Jefferson County commissioners declared the November storms an emergency to authorize county crews to collect burnable storm debris placed in rights of way in unincorporated areas.

Roads and transportation staff explained the declaration permits county crews to pick up storm debris that homeowners place on the right of way; residents are to call the county’s northern or southern camp customer service numbers for collection. Staff noted the pickup applies only to streets the county maintains and referenced a two‑week collection window, with December 18 given as an endpoint.

Commissioners approved the declaration by voice vote after staff described the scope and timeline. The transcript notes about 85 damaged trees in the affected area and that not all properties were impacted.

The declaration is limited to unincorporated Jefferson County streets maintained by the county and is intended to facilitate debris removal and reduce hazards or fire risk from piled storm materials.