Consent-General Government # 6.
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
County Counsel
- Meeting Date:
- 08/12/2025
- Brief Title
- Ratify Local Health Emergency Declaration
From:
Phil Pogledich, County Counsel
Staff Contact:
Phil Pogledich, County Counsel, x8172
Supervisorial District Impact:
District 5
Subject
Ratification of the County Health Officer’s Declaration of a Local Health Emergency due to the Oakdale Fire. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Recommended Action
Ratify the County Health Officer’s declaration of a local health emergency pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 101080.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Sustainable Environment |
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Flourishing Agriculture |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
On August 11, the County Health Officer declared a local health emergency in response to the Oakdale Fire, a series of explosions and fires occurring at a fireworks facility near the town of Esparto. As set forth in the attached declaration, the County Health Officer has determined that ash, dust and debris from the Oakdale fire poses potential risks to people, wildlife, and the environment (including crops) near the incident site. The declaration is confined to a small geographic area—just the incident site—but it may later expand in response to testing on nearby properties.
State law requires the Board of Supervisors to ratify the declaration of a local health emergency within seven days of its adoption. Ratifying the County Health Officer’s declaration will preserve the County’s ability to respond rapidly and effectively to this emergency, safeguard the health of the community, and secure needed resources (potentially including state and federal support with site testing and remediation).
State law requires the Board of Supervisors to ratify the declaration of a local health emergency within seven days of its adoption. Ratifying the County Health Officer’s declaration will preserve the County’s ability to respond rapidly and effectively to this emergency, safeguard the health of the community, and secure needed resources (potentially including state and federal support with site testing and remediation).
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Administrator, Health and Human Services Agency, Agricultural Commissioner, Community Services, and the Office of Emergency Services.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the requested action. Ratification of the declaration will support the County’s ability to seek state and federal reimbursement for eligible response costs. At this time, the full fiscal impact of the Oakdale Fire is unknown.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Pogledich | Phil Pogledich | 08/08/2025 02:26 PM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 08/08/2025 02:37 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Phil Pogledich
- Started On:
- 08/08/2025 10:24 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/08/2025