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Earthquake Preparedness Week
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A RESOLUTION Of THE CITY COUNCIL
Of THE CITY Of DUBLIN
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RESARDINS EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS IUEEK
APRIL 14-19, 1986
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 Calaveras
earthquake fault and has experienced moderate to severe shaking in
the past; and
WHEREAS, this area is likely to continue 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 government, the City Office of Emergency Services
wishes to inform and educate our residents about earthquake
preparedness .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April
14-19, 1986 is hereby proclaimed Earthquake Preparedness Week, and
all residents are urged to learn what to do before, during and
after an earthquake to 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, not only
during this special week, but throughout the year .
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April,
1986 .
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Office of Emergency Services C'JAR 3 ! fS86
2000 150th Avenue ;;` �.,;, �. -� GLENN DYER
San Leandro , CA . 94578-1369 SHERIFF
March 28 , 1986
Director, Emergency Services
Richard Ambrose , City Manager
P . O . Box 2340
Dublin , CA 94568
SUBJECT: Governor ' s Proclamation of Earthquake Preparedness Week
April 14 - 19 , 1986
Preparedness is essential for safety and survival in the event of a
major earthquake , which many scientists predict could strike within
the next 30 years . Californians must learn what can be done before ,
during and after such a disaster to protect their lives and property .
For this reason , we - request that your City join with Alameda County
in support of Governor Deukmejian ' s Proclamation of Earthquake
Preparedness Week April 14 - 19, 1986 .
We will forward to you a written copy of. the Governor ' s proclamation
and Earthquake Preparedness campaign packet upon our receipt from
the State Office of Emergency Services which is expected during the
first week of April .
For your consideration , a suggested resolution form is enclosed .
Further enclosed is a report entitled , "Summary of the Earthquake
Planning Scenario for .a Magnitude 7 . 5 Earthquake on the Hayward
Fault in the San Francisco Bay Area , " which will provide you and
your City Council with additional information .
The "How to Plan a Public Awareness Campaign" program guide and the
"Earthquake Preparedness Campaign Checklist" will offer guidance for
participation in Earthquake Week .
Richard Ambrose , City Manager
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March 28 , 1986
Please send to our office a copy of your action to include in the
participation report .
Glenn Dyer
Sheriff/Director
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Bruce W . Tellardin , Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director
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