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Yuba County Grand Jury • 2014-2015

“History of Flood and Flames - Emergency

Published: ∼ June 30, 2015 8 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings

F1
In October, 2014, current Grand Jury members observed a portion of the Operation Slow Rise training exercise. The Office of Emergency Services (OES) operates in a proactive, professional, and well-organized fashion. OES leads the effort in coordinating emergency responses in Yuba County; whether it is flood, fire, traffic, rail, chemical, or any other like disaster. (www.co.yuba.ca.us/Departments/OES/)
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County Office of Emergency Services should continue with their proactive, professional, and well-organized approach to training and coordination of emergency service activities. (See F1)
F2
The City of Marysville does not have an approved Multi-Hazard Plan. The city’s draft of the Multi-Hazard Plan has been submitted to the City Manager’s office for review and will be subsequently submitted to the Marysville City Council for adoption.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Marysville City Council complete and formally adopt their Multi-Hazard Plan and continue working proactively with the County Office of Emergency Services. (See F2)
F3
The Emergency Operations Center located at the County Government Center, (915 8th Street, Marysville, CA) is convenient for training given the number of county employees that participate in the training exercises. However, its physical location is at-risk due to its close proximity to an active railroad line, inter- regional State Highway 20, and within the confines of the Marysville levee system.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Yuba County OES and the Board of Supervisors give careful consideration to relocating the Emergency Operations Center to a location with less exposure to disruptions impacting the ability to respond to a disastrous event, should one occur, on the adjacent railroad line, State Highway 20, or breach in the Marysville levee system. (See F3) Commendation: C1. The Grand Jury appreciates the hard work and focus of the Yuba County OES and the City of Marysville and acknowledges their emphasis on the wellbeing and safety of the citizenry of Yuba County in the event of a natural disaster or other life threatening emergency. The Grand Jury appreciates and recognizes the positive attitude, outlook, and openness of the Marysville City Manager and the Chief of Police. Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses as follows: From the following governing bodies:  County Administrator (F3, R3)  OES Manager (F3, R3)  City Manager, City of Marysville (F2, F4, R2)  Chairman, Yuba County Board of Supervisors (F1, F3, R1, R3)
F4
The City of Marysville has made significant progress in addressing the concerns of the 2011-2012 Grand Jury. City Management has been open to discussions with the current Grand Jury and the Yuba County OES. City Management has made significant progress in addressing previous non-compliance issues. 2014-2015 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Emergency Preparedness of Yuba County
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The City of Marysville does not have a qualified emergency operations plan.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The City of Marysville does not have an emergency management plan that coordinates emergency response among other organizations.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Marysville Chief of Police has failed to take advantage of offers from the OES to assist in achieving a compliant emergency operations plan. Prior Recommendations from 2011-2012 Final Report:
No recommendations for this finding

Commendations 1