Supervisors approve program to allow businesses to care for animals, crops during emergencies
Ranchers and farmers will be able to enter emergency evacuation zones to care for animals or crops, under a new “Ag Pass” system the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday.
“The devastating wildfires over the past two decades not only impacted the safety of residents, but agriculture and livestock operators were also forced to flee their properties,” said Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Holly Porter. “With agriculture and livestock representing critical sectors of our local economy, the proposed program will enhance the sustainability of these businesses.”
“The Ag Pass program could potentially encourage more people to evacuate knowing that they may be able to get back in sooner than the general population to care for their assets and care for their livestock,” he said.To qualify for the pass, agricultural operators must provide documentation of their business, and must attend a four-hour fire safety training that covers such topics as fire behavior and weather, avoiding entrapment and incident command.
The passes are valid for daylight hours only. Access is not assured, but will be allowed at the discretion of fire and law enforcement officials.
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