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WHEREAS, San Diego County residents have experienced the effects
of various disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and wild fires
that threaten the safety of our residents and communities, both
physically and economically; and
WHEREAS, Southern California continues to recognize the threat of its
annual fire season, and, the importance of disaster preparedness,
both at the individual and institutional levels must be emphasized; and
WHEREAS, the aftermath of the 2003 and 2007 firestorms in the area
of San Diego County has demonstrated the necessity for careful and
thorough emergency planning and preparedness among all individual
communities, and agencies locally; and
WHEREAS, Southern California is currently experiencing prolonged
drought; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life and property damage can be greatly
reduced if appropriate emergency preparedness measures are taken
before, during, and after a major emergency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, 1, Ron Morrison as Mayor of
the City of National City, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the
City of National City, affix the official seal and together with the City
Council do hereby proclaim the month of September 2014 as:
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
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1, call upon the citizens of National City to learn how to protect
themselves, their families, and neighbors before, during and after
majoremergencies to mitigate injuries, loss of life and property
damage.
Ron Morrison
MAYOR
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