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Action   1.
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting1
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date:
07/12/2011
Update re: aftermath of Horseshoe II and Monument Fires
Submitted By:
Katie Howard, Board of Supervisors
Department:
Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Mike Ortega / Carlos DeLaTorre
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator & Comm Dev Director
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

Agenda Item Text:

Follow-up discussion and review by staff of Horseshoe II and Monument Fires and flood hazards related to the fires, including:

  • Cochise County response and mitigation efforts;
  • Staff review of the Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Assessment Reports for the Horseshoe 2 and Monument Fires;
  • Staff recommendations / proposed response to the BAER Assessment Reports.


Background:

The US Forest Service has completed the Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Assessment Reports for the Horseshoe 2 and Monument Fires. These reports contain detailed information about the fire severity; post fire effects, treatment and implementation options.

The BAER reports identify and determine threats to Values at Risk to include but not limited to Human Life and Safety, Property, Natural and Cultural Resources.

Attached is a brief summary of the fire burn severity, pre and post fire discharge calculations, values at risk, erosion hazard & sediment delivery and flooding protection guidelines and available resources.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

TBD

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

n/a

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

TBD

Fiscal Impact

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