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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 3 , 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Proclaiming April 1990 as Earthquake Preparedness Month
In Contra Costa County
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Resolution 90/201 proclaiming
April as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Contra Costa County is
ADOPTED; Resolution 90/202 is PRESENTED to Arthur L.Simon expressing
the Board' s appreciation for his sponsorship of the earthquake
preparedness poster contest; a contribution from Simon Home Center is
ACCEPTED for the expenses of the poster contest; and the announcement
of a duck, cover and hold earthquake drill to be held April 4, 1990 in
the County Administration Building, the presentation of a song by Fair
Oaks Elementary School students, and the presentation of awards to the
poster contest winners are ACKNOWLEDGED.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Boardof Supe isoa on he date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATNELOR.Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
Orig. Dept. : Clerk of the Board v
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Recognizing)
Simon Home Center as ) RESOLUTION NO. 90/ 202
Sponsor of 1990 Earthquake )
Poster Contest )
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California and this Board
declare April of each year as Earthquake Preparedness Month; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County, through the County Office of
Emergency Services, undertakes special efforts during the month of
April to increase county residents' awareness of earthquakes and
the measures they should take to minimize potential personal
injury or property damage; and
WHEREAS, a part of the county's public awareness campaign is an
Earthquake Preparedness Poster Contest conducted in elementary
schools throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Arthur L. Simon, Vice President, Simon Home Center,
Walnut Creek, has graciously offered to sponsor this year's poster
contest and provide the funds to cover the contest costs,
including cash and other awards to contest winners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THIS BOARD RESOLVED that it extends its
sincerest appreciation to Mr. Arthur L. Simon and Simon Home
Center for sponsoring the 1990 Earthquake Preparedness Poster
Contest and for recognizing the importance of the county's efforts
to encourage citizens to implement disaster preparedness measures.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
a resolution entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 3rd day of April, 1990.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
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Dep y Clerk
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming)
April, 1990 as Earthquake ) RESOLUTION NO. 90/ 201
Preparedness Month )
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience
significant seismic activity, as evidenced by the October 17, 1989
Loma Prieta earthquake which struck the San Francisco Bay area,
killing 62 persons, injuring more than 3, 000 and causing over $5
billion in property damage; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is situated on five known earthquake
faults and could experience a damaging earthquake at any time; and
WHEREAS, earthquake related loss of life and property can be
minimized if emergency preparedness measures are taken by county
residents before the next damaging earthquake occurs; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services
works with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, cities,
other governmental agencies, service organizations, educational
institutes, and businesses to provide earthquake safety
information and training to residents throughout the county:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THIS BOARD RESOLVED, that the month of
April, 1990, is hereby proclaimed as Earthquake Preparedness
Month, and all residents are urged to learn what to do before,
during, and after an earthquake to prevent injury, loss of life,
and property damage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County will continue its
earthquake awareness and emergency preparedness training programs
and will cooperate with public and private agencies in an effort
to urge all citizens to take appropriate steps to prepare
themselves and their families to cope with a damaging earthquake.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the unanimous vote of the Board on the 3rd
day of April, 1990.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
a resolution entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 3rd day of April, 1990.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By J . I Ai_., 0 0 v
Deputy Clerk