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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Amador County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

Office of Emergency Services

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1 Page 74
Due to dry conditions in the summer, and to many dead and dying trees in the County, any fire has the potential to rapidly spread and become massive. It is of great importance that the County Agencies and emergency organizations prepare for this type of disaster.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 74
All County Agencies and Emergency Organizations continue to train and prepare for the next disaster (F1, F2, F3)
F2 Page 74
The Butte Fire response showed that these agencies and organizations were well-trained and prepared, through exercises and trainings, for this fire. Although every disaster is different, with the proper training, the County responded in a rapid manner, limiting the damage done by the Butte Fire. There are many dedicated and conscientious individuals working in these agencies and organizations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 74
All County Agencies and Emergency Organizations continue to train and prepare for the next disaster (F1, F2, F3)
F3 Page 74
All of the involved agencies and organizations worked well together, and were able to effectively deploy their resources.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 74
All County Agencies and Emergency Organizations continue to train and prepare for the next disaster (F1, F2, F3)
F4 Page 74
Communications continue to be an issue, especially with status-updates for the fire. The “Code Red” system worked. The County residents have received a postcard notifying them on how to register for this service, and there has been an update to the system.
No recommendations for this finding

Additional Recommendations 1

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.