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RESOLUTION 95-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING APRIL AS
CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience devastating
seismic activity that causes loss of life and property, as
evidenced by the magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake in Los
Angeles County on January 17, 1994, the magnitude 7.3
Landers earthquake in San Bernardino County on June 28, 1992
(the largest to occur in California since 1952) and the
magnitude 7.1 Cape Mendocino earthquake in Humbolt County on
April 25, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Governor Pete Wilson has expressed his commitment to
earthquake preparedness by proclaiming April as California
Earthquake Preparedness Month and urging Californians to
learn earthquake safety measures; 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 earthquake; and
WHEREAS, these lifesaving procedures will be highlighted during the
month of April as the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services, with the assistance of city and county emergency
services offices and other governmental agencies, service
organizations, educational institutions, businesses and
Neighborhood Watch groups, provides earthquake safety
information to citizens throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the measures presented in the "THE NEXT EARTHQUAKE, READY?
OR NOT" 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 reduce
injuries, loss of life and property damage during an
earthquake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rosemead does hereby
proclaim April 1995 as California Earthquake Preparedness Month and
encourages all citizens to enhance their knowledge and awareness of
proper safety measures to follow before, during and after an
earthquake.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
'I<Heretiy`certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 95-17 was duly and
regularly"** 'adopted by the Rosemead City Council at a regular meeting held
on,:the 28th day of March, 1995, by the following vote:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None; Absent: None; Abstain: None
City Clerk,