CC Resolution 8267
RESOLUTION NO.
8267
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL
AS BEAT THE QUAKE MONTH
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience significant
seismic activity, as evidenced by the October 17, 1989 Lorna Prieta earthquake,
which killed 62 persons, injured more than 3,000, and caused an estimated $5.6
billion in damage; and
WHEREAS, Governor Pete Wilson has expressed his commitment to earthquake
preparedness by proclaiming April as California Earthquake Preparedness Month
and urging Californians to learn earthquake safety measures; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life and property can be greatly reduced if
appropriate earthquake preparedness measures are taken before, during and
after a damaging earthquake; and
WHEREAS, these lifesaving procedures will be highlighted during the month
of April as the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, with the assistance
of city and county emergency services offices and other governmental agencies,
service organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and Neighborhood
Watch groups, provides earthquake safety information to citizens throughout
the state; and
WHEREAS, the measures presented in the "BEAT THE QUAKE" campaign should
increase public awareness regarding proper procedures to follow during a
tremor; and
WHEREAS, this important earthquake safety information should be studied
and observed throughout the year in order to reduce injuries, loss of life and
property damage during an earthquake.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Campbell does hereby
proclaim April 1992 as California Earthquake Preparedness Month and encourages
all citizens to enhance their knowledge and awareness of proper safety
measures to follow before, during and after and earthquake.
Passed and approved this
following vote:
7th
day of
April
, 1992, by the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Kotowski, Conant, Ashworth, Watson, Burr
None
None
APPROVED:
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Barbara Kee, City ~lerk
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Donald R. Burr, Mayor