Calaveras County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury Calaveras County Fire and Environment: Everyday is Earth Day
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Since the emergency notification system does not provide customer feedback to the account holder by way of two-way confirmation of a successful test, residents cannot be sure they are being notified appropriately.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct the Office of Emergency Services to develop an annual emergency alert test system offering positive confirmation tests with an 80% confirmation rate
F2
Residents are unsure of what emergency notification systems are used for what purposes within the County and are unclear how to set up each system to accommodate their personal needs.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Most wildfire fuelbreaks built in the County are not routinely maintained which reduces the effectiveness of the fuelbreaks over time.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Recent storms resulting in major infrastructure damage have brought to light the confusion about responsibility for maintenance, preparation, and cleanup.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors determine who is responsible to develop a plan to maintain, prepare for, and reduce damage from future storms and put these plans into place
F5
The Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency does not have robust enforcement practices nor an effective tracking system for environmental violations which results in mitigation delays and further environmental damage. 9
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct the Environmental Management Agency and other related departments and agencies to develop and implement a standardized issue tracking system
F6
Because the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District does not list all information required per the Brown Act on their website, County residents are not informed about important air quality issues.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District Board review and comply with the Brown Act requirements for websites