To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: PROCLAIM the week of October 18-25, 2025, as “California Flood Preparedness Week” in Contra Costa County.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution proclaiming the week of October 18-25, 2025, 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 22, 2024, the Board declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” on October 19-26, 2024. This year, the State has declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” to be on October 18-25, 2025.
The theme is “Be aware. Be prepared. Take action!” During Flood Preparedness Week, the County will join federal, state, and other local agencies to raise awareness about flood risks. Understanding the causes and intensifying factors of natural events, natural disasters, such as floods, is key to reducing the risk of loss of life or property. Preparing for a flood should occur well before the rainy season. Property owners and residents are encouraged to assess their local risk of disasters and review their insurance coverage. Flooding is not covered by most homeowner’s insurance policies; however, flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and its partners.
As part of the County Floodplain Management Program (Program) administered by the Public Works Department, we aim to share valuable information 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 includes links to resources from 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, Kelly Kalfsbeek - Administration, Jocelyn LaRocque - Engineering Services, Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor - Engineering Services, Marke Smith - Engineering Services
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF: RECOGNIZING California Flood Preparedness Week October 18-25, 2025
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 2025 will be held statewide during the week of October 18-25, 2025; and
WHEREAS the theme for California Flood Preparedness Week 2025 will be “Be aware. Be prepared. Take action!”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby recognize October 18-25, 2025, 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
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