Memorandum
Date: April 27, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2021, AS
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Californians have witnessed and experienced earthquakes that have resulted in significant property damage, injuries and loss of life, and indirect costs; and
WHEREAS, as many as 10,000 earthquakes occur each year in California, and mitigation measures can save lives, reduce property damage and alleviate economic impacts of earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, California is the first state in the nation to offer free, cutting-edge technology designed to alert residents before shaking begins through the Earthquake Warning California system, via the MyShake App, Android Earthquake Alerts and Wireless Emergency Alerts; and
WHEREAS, every community member of Lake County can take proactive steps to protect their families, employees and neighbors from earthquakes by learning about the latest technology and innovations available at no cost; and
WHEREAS, incorporating earthquake warning technology into emergency planning efforts can help mitigate risk of injury and death by providing a few moments warning, enabling proactive measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the month of April, 2021, as Earthquake Preparedness Month in Lake County, and Lake County shall join communities across California in encouraging residents to learn more about Earthquake Warning California, including downloading the MyShake App, using earthquake warning technology, and sharing earthquake warning resources with friends, family, and colleagues, to help build a resilient com...
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