REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 23, 2025
FROM
CRISANTA GONZALEZ, Director of Emergency Management, Office of Emergency Services
SUBJECT
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Proclamation of Local Emergency - Line Fire
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Terminate the Local Emergency Proclamation within San Bernardino County related to the Line Fire, that was initially proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on September 7, 2024, and ratified by the Board of Supervisors on September 10, 2024.
(Presenter: Crisanta Gonzalez, Director of Emergency Management, 356-3998)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as there is no cost or financial impact associated with the termination of the local emergency.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On September 5, 2024, a vegetation fire, referred to as the Line Fire, occurred within the boundaries of the County, posing a threat to lives, property, and the environment within county communities, necessitating evacuation warnings and orders issued by the County Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator.
On September 7, 2024, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), acting as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency.
On September 10, 2024 (Item No. 44), the Board of Supervisors (Board) ratified the action taken by the CEO.
The Board last took action on the Local Emergency Proclamation on August 5, 2025 (Item No. 44) and has reviewed and approved the need for continuing this local emergency at least once every 60 days, Pursuant to Government Code section 8630, subdivision (c).
Pursuant to Government Code section 8630, subdivision (d), the Board shall proclaim the termination of a local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.
Board approval of this Recommendation will terminate the local emergency related to the Line Fire, as the local emergency no longer exists within the County.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Grace B. Parsons, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 26, 2025; Public Works (Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906) on August 28, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on September 5, 2025.