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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of
Declaration of Emergency
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-09
WHEREAS, due to heavy rains and rapidly melting snow on January 6th and 7th 2009 several small
rivers and streams in Jefferson County reached flood stage, and considerable soil saturation from the
continuous rainfall resulted in erosion and unstable slopes.
WHEREAS, these unique weather events may endanger, and have endangered, lives and caused
damage to public roads and private property, and
WHEREAS, such weather events could result in damage to county infrastructure, and immediate
preventative action and repair may be necessary to prevent further damage from occurring 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 to reduce the threat to life and property, and
WHEREAS, activation of the Emergency Management responsibilities of Jefferson County
according to Chapter 38.52 RCW are necessary for coordination of response and recovery:
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.
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John Austin, Member
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