HomeMy WebLinkAbout055 14In the Matter of
Declaration of Emergency
Damage to County Roads
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
Resolution No. 55 -14
WHEREAS, that due to a series of storms resulting in several high flow events on
West Jefferson County rivers causing significant erosion and damage to road
infrastructure, specifically the Hoh Road at mile 3.9; and,
WHEREAS, immediate preventative action and repair will be necessary to prevent
further damage and to restore essential services; and,
WHEREAS, persons and property are, or may be, threatened or damaged and
access to property may be impaired unless emergency efforts are taken by the Jefferson
County Department of Public Works to reduce the threat to life and property; and,
WHEREAS, the Hoh Road in the vicinity of mile 3.9 must be restricted to one lane
to assure safety of the traveling public; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Jefferson County
Commissioners hereby declare that a state of emergency exists.
1. The County Department of Emergency Management is directed to implement
the Emergency Management Plan as necessary for this emergency.
2. The County Department of Public Works 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.
APPROVED this 26`h day of November, 2014.
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Erin Lundgren, Clerk o the Boafdl
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Davi Sulliv ,Member
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