HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 02 - National Preparedness Month2)National Preparedness Month
Proclaim the month of September 2024 as "National Preparedness Month" in the City of
Lake Elsinore.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Ralph Mesa Jr., Emergency Services Manager
Date:September 24, 2024
Subject:National Preparedness Month
Recommendation
Proclaim the month of September 2024 as "National Preparedness Month" in the City of Lake
Elsinore.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Proclamation
Emergency Services
National Preparedness Month
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month, occurring annually in September,
creates a significant opportunity for every resident of the City of Lake Elsinore to
prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for any emergencies, including
natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks;
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that disasters
can strike at any time, and it is crucial for individuals, families, and communities to
be informed and prepared to respond effectively;
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services, through programs
such as its RivCoReady campaign, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)
Ready Campaign, and other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private, and
volunteer agencies are working to increase public activities in preparing for
emergencies and to educate individuals on how to take action;
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the
2024 National Preparedness Month theme of “Start a Conversation;” and
WHEREAS, all residents of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, are encouraged
to prepare an emergency communication plan, participate in citizen preparedness
activities, and review the Ready campaign’s website at Ready.org for important
preparedness tips and information.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, does hereby
proclaim the month of September 2024 as “National
Preparedness Month” in the City of Lake Elsinore and calls on all government agencies, private
organizations, residents, and businesses to develop
their emergency preparedness plans and work
together toward creating a more prepared society.
Steve Manos, Mayor