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Special Meeting Agenda
Commission Chambers
411 N 5t' St, Shelton, WA 98584
AW May 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Public Comment
Please see above options to provide public comment;3 minutes per person, 15-minute time limit.
5. Potential declaration of disaster due to the status of Fire District No. 12's ability to respond to
fire and EMS requests.
6. Adjournment
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
DECLARATION OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, Mason County Fire District-12, a Special Purpose District created by the Washington State
Government, is incapable of meeting the fundamental requirement to protect the lives of citizens in the
unincorporated community of Matlock located within Mason County,Washington,as of DATE; and
WHEREAS,the County Commission recognizes the imminent threat to life and property a non-functioning
Fire District poses to the community it is expected to serve and declares a state of disaster for the
unincorporated community of Matlock located within Mason County,Washington,this DATE; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary measures must be taken to ensure that citizens are protected in the
unincorporated community of Matlock located within Mason County,Washington; and
WHEREAS, declaring a state of disaster in the unincorporated community of Matlock, located within
Mason County,Washington,will facilitate and expedite the procurement,use,and deployment of resources
to enhance preparedness,response, and public safety.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MASON COUNTY COMMISSION:
A state of disaster is declared for the unincorporated community of Matlock,located within Mason County,
Washington,under Wahington State,RCW 38.52.010(13)(a)
1. A state of disaster is declared for the unincorporated community of Matlock,located within Mason
County,Washington,under RCW 38.52.010 section(13)(a)
2. In compliance with the National Incident Management System, activates its Area Command,
establishes a Public Safety Incident Command,and appoints the highest public safety professional
in Mason County,the Sherriff, as the Incident Commander in compliance with the Mason County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
3. The Incident Commander is tasked with ensuring the emergency services provided by Mason
County Fire District-12 are reinstated as soon as possible,and this declaration will remain in effect
until Mason County Fire District-12 is fully functional and able to provide the level of protection
required.
4. This proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ORDERED this#day of May,2024.
Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner