HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 National Preparedness Month - pdf - 09.05.2021
Proclamation
WHEREAS, The years 2020 and 2021 have reminded us that unexpected
catastrophes can happen at any time, and we have seen that
disasters and emergencies are not limited to any one crisis,
location, or group of people;
WHEREAS,
September since the attacks of September 11, and it is an ideal
opportunity for every resident of the City of Cupertino to join
citizens across the United States in preparing their homes,
businesses, and communities for any type of emergency, including
natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and other
large-scale emergencies we cannot predict;
WHEREAS,
National Preparedness Month theme of “Prepare to Protect.
Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”;
WHEREAS, Planning now, before a disaster, is the best way to improve
community recovery from disasters, the chance of survival and
return to normalcy following a disaster;
WHEREAS,
disasters and encourage their family and friends to do so by
participating in neighborhood preparedness activities and
registering their contact information in the Santa Clara County
AlertSCC mass notification system.
THEREFORE,
Proclaim our support to
National Preparedness Month
in the City of Cupertino, and call on all government agencies, private organizations,
businesses, and residents of Cupertino to develop their own emergency preparedness plan
and work together toward creating a stronger, more resilient community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
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Darcy Paul
Mayor