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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board adopt Resolution 203-2011 for the 2010 El Dorado County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the purpose of increasing safety for citizens of the County during natural hazard events, while reducing the risk of loss of life and property.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None.
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Background: On March 29, 2005, the County approved and signed Resolution #071-2005 adopting the El Dorado County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Effective November 1, 2004, a mitigation plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) was required from any community that wished to obtain funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, or the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program to reduce potential damages.
On December 15, 2009, the County approved an update to the Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by the Board on March 29, 2005. The County is requird to adopt a new plan every five years, but this was delayed pending approval of the draft plan from FEMA and Cal EMA, which has now occurred.
Reason for Recommendation: To allow El Dorado County to apply for funding for natural hazard mitigation projects, and to qualify for disaster assistance funds in the event of a countywide disaster, by having a Cal EMA and FEMA approved plan.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The executed copy of the resolution and Hazard Mitigation Plan will be forwarded to Cal EMA and FEMA for their records.
Contact: Lt. Bryan Golmitz - x. 4705