OC Board Chair Declares Emergency for Storm Damage
Damage assessments topped the $15 million Federal Emergency Management Agency threshold, prompting county leaders to seek state and federal aid.
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The bill allows the county to request state and federal resources, while continuing damage assessments in coastal communities
OC Board Chair Declares Emergency for Storm Damage
Orange County Board Chairman Doug Chaffee Thursday signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency stemming from damage by Hurricane Maria, which battered the coast in south Orange County cities. Chaffee had been reluctant to declare the emergency last week when prodded by the board’s Vice Chair Katrina Foley, but new information about the expense […]
Orange County declares local state of emergency after coastal erosion, high surf damage
Orange County declared a local state of emergency today after severe erosion and high surf from Hurricane Marie battered the coast and damaged several homes and public infrastructure. The declaration comes after Laguna Beach, San Clemente and Dana Point recently declared their own local emergencies and county officials continue to assess damages. The declaration formally requests support from state and federal resources to rebuild and prepare …
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