HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 037-86 EarthquakePrepareWkRESOLUTION NO. 37- 86
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
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· 4PRYL IZ~-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.
1986.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April,
AYES:
Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt,
Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None