HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 015-85 EarthquakePrepared RESOLUTION NO. 15- 85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RELATED TO EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
WHEREAS, California is entering a period of increased seismic
activity, with more earthquakes occurring in the past two years above
Richter magnitude 6 than in the previous two decades; and
WHEREAS, our City is situated on the San Andreas, Calaveras, or
Hayward earthquake faults and has experienced moderate vo severe shaking in
the past; and
WHEREAS, this area is likely to convinue to experience
earthquakes of damaging intensities in the future; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness measures taken by this community
before, during and after a damaging earthquake can reduce loss of life and
property, ease fears, and lessen confusion; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of the Governor's Office of
Emergency Services, volunteer agencies, private businesses, and the federal
governmenv~ the City Office of Emergency Services will attempt vo inform
and educave our residents about earthquake preparedness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April 15-20, 1985
is hereby proclaimed Earthquake Preparedness Week, and all residents are
urged to learn what to do before, during and after an earthquake vo prevent
injuries, loss of life, and property damage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin will provide its
residents, including school children and disabled persons, appropriate
earthquake safety information, nov only during this special week, but
throughout the year.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of March, 1985.
AYES: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt, Vonheeder
and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~,~,. - "P
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