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City of Palo Alto (ID # 8357)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 9/18/2017
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Summary Title: Proclamation- Emergency Preparedness Month
Title: Proclamation Declaring the Month of September as Emergency
Preparedness Month
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Office of Emergency Services
Attachments:
Attachment A: Emergency Preparedness Month Proclamation
Proclamation
Emergency Preparedness Month
September 2017
WHEREAS, this is a unique opportunity for Palo Alto to join forces with thousands of other communities
across the country to promote personal preparedness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wants to change perceptions about emergency preparedness and help
Palo Altans take simple steps to get "Ready" and to prepare for emergencies and disasters, including all
hazards, including, crime, terrorism, earthquakes, infrastructure failure, and other risks. Even though we don't
know when or where disasters and emergencies may strike, we do know that we can do more to be prepared
for the unexpected; and
WHEREAS, many things compete for our attention these days, and while it may seem overwhelming to
get prepared, we know from experience that taking steps to prepare ahead of time can help us respond better
and stay safer in an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the time and effort we invest now in preparing will help us and our family navigate through
and recover quickly from what may come our way at the most unexpected moment. The time to act is now,
before the next disaster strikes; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Services has developed a comprehensive emergency preparedness
program for the community, including the Emergency Services Volunteer (ESV) program, that encourages
neighbors, businesses, and non-government organizations to volunteer or otherwise to help improve our
community's resilience.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, H. Gregory Scharff, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City
Council do hereby proclaim the month of September Emergency Preparedness Month in the City of Palo Alto,
and call upon all citizens of the Palo Alto Community to join together as we support National Preparedness
Month sponsored nationally by the Department of Homeland Security.
Presented: September 18, 2017
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H. Gregory Scharff
Mayor