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a. Receive a presentation and status report regarding ongoing recovery efforts as a result of the 2023 March storms and flooding; and,
b. Provide direction to staff. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
a. Receive a presentation and status report regarding ongoing recovery efforts as a result of the 2023 March storms and flooding; and,
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
An atmospheric river event carried rain across Monterey County beginning on March 9, 2023, which caused widespread localized flooding and power outages across the County, and major flooding along the Salinas and Pajaro River, which flooded residential communities, agricultural fields, and critical infrastructure. These storm events occurred just shortly after the January events which further depleted the County’s already resources from the major flood fighting and emergency response operations.
The Monterey County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center has been activated since March 9, 2023 in response to the storm to protect life and property. Recovery operations are being conducted to reestablish community lifelines and fundamental services in the Pajaro community, such as safety and security; food, water, and sheltering; health and medical; and infrastructure and transportation.
FINANCING:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Receiving this presentation supports the Board approved strategic initiatives.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
__ Economic Development
__ Administration
X Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Kelsey Scanlon, Director of Emergency Management x 1902
Approved by: Sonia M. De La Rosa, County Administrative Officer x 5312
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation