CC - 1992-17 - Proclaming April as Earthquakes Preparedness MonthRESOLUTION NO. 92-17
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING APRIL 1992 AS CALIFORNIA
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience
significant seismic activity, as evidenced by the October 17, 1989
Loma Prieta earthquake, which killed 63 persons, injured more than
3,000 and caused an estimated $5.9 billion in damage; 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 "BEAT THE QUAKE" 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, THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD Does Hereby proclaim April 1992
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 AND ADOPTED THIS 10th DAY OF MA
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TY CLERK
I hereby certify thati:the foregoing Resolution No. 92-17 was duly and regularly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 10th day of March, 1992, by the following vote:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C CLERK