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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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In the Matter of Proclaiming )
April, 1995 as Earthquake ) RESOLUTION NO. 95/144
Preparedness Month )
WHEREAS, the January 17, 1995 earthquake that struck Kobe, Japan
was a solemn reminder that California is also vulnerable to such
devastating seismic activity; and
WHEREAS, many residents of Southern California are still in the
process of rebuilding their homes, businesses and lives in the
aftermath of the January 1994 Northridge earthquake; and
WHEREAS, seismologists have warned that a major earthquake on the
Hayward Fault, which traverses the western part of Contra Costa
County, could occur at any time and poses one of the greatest
natural disaster threats in the nation in terms of the potential
deaths, injuries and property damage; and
WHEREAS, some of the personal injuries and property damage which
result from earthquakes can be substantially reduced through
mitigation measures taken in advance; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of California has proclaimed April 1995 as
Earthquake Preparedness Month,
IT IS HEREBY BY THIS BOARD RESOLVED that the month of April is
proclaimed as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Contra Costa County
and all county residents are encouraged to develop emergency plans
for themselves and their families and to store food, water,
flashlights, portable radios, batteries, first aid supplies and
other items which will be needed to cope with the aftermath of a
major earthquake.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 4th day of April,
1995.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
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By Deputy Clerk