HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.9 Winter Storm Preparedness Week Proclamation 10 -5-6
CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 14 , 1983
SUBJECT Resolution proclaiming the week of November 13-19 ,
1983 , Winter Storm Preparedness Week
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Resolution; Letter from OES dated October 25, 1983 ;
Winter Storm Pamphlet
RECOMMENDATION dopt Resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION The City has received a communication from the State
of California Office of Emergency Services requesting
that the City participate in the State ' s Winter Storm
Preparedness Campaign. The State has requested that
the City adopt the attached resolution and provide the
attached pamphlets to the public in the City ' s
Offices .
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COPIES TO:
ITEM NO. 3. 9
RESOLUTION NO. _ 83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13-19, 1983
"WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS WEEK"
WHEREAS, California' s past two winters have been
extremely severe and have resulted in deaths, injuries, and
extensive property damage; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is a function of
government depending upon leadership of the executive officers and '
the efforts of many dedicated career civil servants and
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, under the coordination of the Governor ' s Office
of Emergency Services, a number of local, state, federal and .
volunteer agencies are attempting to inform and educate the public
on storm preparedness ; and
WHEREAS, by taking reasonable precautions, local
residents can protect themselves from loss of life and property
and reduce the effects of winter on our energy resources and our
economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of
November 13-19 , 1983 , is hereby proclaimed "Winter Storm
Preparedness Week" and all residents are urged to "Winter-Wise
Your Family - - Prepare for Storms" .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin will
provide its residents with the appropriate preparedness
information for the 1983-84 winter season.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November,
1983 .
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES -
POST OFFICE BOX 9577 °
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95823
(916) 427-4990
October 25, 1983
TO: City and County Emergency Service Coordinators
California Supervisors Association of California
League of California Cities
California Emergency Services Association 1
Regional Managers `
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SUBJECT: November 13-19, 1983, Winter . Storm Preparedness Campaign.
Attached is a copy of a letter sent to members of the Board of Supervisors
and the City Council urging them to proclaim "Winter Storm Preparedness
Week" on November 13-19, 1983. Also attached is a copy of Governor
Deukmejian's proclamation establishing ."Winter Storm Preparedness Week",
and a sample proclamation which can be used by the Board or Council in
preparing their. own resolution.
We would appreciate it if you could work with your Board or Council
to have them proclaim the week. of November 13 as "Winter Storm Preparedness
Week".
Please contact my Public Information Officer, Anita Garcia, (916) 427-4241 ,
if you have questions or if you wish to get a camera-ready "Winter Storm
Preparedness" pamphlet, poster or leaflet.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM M. MEDIGOV14H
Director
Attachments
STORMS ARE
SERIOUS
BUSINESS
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In recent years, storms in California have
become more incense and longer lasting. Flash
floods, mudslides, high coastal surf, scream
and creek flooding, snowstorms, and
avalanches have ALL occurred in the
state—claiming lives and damaging property.
Wherever you live or travel, you should be
aware of the dangers of a winter storm and be
prepared to cope with one.
Your city, county, and state Offices of
Emergency Services have prepared these brief
safety rips to follow if a winter storm threatens
you and your family. KEEP THIS PAMPHLET
HANDY.
To find out about the winter storm threat in -
your community, or for more information on
how , you and your family can prepare for .;
winter, call: T-
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BEFORE THE STORM DURING THE STORM AFTER THE STORM
• Keep first aid and critical medical • Avoid areas subject to sudden flooding. • DO NOT TURN GAS BACK ON
supplies (prescriptions, insulin, etc.) on YOURSELF. Rely on utility company
hand. • Do not try to cross a flowing stream
• Keep a stock of food which requires little crews.
where water is above your knees.
cooking and no refrigeration; electric
power may be interrupted. • • Do not use fresh food that has come in
Do not cry to drive over a flooded road. contact with flood waters.
• Keep a portable radio and flashlights in You could be stranded and trapped.
working order. Have extra batteries on
hand. : • Make � sure drinking water is not
• If your vehicle stalls, abandon it contaminated;• Keep your automobile fueled; if electric immediately and seek higher ground � - wells should be pumped
.
power is cut off, filling stations may not Many people drown while trying to
out and the water tested before drinking.
be able to,operate. rescue their cars.
• Keep materials like sandbags, plywood, • Do not visit disaster areas; your presence
plastic sheeting, and lumber handy for a Do not "sightsee' in areas where flooding will probably hamper rescue and other
emergency waterproofing. emergency operations, and you might be
of snowfall is occurring; do not try to in danger.
enter areas closed by local law
enforcement agencies, the Sheriff, or • Do not handle live electrical equipment
WHEN HEN YOU RECEIVE California Highway Patrol. in wet areas. If electrical equipment or
ASTORM WARNING 0 Avoid unnecessary trips; if you must appliances have been in' contact with
water do not use them until local
travel during the storm, dress warmly. authorities tell.you they are safe.
Advise others of your destination.
• Store drinking water in closed, clean • Use flashlights, not lanterns or matches
containers. Water service may be • Use the telephone only for family to examine buildings; flammables may
interrupted. emergency needs or to report dangerous be inside.
• If flooding is likely, and time permits, conditions.
move essential items and furniture to • Report broken utility lines to police, fire,
upper floors of your home. . . Beware of downed power lines or broken or other appropriate authorities.
• If advised to leave your home, moe to a gas lines. Report them immediately to
safe area before access is cut off by flood your local gas or electric utility company, a Continue to beware of downed power
water. Leave a note telling friends or police or fire department. lines or broken gas lines.
relatives where you are going. a Keep tuned to one of your local radio or
m Before leaving, cut off all electric circuits television stations for emergency • Stay tuned to radio or television for vital
at the fuse panel by pulling the main information. information.
switch, or disconnect all electrical
appliances. Shut off the gas service at the
valve next to the meter, and turn off the
water service at the main valve.
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