HomeMy WebLinkAbout108-03 - Res. Declaration of Emergency DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
Before the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County, Washington
In the Matter of }
Declaring a Disaster ) RESOLUTION NO .
WHEREAS, the Mason County Division of Emergency Management has reported
to the Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, beginning October 16, 2003 ,
heavy rains have caused a disaster by creating extensive damages in parts of Mason
County; and
WHEREAS, extensive damage has occurred and is still occurring to Mason
County roads and bridges, private roads, homes, businesses and farm lands; 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
Mason County Comprehensive Emergency Plan and utilization of emergency
powers granted pursuant to RCW 38 . 52 and County Ordinance No . 56 . 96 ;
therefore,
In the Matter of )
Declaring a Disaster } RESOLUTION NO .
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .
SECTION 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.
SECTION 2
Each designated department is authorized to exercise the powers vested under
Section 1 of this resolution in the light 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 day of ( , 20 06
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MASON/ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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