Dated: August 28, 2024
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
SEPTEMBER 2024
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco remains committed to emergency response and preparedness responding to over 9,000 calls for service, completing of over 18,000 hours of training, hosting over 300 hours of regional technical rescue training, and facilitating over 5,400 hours of Community Emergency Response Team Training annually; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme focuses on Preparing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities for Risks and Disasters; and WHEREAS, we know more than 60% of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities does not believe that taking a step to prepare will make a difference and are not confident in their ability to prepare; and WHEREAS, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community is a large, diverse group that spans across many cultures, languages, and unique circumstances that must be considered when developing strategies to engage communities on disaster preparedness; and
WHEREAS, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities can experience unique barriers when it comes to accessing disaster preparedness information and resources that take their languages, their experiences, cultures, into consideration; and
WHEREAS, being prepared for disasters starts at home. Everyone can be part of helping to prepare for emergencies. Creating a support network of family, friends, and others who can assist you during an emergency is important in planning efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize September 2024 as National Preparedness Month to enhance public awareness of what to do in an emergency and to encourage all to be prepared.
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James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember