HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12WHEREAS, a Declaration of Emergency was issued by the City Manager on January
17, 2012 based on the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 01- 12
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, affirming and ratifying the Declaration of
Emergency issued by the City Manager on January 17, 2012.
1. Heavy snowfall, coupled with below- freezing temperatures, was causing
disruptions in the City's Fire, Police, and Public Works and Utilities operations throughout the
City; and
2. Heavy snowfall was causing severe disruptions in traffic flow, including
emergency services response; and
3. The heavy snowfall was expected to continue, with the National Weather Service
forecasting snow accumulation of 8 additional inches; and
4. Persons and/or property would be in peril unless special efforts were taken to
reduce the threat to life and property; and
5. Conditions may have necessitated activation of the City of Port Angeles
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles:
The Council finds and declares that conditions of January 17, 2012 constituted an
emergency in the City of Port Angeles due to heavy snowfall and cold temperatures.
The City Council affirms and ratifies the Declaration of Emergency issued by the City
Manager on the 17 of January, 2012.
ATTEST:
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 24th day of January, 2012.
Hurd, City Clerk
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MAYOR, erie Kidd
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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