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...
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