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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Recognitions"National Preparedness Mont September 2013 1 VMEREAS, The Nation has had many natural disasters that have tested response ability across all levels of government; and VMEREAS, The coalition of West Orange County Regional Community Emergency Response Team (West County CERT) Cities and the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) will be hosting and attending various events around our area; and "WERFAS, Despite the brave actions of first responders across America, neighbors and friends are often the first on the scene after an emergency, and circumstances can call anyone to become a hero. This year's National Preparedness Month theme, "You Can Be the Hero," asks all Americans to ready themselves to assist in case of emergency. Anyone can improve their preparedness by making or reviewing emergency plans with their family and by building a disaster kit with food, water, and essential supplies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Seal Beach, City Council does hereby proclaim the Month of September as "National Preparedness Month in the City of Seal Beach, and further encourage all residents to recognize the importance of preparedness and observe this month by working together to enhance our national and local security, resilience, and readiness. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach this twenty-third day of September in the Yt-,qr Twn Thousand Thirteen. da y A. Miller, Mayor Ellen, A. Deaton, Mayor Pro Tera Council Members: Michael P. Levitt Gordon A. Shanks David W. Sloan Proclamation "Fire Prevention Week" 2013 Theme: "Prevent Kitchen Fires!" October 6 - 12, 2013 WHEREAS, the Orange County Fire Authority is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting within their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, two of every five home fires start in the kitchen where cooking is the leading cause, when unattended equipment was a factor, in the United States where fire departments responded to more than 156,000 annually between 2007 and 2011; and WHEREAS, 57% of reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to fight the fire themselves; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS, the 2013 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Prevent Kitchen Fires!" effectively serves to remind us to stay alert and use caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fires. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED that the City of Seal Beach, does hereby recognize the week of October 6 - 12, 2013 as "FIRE PREVENTION and urges everyone to check their kitchens for fire hazards, use safe cooking practices, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Orange County Fire Authority's fire and emergency services. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach this twenty-third day of September in the Year Two Thousand Thirteen. - * *,*,I "I GAn- A. Miller, Mayor Ellery A. Deaton, Mayor Pro Tem Council Members: Michael P. Leivtt Gordon A. Shanks David W. Sloan PROCLAMATION Woman's Club of Seal Beach -90 Years of Service— WHEREAS, the Woman's Club of Seal Beach was organized in 1923 by eight concerned women whose goals at that time were to secure home mail service, better street lighting, and speeding laws for the City of Seal Beach; and WHEREAS, the Woman's Club is now celebrating 90 Dears of city involvement and commitment supporting and promoting the educational, civic, and charitable advancement to the Seal Beach community while encouraging friendship among their members; and WHEREAS, the Woman's Club provides countless volunteer hours of support and contribution to the families of the local militant, to the local schools and colleges, Mangy Wilson Library, the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, and many more local groups. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Seal Beach City Council does hereby congratulates and expresses their appreciation to the " Woman's Club of Seal Beach" and recognize its members for their 90 years of community support and involvement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach this twentij- -third dais of September in the Year Two Thousand Thirteen. i! 6a A Miller, Mayor Elleriy A Deaton, May or Pro Tem Council Members: Michael P. Levitt Gordon A Shanks David W. Sloan