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Mono County ratifies local health and emergency declarations as Pack Fire recovery work begins
Summary
Following the fast-moving Pack Fire that destroyed dozens of structures, the Mono County Board of Supervisors ratified local health and emergency declarations, set up a local assistance center for Friday, Nov. 21, and directed staff to coordinate state and nonprofit partners for debris, public-health, and rehousing support.
The Mono County Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified a pair of emergency measures on Nov. 20, 2025, to speed county response and recovery after the fast-moving Pack Fire.
The board approved a local health emergency — issued over the weekend by Mono County Public Health Officer Dr. Tom Boo — to facilitate coordination with state agencies including Cal OES, the Department of Toxic Substances Control and CalRecycle and to streamline emergency procurement tied to hazardous ash and debris in burned homes. The board also ratified a separate proclamation of local emergency issued on Nov. 13, which aligns the county’s emergency and health declarations for administrative purposes and triggers 60‑day renewals and state coordination.
The declarations follow several days of emergency operations and mutual-aid firefighting. Incident management team commander Todd Hopkins reported the fire at about 1,974 acres and 83% contained as of the briefing; officials said they expected full containment around Nov. 21 pending weather and…
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