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MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON DECLARATION OF DISASTER
FOR THE AREA SERVED BY MASON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 12
WHEREAS, Mason County Fire Protection 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 Mason County Fire Protection District 12 as of 12:01 A.M.May 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS,the Mason 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 area served by Mason County Fire Protection District 12,Washington; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary measures must be taken to ensure that citizens are protected in the area served
by Mason County Fire Protection 12; and
WHEREAS, declaring a state of disaster for the area served by the Mason County Fire Protection District
12 will facilitate and expedite the procurement, use, and deployment of resources to enhance
preparedness,response, and public safety from Washington State.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MASON COUNTY COMMISSION:
1. A state of disaster is declared for the area served by Mason County Fire Protection District 12 as
defined under RCW 38.52.010 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 Sheriff, as the Incident Commander in compliance with the
Mason County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
3. The Incident Commander is tasked with ensuring Washington State provides emergency services
to the area served by the Mason County Fire District 12 as soon as possible.This declaration will
remain in effect until the area served by Mason County Fire Protection District 12 is provided the
level of emergency services required.
4. Mason County has no funding to provide emergency services and is assuming no responsibility,
financial or otherwise,to provide emergency services to the area served by Mason County Fire
Protection District 12 and is requesting Washington State provide these services.
5. This declaration shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ORDERED this 17' day of May, 2024.
Declaration of Disaster-Mason County Fire District 12
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board Randy 4eaerlin,Chair
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kevin Shutty,Vice-Ch
Tim Whitehead,Chief Deputy Prosecuting Sharon Trask,Commissioner
Attorney