HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03241987 - 87-159 1 �
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
April 1987 as Earthquake ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/159
Preparedness Month )
)
WHEREAS the recent State and worldwide increase in
seismic activity is likely a precursor of more earthquakes of
damaging intensities in the future; and
WHEREAS Contra Costa County is situated on five known
faults and has experienced moderate to severe shaking in the
recent past; and
WHEREAS Contra Costa County 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 and 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 month of April 1987 and throughout
the year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County that the month of April 1987 is hereby
PROCLAIMED Earthquake Preparedness Month, 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each City Council in the
County is URGED to join the Board of Supervisors in this proclamation
and to assist their citizens in preparing for a major earthquake.
PASSED on March 24 , 1987 by unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
24th day of March , 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: Deputy Clerk