National Preparedness Month
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month, occurring annually in September, creates an important opportunity for every resident of the City of Lake Elsinore to prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for any type of emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks; and
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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore Emergency Services, through programs such as its LISTOS California 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; and WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the 2024 National Preparedness Month theme of “Preparedness Starts at Home.”; 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 asked to 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 2025 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.
Brian Tisdale, Mayor