YREKA, CA – Siskiyou County Administrator Angela Davis came before the Board of Supervisors Tuesday seeking formal direction on how the county should handle requests for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather events, particularly from incorporated cities.
“I am seeking the Board’s direction specifically for those requests that may come forth from an incorporated city,” Davis explained during the meeting. “That could include anything from a location, to staffing, to supplies, to building up, to tearing down. I just would like to have clarity for both those that are requesting, and then for county staff.”
Currently, the county operates under an informal process for city requests, with a typical four-day center operation costing approximately $11,000. While the county’s responsibilities in unincorporated areas are clear, Davis noted the need for formal policies regarding assistance to cities.
