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...
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