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ARF- 6724

2. A.

Emergency Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/07/2021
Submitted For:	Michael O'Driscoll	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	Health & Emergency Management

Information

Request/Subject

Adoption of Resolution No. 21-06-01 issuing a Declaration of Emergency due to the Telegraph Fire and the Mescal Fire.

Background Information

The Telegraph Fire started on Friday, June 4, 2021, in the Tonto National Forest southeast of Superior, Pinal County, and has traveled into Gila County and now impacts the Town of Miami and City of Globe; and the Mescal Fire started on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in the Mescal wilderness southeast of Globe, Gila County, and now is impacting the homes near Dripping Springs, El Capitan, and San Carlos.

Evaluation

It is essential to the well-being of Gila County residents after disasters to expedite recovery and mitigate hazardous conditions threatening public safety, loss of property, and damage to County infrastructure. Preparation of a pre-event recovery plan can assist Gila County to organize recovery in advance of a declared disaster and to mitigate hazardous conditions before and after such a disaster. Such is the situation with regard to the Telegraph and Mescal Fires.

Resolution No. 21-06-01 is necessary to utilize internal and external resources to prepare for issues that may affect County residents and allow for financial reimbursement once we have exceeded our threshold.

Conclusion

Resolution No. 21-06-01 will prepare Gila County for recovery efforts from the above-mentioned fires and provide the legal avenue to request additional resources if needed.

Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the Health and Emergency Management Department Director that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution No. 21-06-01.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 21-06-01 issuing a Declaration of Emergency in Gila County due to the Telegraph Fire that began on Friday, June 4, 2021, and the Mescal Fire that began on June 1, 2021; and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to take all further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement this declaration pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute § 26-311. (Michael O'Driscoll)

Attachments
Resolution No. 21-06-01