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C. 6

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	October 20, 2020

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

PROCLAIM the week of October 17-24, 2020 as "California Flood Preparedness Week" in Contra Costa County.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/20/2020

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Larry Gossett (925) 313-2016
cc:	Larry Gossett- Engineering Services Randolf Sanders- Engineering Services David Twa. CAO Carrie Ricci- Duty Betsy Burkhart- CCTV

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 20, 2020
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2020/265 proclaiming the week of October 17-24, 2020 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, 2019, the Board declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” on October 19-26, 2019. This year, the State has declared “California Flood Preparedness Week” to be on October 17-24, 2020.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The County would join federal, state, and other local agencies during Flood Preparedness Week in raising awareness of flood risk in California and reminding Californians that climate change impacts, recent wildfires, and extreme weather events make it more important than ever for Californians to be flood ready. Floods after fire present greater risk to communities and homes downslope of burn areas because the ground cannot absorb the water. Instead, rain hits slick, charred hillsides and picks up ash, topsoil, and debris as it moves downhill. Flash flooding, mudflows, and debris flows happen quickly, so it is critical people and communities living downslope of a burn area are prepared.

As part of the Unincorporated County Floodplain Management Program administered by the Public Works Department, Public Works would like to provide information about the Unincorporated Contra Costa County Floodplain 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.