HomeMy WebLinkAboutG 20210033 - A of 2021: Severe Rain and Flooding Event of August 1, 2021SALT LAKE CITY DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY AND EXERCISE OF
EMERGENCY POWERS
No. A of 2021
(Severe rain and flooding event)
Under Utah Code 53-2a-208 and City Code 22.03.010, the Mayor of Salt Lake City has the
authority to declare a local emergency and to invoke certain powers to aid in mitigating and
managing such state of local emergency.
On August 1, 2021 a severe weather/rain event struck Salt Lake City with over 1 ½” of
rain falling in less than one hour with even higher amounts falling in localized areas near the
foothills.
This severe weather event caused localized flooding and damage to public and personal
property throughout the City including critical infrastructure locations such as IHC Primary
Children’s Medical Center, East High School, and in other areas around the City including but not
limited to the University of Utah, Red Butte, Avenues, Downtown, and Sugarhouse portions of the
City.
Salt Lake City’s search and rescue, emergency responder, Department of Public Services,
and Department of Public Utilities operations were severely strained, the Emergency Operations
Center was active, and the City’s emergency plan was activated.
These conditions have the potential to (i) exceed the capabilities of the City’s recovery
efforts to restore the safety, health and welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City; and (ii) constitute
a disaster under Utah law and create a state of emergency under Utah law and City Code.
Pursuant to Utah Code Section 53-2a-208 and City Code 22.03.010, the Mayor Erin
Mendenhall makes the following proclamation declaring a local emergency:
1. Finding of a Disaster; Nature of the Local Emergency. The Mayor hereby finds that
the severe weather/rain event that occurred in Salt Lake City on August 1, 2021 was a disaster
under Utah law, requiring aid, assistance and relief available pursuant to the provisions of local,
state and federal ordinances. This disaster necessitates a declaration of local emergency in the
entirety of Salt Lake City.
2. Emergency Powers and Operations. The emergency powers and operations of Salt Lake
City are hereby invoked and Salt Lake City’s personnel and resources are ordered and authorized
to perform all functions authorized by federal, state, and local law to address this local emergency.
3. Term. This proclamation shall take effect immediately and will be ongoing for thirty (30)
days unless an extension is authorized by the Salt Lake City Council by resolution or otherwise
terminated.
4. Assistance. Salt Lake City is authorized to request all assistance available with respect to
this local emergency from all federal, state, and local sources and is authorized to activate all
applicable mutual aid agreements. This emergency proclamation does not create any special duty
or relationship between the City and any individual resident or property owner.
5. Filing and Dissemination. This proclamation will be filed with the Salt Lake City
Recorder and will be delivered to the State of Utah and Salt Lake County.
Dated this 16th day of August, 2021.
______________________
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder
Approved as to Form:
_________________________________
Katherine Lewis, Salt Lake City Attorney
Katherine Lewis (Aug 16, 2021 16:36 MDT)
Erin Mendenhall (Aug 17, 2021 08:32 MDT)
Cindy Trishman (Aug 17, 2021 08:47 MDT)
Emergency Declaration _A_ Flood Emergency -
August 1, 2021
Final Audit Report 2021-08-17
Created:2021-08-16
By:Cindy Trishman (cindy.trishman@slcgov.com)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAArV7ciPVPTs-Urr6sK28Z1_BHl0q-CQqk
"Emergency Declaration _A_ Flood Emergency - August 1, 2021
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