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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 28, 1988
SUBJECT Declaration of Earthquake Preparedness Month
EXHIBITS ATTACHED --Brochure : BE AWARE. PREPARE.
--Resolution
RECOMMENDATION (— A pt Resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Not Applicable
DESCRIPTION Statewide agencies are conducting a campaign during
the month of April to promote Earthquake Preparedness .
The State Office of Emergency Services has provided brochures which identify
recommended steps for the public to take before , during, and after an
earthquake. As part of the campagin, public entities have been requested to
adopt a resolution which declares the month of April as Earthquake
Preparedness Month. Residents and business representatives are encouraged
to learn more about this topic.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution declaring the
month of April as Earthquake Preparedness Month.
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• RESOLUTION NO. — 88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY. COUNCIL
• OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
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WHEREAS, the State •of California continues to experience
significant seismic activity, •thus posing •the threat of
earthquakes with damaging intensities ; 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 Office of Emergency Services ,
with the assistance of governmental agencies, service
organizations , educational institutions , major corporations, and
Neighborhood Crime watch groups , provides information and
education to citizens throughout the state ; and
WHEREAS, the measures presented in the "Be Aware,
Prepare . " campaign 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Dublin does herebyproclaim April 1988 as California
Earthquake Preparedness Month and encourage all citizens to
increase their knowledge and awareness of proper safety measures
to follow before, during, and after an earthquake.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of March,
1988.
AYES:
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NOES:
ABSENT: •
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk