HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-97 RESOLUTION NO. 1-97
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of
the City of Port Angeles declaring
a state of emergency and
authorizing the exercise of
emergency powers and the request of
state and/or federal emergency
relief and/or assistance.
WHEREAS, the following disaster has occurred in the City of
Port Angeles:
A severe winter storm has deposited extremely heavy amounts
)f snow, which has been compounded by subsequent rainfall, far
Deyond the capacity of the City's equipment, infrastructure,
0ersonnel and budgetary resources to deal with in protecting the
)ublic health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, said disaster has caused the following effects:
Transportation to, from, and within the City has been
~everely impaired, significant property damage has been incurred,
and public and private resources have been strained to the maximum;
and
WHEREAS, there is a state of emergency in the City of Port
Angeles that requires activation of the City's Disaster Response
Plan and utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW
35.13.030 and Chapter 2.24 PAMC; and
WHEREAS, the specific measures that the City has taken to
deal with this disaster and the state assistance that the City
still requires are as follows:
All available city equipment and personnel have been
utilized 24 hrs/day in snow removal efforts, City emergency
management personnel have been utilized in mobilizing necessary
efforts to protect persons and property, and financial resources
have been tapped beyond budgeted amounts to the extent that state
and federal resources may need to be requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles as follows:
1. There is, and has existed since December 29, 1996, a
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~tate of emergency in the City of Port Angeles due to the severe
~inter storm;
2. The actions taken, and to be taken, by the Mayor, the
2ity Manager, and authorized designees, as are reasonably necessary
~o prevent or minimize the loss of life and property, are hereby
~onfirmed;
3. The Mayor and the City Manager are further authorized
~o request state and/or federal assistance to the extent that the
~everity and magnitude of the disaster is beyond the capability of
~ity resources.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at
~ meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of
January ,1997
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky ~ Up~on, ~C~y Cl~rk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. K~utson, City Attorney
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