HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13231 (Appreciation National Preparedness Month)RESOLUTION 13231
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
PROCLAIMING NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH SEPTEMBER2011—
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month creates an opportunity to raise awareness about the
importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage all residents of San Rafael to
better prepare themselves and their families for any type of emergency including natural
and man-made disasters; and
WHEREAS, investing in the preparedness of ourselves, our families, businesses, and communities can
reduce fatalities and economic devastation in our communities and in our region; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every citizen of San Rafael and all
residents are urged to make preparedness a priority and work together, as a team, to
ensure that individuals, families, and communities are prepared for disasters and
emergencies of any type; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is committed to ensuring that City staff are prepared to fulfill their
obligations as Disaster Service Workers through emergency trainings and exercises and
the implementation of State and Federal emergency management programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael continues to improve our community's ability to prepare for
emergencies by offering several exemplary emergency preparedness programs: CERT
and Get Ready; and
WHEREAS, together, City staff and residents can significantly enhance the level of community
preparedness to further safeguard and secure our homeland; and during National
Preparedness Month, we encourage all residents to get themselves and their families
prepared, as well as to be involved in their community's preparedness efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael do hereby
proclaim September 2011 "NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH" in the City of San Rafael, and encourage all
San Rafael residents and business owners to make preparedness a priority in their homes, schools, and businesses.
MAYOR
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CITY MANAGER
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS
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