HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 02 - National Preparedness Month2)National Preparedness Month
Proclaim the month of September 2025 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 9, 2025
Subject:National Preparedness Month
Recommendation
Proclaim the month of September 2025 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 an important opportunity for every resident of the City of Lake Elsinore to
prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for any type of emergencies including
natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks; and
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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services, through programs
such as its LISTOS California 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; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the
2024 National Preparedness Month theme of “Preparedness Starts at Home.”; 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 asked to 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 2025 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.
Brian Tisdale, Mayor