HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04061999 - P3 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING )
APRIL, 1999 AS EARTHQUAKE ) RESOLUTION NO.99/ 146
PREPAREDNESS MONTH )
WHEREAS,the Governor has proclaimed April, 1999 as Earthquake Preparedness Month, and
WHEREAS,all local jurisdictions are encouraged to support the concept of Earthquake
Preparedness Month;and
WHEREAS,the San Francisca Bay Area includes several faultlines which serve as a constant
threat of a devastating earthquake; and
WHEREAS,the United States Geological Survey has recently announced that the probability of
a major quake occurring in the Bay Area is greater than originally predicted;and
WHEREAS,the Hayward Fault,which traverses the western part of Contra Costa County,has
the potential to generate a powerful earthquake and poses one of the greatest statural disaster
threats;and
WHEREAS,mitigation measures taken now can significantly reduce the personal harm and
property damage resulting from an earthquake.
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 urged to
take steps to prepare their homes and families to cope with the aftermath of a major earthquake
by developing earthquake response plans and stocking emergency supplies such as extra water,
food,flashlights with batteries,first aid kits and portable radios.
I hereby certify that this a true and correct
copy of an action takers and entered on the
minutes of the Beard of Supervisors on the
April 6, 1999.
ATTESTED:
Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By ✓
puty CIerk
Resolution No. 99/146