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Maupin approves emergency‑management MOUs and confirms farm animals may go to Wasco County Fairgrounds
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to sign memorandums of understanding for emergency management, and Community Liaison Melissa Napoli confirmed that farm animals would be allowed to evacuate to the Wasco County Fairgrounds under the draft plan.
Community Liaison Melissa Napoli summarized progress on the city's emergency operations plan and presented draft memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for emergency operations. Napoli answered an audience question by confirming that farm animals would be allowed to evacuate to the Wasco County Fairgrounds under the draft agreements.
Councilor Rob Miles moved to authorize Mayor Carol Beatty to sign the informed‑consent MOU for Vankoten and other emergency‑management MOUs; Councilor Tom Troutman seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7‑0).
Councilors said the MOUs are intended to clarify evacuation logistics and interagency support during emergencies. Staff will file and implement the agreements and notify affected partners.
