HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.18.21 Emergency Water Station Information
From:Jimerfield, Joshua
To:Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Ring, Brian;Cook, Robin;Cook, Holly;Hironimus, Patrizia;Lucero, Debra;
Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Reaster, Kayla;Ritter, Tami;Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Teeter, Doug;
Sweeney, Kathleen
Subject:Emergency Water Station Information
Date:Saturday, September 18, 2021 5:35:37 PM
Members of the Board and Staff,
Today was the first day for the Water filling station in Chico. Action News Now interviewed me at the
site and will run a story tonight on the 6 o’clock news (Local 12 and 24)
The details of the event are posted in the PSA that PIO put out yesterday but I wanted to provide
some additional information in anticipation of questions from the public.
OEM the Drought Task Force, and the internal drought team are working on several other projects
intended to provide more durable relief to those with failing wells and limited access to water in the
county due to drought conditions.
The State has several grant programs with almost $500 million available that can help with both and
long and short term drought relief.
Two programs the County is currently writing grant applications for are: storage tank installation for
those with failed wells and a program that will provide financial relief for those who cannot afford to
drill or repair a failed well.
There is no good time estimate on these yet but the State has indicated that these are high priority
programs and they are working as quick as possible to approve applications.
Some other details on the Water Distribution:
Residents who need water will need to provide their own tanks/containers.
The site is open from 12 to 5pm Monday Wed and Sat and hours/Days will be expanded as needed.
Additional site can be opened if needed.
If you have any other questions please let me know.
Josh Jimerfield
Deputy Administrative Officer
Office of Emergency Management
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, suite 213
WP: 530.552.3333