Resolution 10877CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 10877
SUPPORTING GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING
APRIL 14-19, 1986, AS EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
WHEREAS, California is entering a period of increased
seismic activity with more earthquakes occuring the past two
years above Richter magnitude 6 than in the previous two decades;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda is situated near a known
earthquake fault and has experienced moderate to severe shaking
in the recent past; and
WHEREAS, this area is likely to continue experiencing
earthquakes of damaging intensities; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness measures taken by a
community before, during, and after a damaging earthquake can
reduce loss of life and property, ease fears and lessen
confusion; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of the Governor's Office of
Emergency Services, volunteer agencies, private business, and the
federal government, the City of Alameda will attempt to inform and
educate its residents about earthquake preparedness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Alameda that the week of April 14-19, 1986, is hereby proclaimed
"EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK," and all residents are urged to
learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake to
. prevent injuries, loss of life and property damage; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Alameda will
provide its residents, including school children and disabled
persons, appropriate earthquake safety information, not only
during this special week, but also throughout the year.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the
City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the 15th of April, 1986,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Hanna, Lucas, Monsef and President Diament - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Corica - 1.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 16th day of April, 1986.
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City Clerk of the City of Alameda