City of San Pablo
Proclamation
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS INCIDENT
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
October 2, 2023
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2023, a large cache of hazardous chemicals was discovered within a residence in the 900 block of Stanton Avenue in San Pablo, California;
WHEREAS, representatives from the Contra Costa County Fire Department, Walnut Creek Police Department Bomb Squad, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, Richmond Fire Department, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Contra Costa County Health Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations Bomb Squad, Contra Costa Community College Police Department, and the San Pablo Police Department worked in collaboration to ensure the safety of our San Pablo community and surrounding areas;
WHEREAS, representatives from the American Red Cross, Contra Costa Community College, Republic Services San Pablo Community Services Department , San Pablo Public Works Department and the San Pablo Police Department assisted with aiding evacuated community members and providing support services for first responders;
WHEREAS, over the course of three days, first responders worked diligently to safely remove and dispose of the hazardous chemicals, thereby eliminating significant health and safety risks from our community;
WHEREAS, the City of San Pablo i s proud of our first responders and wishes to recognize their unwavering commitment to the public safety profession and;
WHEREAS, it is important for members of our community to recognize the sacrifices, challenges, and hazards faced by representatives from all involved agencies during this critical incident, in service to the City of San Pablo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, the City Council of the City of San Pablo, does hereby recognize the Contra Costa County Fire Department, Walnut Creek Police Department Bomb Squad, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, Richmond Fire Department, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Contra Costa Comm unity College and Police Department, Contra Costa County Health Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations Bomb Squad, American Red Cross, Republic Services, San Pablo Community Services Department, San Pablo Public Works Department and the San Pablo Police Department for their dedication and commitment in keeping the community of San Pablo and surrounding areas safe.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of San Pablo to be affixed this
2nd day of October, 2023.
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Abel Pineda, Mayor