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Tulare County Grand Jury • 2023-2024

Impact of Winter Storms of 2022-2023

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Findings 5 findings

The volume of rain and snow from the winter storms was unprecedented, further exacerbated by the short window in which the storms occurred and the warmth of the later storms.

RMA’s response to the storms during the January through March period was commendable. The mobilization of resources required to recover, repair and rebuild under the challenges outlined was to be commended.

RMA’s challenges and eﬀ orts were not limited to roads and bridges, but included damage inspections to private property, assistance with ﬂ ood debris removal and recovery from private property. RMA also assisted with grant programs for local businesses and residences aﬀ ected by the ﬂ oods.

During the height of the emergency period, the challenges of gathering and disseminating information related to road closures and detours was cumbersome and at times ineﬀ ective.

The reimbursement of costs from federal and state agencies for the repair, rebuild, replacement of roads and bridges is signiﬁ cant and delays of these payments will impact RMA’s future operating budget.

Recommendations 3

R1

Explore all opportunities to address the ﬁ nancial deﬁ cit created by the storms recovery to minimize impacts to RMA’s normal operating budget.
R2

Continued review and update of potential best practices available to reach and assist communities isolated by ﬂ ood damages to bridges and roads.
R3

Continue to review and improve real time reporting, the system for communication of road closures and alternate routes available during ﬂ ooding or other emergencies. REQUEST FOR RESPONSE: Board of Supervisors