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EMERGENCY RESOLUTIo~r # 96-263
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A DROUGHT EMERGENCY TO EXIST
EFFECTIVE JUL~' 1, 1996
WHEREAS, precipitation throughout l10have County during the past
winter was well below normal; and
WHEREAS, weather forecasts through next September indicate higher
than normal temperatures; and
WHEREAS, thE~ lack of rain has created drought conditions throughout
Mohave County with no near term relief in site; and
WHEREAS, the drought endangers the crops, property and livestock of
a considerable number of the citizens of Mohave County; and
WHEREAS, ranching and agriculture comprise a significant portion of
Mohave County's economy; and
WHEREAS, the drought is causing significant economic injury; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is authorized by the Laws of the
St:ate of Arizona to declare an emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby declarE!d that a drought emergency now
exists in Mohave County and hereby directs that:
a. The Mohave County Emergency Operations Plan is hereby
activated and in effect.
b. This declaration supports the State of Arizona's drought
emergency.
c. Assistance from the Sta1:e and Federal Government is
requested for the appropriate disaster programs.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1996
MORAVE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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