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DocuSign Envelope ID: FOB21573-4B58-4541-91F4-00117E07A232 H. Hundreds of residential and/or commercial buildings/residences within the Town of Superior and City of Louisville were damaged or completely consumed by fire in the Disaster. The sheer amount of destruction from the Disaster across the Town, the City, and unincorporated Boulder County has resulted in unprecedented amounts of debris that will need to be removed. The County intends to assist the residents within its boundaries, including those within the Town and the City, especially during a time of response to and recovery from this unprecedented disaster. The Town and the City may also assist with the response and recovery within their respective boundaries. I. On January 2, 2022, Boulder County Public Health Executive Director Camille Rodriguez issued a declaration identifying debris caused by the Marshall Fire an immediate threat to the public health and recommending that efforts to remove the debris be made as soon as possible. J. On January 10, 2022, the Boulder County Board of Health issued a Public Health Advisory Regarding Structural Fire Debris, advising local governments, property owners, and other responsible persons and entities to take all steps necessary to remove Debris caused by the Marshall Fire as soon as possible in order to protect the public health. K. The Disaster caused extremely dense structure fires in a densely populated area. Structure fires generate debris that can include particulates, exposed asbestos, lead -containing building materials (such as glass and lead paint), and chemical residues. L. Soot and ash from structure fires may also be toxic and contain carcinogens. Fire debris and household items damaged by smoke, particularly soft goods, must be disposed of in a timely and proper manner so as to mitigate immediate risks to public health and safety posed by debris, soot, and ash. M. The Disaster also resulted in widespread utility outages over several days, resulting in spoiled perishables that must be disposed of order to prevent foodbome illness, mold, and resulting toxins that can become airborne. N. Due to freezing temperatures and snowfall following the Disaster, pipes within surviving and damaged structures may have burst, resulting in water damage to carpeting, soft goods, and furnishings that must be disposed of in a timely and proper manner to prevent mold and mildew and resulting airborne spores and toxins. O. Downed and damaged trees in the burn areas are also creating an imminent threat to public health and safety and need to be removed and properly disposed of in a timely fashion. P. On February 9, 2022, the County received partial approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") for Private Property Debris Removal ("PPDR") in Boulder County, FEMA 4634-DR-CO. The partial approval designated the following types of hazardous debris as eligible for PPDR: a. Removal of surface ash, which may include 3-6 inches of incidental soil; 2