MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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2019 Snow Event Recap
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Discussion of City of Redmond response operations and recovery coordination to the February 2019 snow event.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Tommy Smith, Fire Chief, 425-556-2202
Dr. Pattijean Hooper, Emergency Manager, 425-556-2219
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The first significant winter storm of 2019 began on Thursday, February 7, and came in three waves over the course of a week, producing an official record of 14.1 inches of snow. The Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) was activated through February 13, 2019.
The threat to the City of Redmond involved power outages, downed trees with related debris, communication, and accessibility to transportation.
This study session will review best practices and lessons learned from the event.
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
This is the first study session on this topic.
V. IMPACT
A. Service/Delivery:
This item has been brought forward for discussion only and does not currently have any anticipated or known impacts.
B. Fiscal Note:
This item has been brought forward for discussion only and does not currently have any anticipated or known impacts.
VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
No alternative recommendations are presented.
VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
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VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
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