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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2020-2021
A Report on the Office of Emergency Services
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
Page 149
OES provides critical services intended to improve the health and safety of Lake County residents.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 150
The Disaster Council to report regularly to the Board of Supervisors with written recommendations and updates. (F1, F4, F5)
F2
Page 149
The Manager of Emergency Services position was vacant from October, 2021 until January, 2022, and the OES Specialist remains unfilled at the time of this report.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 149
The Disaster Council leadership to be delegated to either the Director of Emergency Services or the Emergency Services Manager in order 2021-2022 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Page | 149 to function more effectively as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors. (F2, F4)
R3
Page 150
Vacant positions within the OES system need to be filled on an urgent basis due to the critical nature of these responsibilities and the likelihood of future disasters. (F2)
F3
Page 149
Community involvement in the Disaster Council is lacking.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 149
The Disaster Council to be reorganized to include community organizations such as both of the Lake County Fire Safe Councils, the Firewise Communities in the County, North Coast Opportunities, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, and homeowners’ associations as members. (F3)
F4
Page 149
The Disaster Council, currently lead by a Supervisor, is not making any formal recommendations to the Board of Supervisors according to the posted meeting minutes.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 149
The Disaster Council leadership to be delegated to either the Director of Emergency Services or the Emergency Services Manager in order 2021-2022 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report Page | 149 to function more effectively as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors. (F2, F4)
R4
Page 150
The Disaster Council to report regularly to the Board of Supervisors with written recommendations and updates. (F1, F4, F5)
F5
Page 149
The Disaster Council only meets once every three months. RECOMMENDATIONS
Related Recommendations (2)
R4
Page 150
The Disaster Council to report regularly to the Board of Supervisors with written recommendations and updates. (F1, F4, F5)
R5
Page 150
The Disaster Council to meet monthly, especially during declared disasters. (F5) REQUIRED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933(c), the following responses are required: Board of Supervisors R1, R2, R4, R5 90 days Sheriff/Coroner R1, R2, R3, R5 60 days