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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 145-2024, ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency declared by the Public Health Officer on August 8, 2024, due to an imminent and proximate threat to public health from the Crozier Fire that began in El Dorado County on August 7, 2024.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On August 7, 2024, the Crozier Fire began near Slate Mountain, resulting in mandatory and voluntary evacuations of thousands of El Dorado County residents. Since the onset of the Crozier Fire, the County Public Health Officer has been in close collaboration with El Dorado Sheriff’s Office and various county departments. Recent events have increased the need for staff support, resource procurement, and evaluation of community need.
Health and Safety Code section 101080 authorizes a local health officer to declare a local health emergency in the health officer’s jurisdiction, or any part thereof, whenever the health officer reasonably determines that there is an imminent and proximate threat to the health and safety of the community due to, among other things, introduction of any chemical agent, toxin, or radioactive agent.
On August 8, 2024, the County’s Public Health Officer, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101080, declared a local health emergency based on an imminent and proximate threat to the public health and safety of the community from the Crozier Fire due to the hazardous nature of the wildfire debris, smoke, and ash from the burning of infrastructure, structures, and various contents thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, the Board of Supervisors may ratify a local emergency that has been proclaimed by an official designated by ordinance. To continue the proclamation of local health emergency declared by the Public Health Officer on August 8, 2024, the Board needs to ratify this action within seven days for the local emergency t...
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