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Siskiyou County extends emergency declaration as officials weigh water, wells and road risks
Summary
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted to continue an existing emergency declaration for 60 days while staff monitor water quality tests, newly drilled wells and road stability and draft a separate declaration if needed for road repairs.
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors on March 18 voted to extend an existing emergency declaration for 60 days while county staff continue water-quality monitoring, track newly drilled wells and develop a separate declaration addressing roads and flooding if necessary.
The board’s action came after presentations from county emergency staff and legal counsel about recent water testing and floodplain and road concerns. Brian Schoeney, director of emergency services, told the board the “biggest concern was the water testing,” adding that “the last 2 tests, 2 rounds of tests indicated, your metals were below drinking water standards” and that a contractor (KRC) has agreed to continue delivery of emergency water until April 15 and the county is requesting delivery through May.
The nut graf: supervisors said they remain cautious because some community wells have…
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