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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 6Ch. 3§ 9621 County Flood Emergency Plans

§ 9621 County Flood Emergency Plans

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§ 9621 County Flood Emergency Plans

Key Takeaways

  • •Counties must work with cities to make flood emergency plans.
  • •These plans must be made within 24 months after the big flood protection plan is approved.
  • •The goal is to keep people safe when floods happen.

Example

A big storm is coming, and a river might flood a town.

The county and city must have a plan ready to tell people where to go, how to stay safe, and what to do if their homes get flooded.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9621 County Flood Emergency Plans

Consistent with the adoption of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan pursuant to this part, each county shall collaborate with cities within its jurisdiction to develop flood emergency plans within 24 months of the adoption of the plan. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 364, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

adoptionemergencycentral valley floodprotection planjurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 9622 Flood Risk Assistance For Disadvantaged Communitie
  • § 13197.5 Electronic Hazardous Waste Reporting
  • § 9623 Local Flood Funding Collaboration
  • § 10608.26 Public Hearing For Water Plan
  • § 10820 Agricultural Water Management Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 9621.
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