"Napa County's public health officer has declared a local health emergency in response to the Pickett Fire, warning that toxic debris inside the 6,803-acre burn area could threaten the region's water supply. Christine Wu signed the proclamation Monday, authorizing the immediate removal of hazardous waste and other dangerous materials within the fire's footprint. The decision follows confirmation from another county department and affected water districts of increased turbidity, or cloudiness, and heightened demand on local water systems, county spokesperson Linda Weinreich told The Press Democrat."
"Officials said recovery efforts must begin even before the wildfire is fully contained to protect public health and restore infrastructure. The scope and duration of the operation expected to involve regional, state and federal partners will depend on the damage assessment, Weinreich said. It's the second emergency declaration in recent days. On Sunday, County CEO Ryan Alsop signed a broader local emergency proclamation"
Napa County's public health officer declared a local health emergency due to the Pickett Fire, citing toxic debris in the 6,803-acre burn area that could threaten regional water supplies. The proclamation authorizes immediate removal of hazardous waste and dangerous materials within the fire footprint after county departments and water districts reported increased turbidity and higher demand on local systems. Recovery work must begin before full containment to protect public health and restore infrastructure. The operation's scope and duration will depend on damage assessments and is expected to involve regional, state and federal partners. A separate broader local emergency was also signed and both actions were ratified by the county board.
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