To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
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☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution proclaiming the week of October 19-26, 2024, as “California Flood Preparedness Week” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On October 17, 2023, the Board declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” on October 21-28, 2023. This year, the State has declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” to be on October 19-26, 2024.
The County will join federal, state, and/or other local agencies during Flood Preparedness Week in raising awareness of flood risk. This year’s theme is “Floods Can Happen Any Place, Any Time.” Understanding what causes these natural events or what makes them more extreme, helps determine what we can do to control or prevent the loss of life or property that comes from natural disasters. Preparing for a flood should occur well before the rain comes. It’s important to know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Flooding is not covered by most homeowner’s insurance policies; however, a policy can be purchased from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) partners.
As part of the County Floodplain Management Program (Program) administered by the Public Works Department, Public Works would like to provide information about our Program and resources on flood risk and preparedness. This information is also available through the California Department of Water Resources, specifically the Flood Preparedness website, which provides links to additional information from such agencies as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Flood Insurance Program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Contra Costa County will not declare that week as the Statewide California Flood Preparedness Week.
c: Monica Nino - CAO, Kristi Jourdan - CCTV, Carrie Ricci - Administration, Jocelyn LaRocque - Engineering Services, Larry Gossett - Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor - Engineering Services, Marke Smith - Engineering Services
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF: RECOGNIZING California Flood Preparedness Week October 19-26, 2024.
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa recognizes the significant public safety threat flooding poses to the population, assets, and economy of our County; and
WHEREAS, the floodplain management program services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support and understanding of an informed citizenry is vital to the efficient administration of the Unincorporated Contra Costa County Floodplain Program; and
WHEREAS, the health and safety of this community greatly depend on the administration of this program; and
WHEREAS, during the California Flood Preparedness Week, local, state, and federal agencies across the state work together to inform the public about the dangers of flooding, how to prepare their homes and families for a flood, and plan for recovery; and
WHEREAS, climate change impacts, recent wildfires, and extreme weather events make it more important than ever for Californians to be flood ready; and
WHEREAS, California Flood Preparedness Week 2024 will be held statewide during the week of October 19-26, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the theme for California Flood Preparedness Week 2024 will be “Be Aware, Be Prepared, and Take Action!”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby recognize October 19-26, 2024, as CALIFORNIA FLOOD PREPAREDNESS WEEK, support public awareness of flood risk, and encourages County residents to take action to understand their flood risk and prepare appropriately.