National Preparedness Month
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month, occurring annually in September, creates a significant opportunity for every resident of the City of Lake Elsinore to prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for any emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks;
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that disasters can strike at any time, and it is crucial for individuals, families, and communities to be informed and prepared to respond effectively;
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services, through programs such as its RivCoReady campaign, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign, and other federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private, and volunteer agencies are working to increase public activities in preparing for emergencies and to educate individuals on how to take action; WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the 2024 National Preparedness Month theme of “Start a Conversation;” and WHEREAS, all residents of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, are encouraged to prepare an emergency communication plan, participate in citizen preparedness activities, and review the Ready campaign’s website at Ready.org for important preparedness tips and information.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, does hereby
proclaim the month of September 2024 as “National
Preparedness Month” in the City of Lake Elsinore and
calls on all government agencies, private
organizations, residents, and businesses to develop
their emergency preparedness plans and work
together toward creating a more prepared society.
Steve Manos, Mayor