DISCUSSION
On January 19, 2017, the Shasta County Director of the Office of Emergency Services proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to storm damage. The request is for the Board to ratify the proclamation by adopting a resolution, which also requests the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency. The Board's ratification of the Proclamation of Local Emergency will enable the County and other local governments to request State and Federal assistance under the State and Federal Disaster Assistance Programs if State and Federal Proclamations are issued; allow the Director of Emergency Services (or authorized official) to take preventative measures necessary to protect and preserve public health and safety; and enhance legal protection for government entities, agencies, and employees with respect to emergency decisions and actions. |