution 143-2022, which ratified the Declaration of a Local Health Emergency by the Public Health Officer.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 9, 2022, the El Dorado County Sheriff, in his capacity as Director of the Office of Emergency Services, pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, proclaimed a local emergency based on conditions relating to the Mosquito Fire.
On September 9, 2022, the El Dorado County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 101080, that a local health emergency existed in the County due to hazardous waste in the form of contaminated debris from hazardous waste/materials and structural debris from the Mosquito Fire.
The Resolutions ratified September 13, 2022, by the Board of Supervisors said that the two emergencies - the Local Emergency and the Local Health Emergency - would continue in effect until terminated by the Board. Ending the emergencies is now an appropriate step for the Board of Supervisors to take, as all contaminated debris from hazardous waste/materials and structural debris has been removed.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose to allow the Local Health Emergency and/or the Health Emergency to remain in effect.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar 22-1675, September 13, 2022
Legistar 22-1683, September 13, 2022
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Sheriff's Office, Health & Human Services/Public Health and County Counsel
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with rescinding the emergency declarations.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk to obtain the Chair's signature on the Resolution and provide copies to the Chief Administrative Office, the Sheriff's Office, and the Health & Human Services Agency.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety, Healthy Communities
CONTACT
Tiffany Schmid
Chief Administrative Officer