HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.31.24 Board Correspondence - EOC UpdateFrom:Jessee, Meegan
To:BOS
Subject:EOC Update
Date:Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:59:11 PM
Good afternoon –
When I started this email it was a morning update, looks like its afternoon now. A few things.
The latest Damage Inspection reports show 258 destroyed structures in Butte County, including 154
residences. Inspections are just over half completed, so this number is likely to increase. We had our
first meeting with CalOES today re: debris removal and will request state debris removal by end of
day. However in order to move forward on debris removal we minimally need approval for state
CDAA assistance.
Shelter numbers are down to 26 people. Staff from the Department of Employment and Social
Services is working with these evacuees – many of whom lost homes and are without insurance and
other resources. Aside from the housing navigator and our typical resources for folks at risk for
homelessness, without a federal declaration, we have little to offer these folks.
We will be talking with our federal and state partners to make sure they understand the need for
state CDAA in order to move forward with debris removal and a federal declaration to support
survivors and debris. Alone we likely do not meet federal thresholds, but sometimes the state will
group multiple fires in the federal ask.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions-
Meegan