Officials cite Crook County ordinance and state statute as grounds for emergency declaration

During the July 22 special meeting, county officials cited local and state authorities supporting an emergency declaration.

A commissioner said the request was based on "the county's ordinance, 2003 dash 66," adding that the ordinance had been passed in 2003 and aligns with the county emergency operations plan. Staff also referenced state statute, noting the declaration "is, also supported by ORS 401."

The board recorded the action as Resolution 2026-34. Officials said the ordinance and statute provide the legal framework for assigning authority to emergency management and the sheriff's office to respond and for positioning the county for possible state and federal reimbursement, although the transcript includes no legal opinion beyond those references.