UPDATE: Board of Supervisors adopts resolution declaring Solano County in state of emergency

August 26, 2014

SOLANO COUNTY – In response to Sunday's 6.0 magnitude earthquake, the Solano County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday morning, officially declaring Solano County in a state of emergency.

It is estimated at this time that the property damage at County facilities in Vallejo is approximately $900,000.  County officials have also been advised that there is substantial private property damage to more than 70 buildings within the City of Vallejo.

The Board’s decision to adopt the resolution ratifies the proclamation of the state of emergency that was declared by the County Administrator on August 24.  It also gives the County’s Auditor-Controller staff the ability to prepare and process all necessary paperwork in order to pursue reimbursement for County resources responding to this natural disaster.

According to Government Code section 8630, a local emergency may be proclaimed by the governing body, in this instance by the County Administrator, and shall not remain in effect for a period in excess of seven days unless ratified by the governing body.  As the governing body, the Board must review it at least once every 30 days until the local emergency has been terminated.

At this time the EOC is operating at a Level 2 status, meaning a partial activation of the County’s emergency response team.  The County will continue to work with the state and local agencies to monitor the situation, coordinate resources and provide assistance upon request.

For the latest information regarding the County’s response to Sunday’s earthquake, including the status of County facilities, reporting property damage and requesting additional assistance, please visit www.solanocounty.com