HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03051985 - 1.2 (2) TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Contra
FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Costa
DATE: County
SUBJECT: Earthquake Preparedness Week April 15-20, 1985
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board approve the attached Resolution proclaiming April 15-20,
1985 as Earthquake Preparedness Week.
BACKGROUND l
California is situated in an area of increasing seismic activity. With
increased population densities along the San Andreas and other active
fault lines in the state, many concerns have been raised about the
potential for severe loss of life and damage to property in the event of a
major earthquake. To address this concern and to promote public awareness
of, and preparation for a devastating earthquake, Governor Deukmejian has
proclaimed the week of April 15-20 "Earthquake Preparedness Week."
The State Office of Emergency Services has organized and is coordinating a
statewide Earthquake Preparedness Campaign, (the first on a statewide
scale) to encourage the public to take action to make their homes,
workplaces, schools and neighborhoods damage resistant and earthquake
prepared. Special media events and TV spots have been scheduled featuring
Yogi the Bear, the "Be Prepared Spokes-Bear"; Yogi Bear Earthquake
Pamphlets have been printed for distribution in elementary schools.
Special packets have been targeted to disabled and other persons with
special needs, and to mobile home residents.
In Contra Costa County, the media have agreed to run special earthquake
features in the newspaper during this week, and the American Red Cross and
the County will be distributing earthquake safety checklists through the
schools. There will be displays of emergency foodstuffs and equipment at
the local Safeway and hardware stores.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
CONSEQUENCES IF BOARD TARES NO ACTION
If the Board takes no action, the opportunity will be missed to publicly
endorse the idea of Earthquake Preparedness for county residents. Cities
may be less likely to make their own proclamations of support, and there
may be lessened media exposure to the statewide ca ign.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: '
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE OMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON March 5. 1985 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Office of Emergency Svcs ATTESTED
County Administrator Phil Batchelor, CleFk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Mee2/7-ee BY DEPUTY
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA .
Adopted this Order on March 5, 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 85/125
SUBJECT: EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK APRIL 15-20, 1985
WHEREAS, California is experiencing a period of increased seismic activity
which is likely to produce more earthquakes of damaging intensities in the
future; and
WHEREAS, our county is situated on four known faults and has experienced
moderate to severe shaking in the past, and
WHEREAS, this area is likely to continue to experience earthquakes of
damaging intensities in the future; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness measures taken by this community before,
during, and after a damaging earthquake can reduce loss of life, damage to
property, ease fears, and lessen confusion; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of the Governor's Office of Emergency
Services, volunteer agencies, private businesses, and the federal
government, the Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services will
prepare and disseminate materials to inform and educate Contra Costa
County employees and residents about earthquake preparedness efforts
during the week of April 15-20 and throughout the year:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April 15-20, 1985 is hereby
proclaimed Earthquake Preparedness Week, and all residents are urged to
obtain information on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake
to reduce injuries, loss of life, and property damage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that County Departments are directed to assist the
Office of Emergency Services in its efforts to educate County employees
and residents during this special week and that each incorporated city in
Contra Costa County is urged to join the County in proclaiming April
15-20, Earthquake Preparedness Week.
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1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: *nA&,cL S♦ /985
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
Orig. Dept.: Of Tice. of Emergency, Services of Supervisors and County Administrator
CC: County Administrator
By Doty
RESOLUTION NO. 85/125
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