Report and action necessary on the state of emergency in connection with the brush fires (commencing 3-18-08) in rural areas of Hidalgo County (as well as adjacent/surrounding counties, areas and political subdivisions) with discussion and details on the efforts made and/or completed to address the situation including, but not limited to, the following:

A)  Departments and/or staff involved in addressing the event;
B)  Emergency purchases necessary;
C)  Other related and necessary items