HomeMy WebLinkAbout31-15 - Res. Declaring an Emergency/DisasterDECLARATION OF EMERGENCY/DISASTER BY COMMISSIONERS
Before the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County, Washington
In the Matter of Extreme ;ire Danger
Declaring an Emergency in Mason County RESOLUTION NO.
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WHEREAS, the Mason County Department of Emergency Management has reported to the Chairman,
Board of County Commissioners, beginning July 3, 2015, at 10:00 am, a severe fire danger exists in
Mason County due to the continues dry conditions and the extreme hot weather forecast by the National
Weather Service for this weekend: and
WHEREAS, extensive damage has occurred and is still occurring to Mason County grasslands and timber
acreage; and
WHEREAS, persons and property are and will be damaged unless further efforts are taken to reduce the
threat to life and property; and
WHEREAS, there is an emergency present which necessitates activation of the Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan and utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW 38.52 and
County Ordinance No. 109-03;
N OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
S ECTION 1
That it is hereby declared that there is an emergency/disaster due to the conditions in Mason County;
therefore, designated departments are authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary
to combat such emergency to protect the health and safety of persons and property, and provide
emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster.
S ECTION 2
Each designated department is authorized to exercise the powers vested under Section 1 of this
resolution in the Tight of the demands of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time
consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law (excepting mandatory constitutional
requirements).
DATED this 3rd day of July, 2015.
Attest:
k of the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON. COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Commissioner
Commissioner