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County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Declaration of Emergency
Horseshoe Fire RESOLUTION NO. 43-0827-26R
WHEREAS, two brush fires started at the intersection of SR 104 and Rocktogo Rd on
the afternoon of August 27, 2026, and
WHEREAS, fire crews from multiple agencies continue to work to prevent further impacts
to life, property, and the environment, and
WHEREAS, potential impacts to life and safety of Jefferson County residents
include an extended closure of SR 104 and potential evacuation orders if the fire continues
to spread, 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 ofJefferson County
Commissioners hereby declare that a state of emergency exists.
1. 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.
2. This emergency authority will expire in thirty (30) days from the date of
the adoption of this resolution unless specifically authorized by the
Board.
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ADOPTED and APPROV ED this 27th day of August 2026.
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Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Excused Absence
Heidie Eisenhour, Member
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Philip C. Hunsucker, Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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August 27, 2026