1992/03/24 City Council Resolution (4)RESOLUTION NO. 92 -57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 1992 AS "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 damages; and
WHEREAS, Governor Pete Wilson has expressed his commitment to earthquake
preparedness by proclaiming April as California "Earthquake Prepardness Month"
and is 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 provide 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
observed throughout the year in order
property damage during an earthquake.
safety information should be studied and
to reduce injuries, loss of life, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby designate the month of April as "Earthquake
Preparedness Month," and encourages all Rohnert Park citizens to increase their
knowledge and awareness of the threat from earthquakes and to further increase
their actions to prepare themselves, their families, neighbors, co- workers, and
employees for a major earthquake.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 1992.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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