HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 7708 (Earthquake Preparedness Month)RESOLUTION NO. 7708
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN RAFAEL DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 1988
AS CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience
significant seismic activity, thus posing a threat of damaging
earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, Governor George Deukmejian has declared April as
California Earthquake Preparedness Month and urges all citizens,
business and industry, schools, civic and volunteer organizations to
"BE AWARE, PREPARE"; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life and property can be greatly
reduced if appropriate earthquake preparedness measures are taken
before, during and after a damaging quake; and
WHEREAS, these lifesaving procedures will be highlighted
during the month of April as the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services, with the assistance of governmental agencies, service
organizations, educational institutions, major corporations and
Neighborhood Crime Watch groups, provide information and education
to citizens throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the measures presented in this year's campaign,
"BE AWARE, PREPARE", should increase public awareness regarding
proper procedures to follow during a tremor; and
WHEREAS, this important earthquake safety information
should be studied and observed throughout the year in order to
prevent injuries, loss of life and property damage during an
earthquake.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL does hereby
proclaim April 1988 as California Earthquake Preparedness Month and
encourages all citizens to increase their knowledge and awareness of
proper safety measures to follow before, during and after an
earthquake.
ORIGINAL
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RESOLUTION NO. 77
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of
said City held on the 4th day of APRIL , 1988, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JE � M. LEODL I�City lerk