RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
QUAKE SAFE CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH CAL OES
WHEREAS, earthquakes range in severity and potential impact in terms of damage and lives lost and can happen anywhere and anytime; and WHEREAS, Earthquake Warning California is a public awareness campaign conducted by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and the education and outreach program aims to raise awareness about the need for all Californians to be earthquake prepared for the moment when an earthquake strikes and the after-event recovery; and WHEREAS, the City shares mutual concern on the occurrence of earthquakes having adverse effects on the life and health of our community, damaging property and the environment, and having a negative impact on the economy and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City plays a key role in reducing earthquake risks, enhancing community resilience, and implementing activities for the prevention, mitigation, warning, response, and recovery of all disasters; and WHEREAS, the partnership between Cal OES and the City plays a fundamental role in implementing solidarity between the people and in joining forces with the public and private sector in order to prevent, mitigate, and improve adverse effects from emergencies and disasters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute a joint Cal OES – City Resolution affirming the City’s partnership with Cal OES as part of the Quake Safe City initiative.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of August, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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