HomeMy WebLinkAboutDeclaration of Emergency Belgian DrSTATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the Matter of
Declaration of Emergency
Structure fire
Belgian Dr
Brinnon WA
} Resolution No.
WHEREAS, a residential fire started North of Brinnon, WA, at a reported vacant residence located at Rocky Brook Rd and Belgian Dr.
WHEREAS, fire crews from multiple agencies continue to work to prevent further impacts to life, property, and the environment, and
WHEREAS, impacts to life and safety of Jefferson County residents have included evacuations and stopped or reduced alternating lanes on HWY 101, and
WHEREAS, immediate preventative action and repair will be necessary to prevent further damage and to restore essential services, and
WHEREAS, persons and property may be threatened or damaged and access to property will continue to be impaired unless emergency efforts are taken by Jefferson County and other responding
agencies to reduce the threat to life and property,
NOW, THEREFt4RE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners hereby declare that a state of emergency exists.
The County is authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat this emergency to protect the health and safety of persons and property in light of the exigencies
of an emergency situation without regard to time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law, with the exception of mandatory constitutional requirements.
This emergency authority will expire in thirty (30) days from the date of the adoption of this resolution unless specifically authorized by the Board.
SEAL:
ADOPTED this day of_____________ ,2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
Greg Brotherton, Member
Heather Dudley- Nollette, Member
ATTEST:
Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of Board