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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator Contra
Costa
DATE: April 8, 1986 County
SUBJECT: Earthquake Preparedness Week April 14-18, 1986
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board approve the attached Resolution proclaiming April 14-18,
1986 as Earthquake Preparedness Week.
BACKGROUND
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 eightieth anniversary of the 1906 quake, the week of April
14-18 "Earthquake Preparedness Week."
The State Office of Emergency Services has organized and is coordinating a
statewide Earthquake Preparedness .Campaign, to encourage the public to
take action to make their homes, workplaces, schools and neighborhoods
damage resistant and earthquake prepared.
A number of meetings and earthquake preparedness activities have been
planned including distribution of the county and Seismic Safety Commission
produced video "It•s Up to You."
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
CONSEQUENCES IF BOARD TAKES 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 campaign.
CONTINU D ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RE MMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 15, 1986 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I ) 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: County Administrator ATTESTED /�%?W!-�'�T --
OES PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M382/7-83 BY Jd- A—� DEPUTY
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA'
Adopted this Order on April ls, 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson, McPeak
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Powers
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 86/198
SUBJECT: EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK APRIL 14-18, 1986
WHEREAS, the earthquake in Mexico showed us that we are 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 14-18 and throughout the year:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April 14-18, 1986 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
14-18, Earthquake Preparedness Week.
1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervi9so'rs-on the date shown.
ATTESTED: //��(L
PHIL BATCtIELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and Ccunty Administrator
- � By Deputy
'\ RESOLUTION NO. 86/198
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1
Contra
FROM: PHIL BATCHELOR, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Costa
DATE: APRIL 15, 1986 County
SUBJECT: EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS AWARENESS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
o Authorize each Department Head to initiate Earthquake
Preparedness Awareness through appropriate equipment purchase and
staff training for all county employees within their departments.
o Authorize the County Administrator to initiate comprehensive
earthquake preparedness for the public through symposiums and
public education activities.
BACKGROUND
The recent increase in seismic activity has caused earth scientists to
suggest that the small quakes are a precursor to the predicted great
- quake. Because employees spend almost one-third of their life at work,
the chances are good that the quake will occur when they are at work.
Therefore, it should be county policy that each department be mandated to
take reasonable steps to provide minimum precaution that will allow
employees to reduce potential life loss and minimize disruption to service
and facilities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The basic survival kit for each facility will cost less than $100.00 per
unit.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION
The opportunity to capture the atmosphere of preparedness which is
generated throughout the state will pass us by and county employees will
be poorly prepared for coping with a major earthquake and they will be
even more anxious about their family when the great quake occurs.
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CONTINU ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
R OMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 15, 1986 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
XX UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I ) 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: County Administrator ATTESTED
OES PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
All County Departments SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M882/7-88 BY ✓ DEPUTY