CC Resolution 11009
RESOLUTION NO.
11009
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
RECOGNIZING MARCH 22 - MARCH 28,2009 AS DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
WEEK
WHEREAS, no one knows when the next big disaster will strike the South Bay, or
whether it will be an earthquake, flood, wildfire, or terrorist attack; and
WHEREAS, public service employees are, by law, designated as Disaster Service
Workers (DSW), and required to assist in disaster response and recovery activities; and
WHEREAS, large-scale disasters will require a regional coordinated response, in which
the County of Santa Clara will support local cities including the City of Campbell, with a
primary goal to save lives and property; and
WHEREAS, City of Campbell Disaster Service Workers will be required to aid the City's
disaster response and recovery activities, and may be called upon to the County in such
efforts; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara is launching "Disaster Service Workers: Be
Aware, Prepare," a DSW Awareness Campaign to educate public service employees in
the County, 15 cities and the 32 school districts, about their roles as Disaster Service
Workers and typical tasks they may be asked to perform; and
WHEREAS, Disaster Service Workers may be asked to assist in aiding displaced
residents and evacuees at temporary shelter locations; assist emergency personnel with
mass evacuations; distribute emergency supplies; and use specialized skills such as
language capabilities, first aid, and CPR training; and
WHEREAS, if a disaster should occur, Disaster Service Workers will have responsibility
for their own personal safety and that of their families, so it is important that public
service employees take steps now to become informed, prepare their families and be
ready, as they may not have the time or the necessary supplies once the disaster strikes;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED by the City Council of the City of Campbell
that the City of Campbell is joining the County of Santa Clara in declaring March 22-
March 28,2009 as Disaster Service Worker Week in Santa Clara County.
RESOLUTION NO. 11009
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
RECOGNIZING MARCH 22 - MARCH 28, 2009 AS DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
WEEK
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of March, 2009, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Kotowski, Furtado, Baker, Low, Kennedy
NOES:
Council members:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
APPROVED:
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk