Proclamation recognizing Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert Awareness Month BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING
Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Lewis County has experienced natural and technological disasters in the past and remains
vulnerable in the future:
WHEREAS, everyone in the county should prepare themselves to be as self-sufficient as possible for at
least 3 to 5 days following an act of terrorism, natural or technological disaster; and
WHEREAS, advance preparation, planning, and training reduces incident recovery time, mitigates risk and
saves lives. Every hour spent on preparation saves nine hours in the recovery process; and
WHEREAS, proclaiming October as "Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert
Awareness Month" will bring a heightened awareness and encourage residents, business and local
government to prepare themselves in an "all hazards manner" to be self-sufficient and knowledgeable about
the risks we face; and
WHEREAS, the loss of both life and property can be greatly reduced if the citizens have available
information provided over the NOAA Weather Radio and CodeRED alert systems; and
WHEREAS, by participating in the statewide "Drop, Cover and Hold" earthquake drill on October 15,
2015 at 10:15 AM, individuals, neighborhoods, schools, businesses and organizations will have taken steps to
prepare before disaster strikes; thereby, saving lives, reducing injuries, mitigating loss to property and
speeding up the recovery process; and
NOW THEREFORE we the members of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners do
hereby proclaim October 2015 as:
Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert Awareness Month
in Lewis County and encourage all citizens to increase their self-sustainability during emergency situations
along with developing increased awareness of the emergency alert systems within Lewis County.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 28th day of September 2015
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Executive Summary
BOCC Meeting Date:
2015-09-28
Contact:
S. Mansfield
Department:
DEM
Wording
Approving a proclamation for October as " Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert
Awareness Month
Description
Advance preparation, planning, and training reduces incident recovery time, mitigates risk and saves
lives. Every hour spent on preparation saves nine hours in the recovery process. The Lewis County
Department of Emergency Management in cooperation with Washington State Emergency
Management and other emergency management professionals across the state encourage
individuals, neighborhoods, schools, businesses and government organizations to plan and prepare
for emergencies and disasters.
By proclaiming October as "Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert Awareness
Month" the BOCC is encouraging all people, business and organizations to be self sufficient for at
least 3 to 5 days during disasters.The BOCC is also encouraging awareness of the Lewis County
alert notification system which include NOAA Weather Radio and CodeRED along with participation
in the State-wide "Drop, Cover, & Hold" earthquake drill on October 15, 2015 at 10:15 AM.
Recommendation
Other
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution #: BOCC Meeting Date: Sep 28, 2015
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Approving a proclamation for October as " Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert Awareness
Month
Brief Reason for BOCC Action:
Proclaiming October as Lewis County Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Alert Awareness Month" will bring
a heightened awareness and encourage residents, business and local government to prepare themselves in an "all
hazards manner" to be self sufficient, and looking for ways to mitigate those risks.
Submitted By: Mansfield, Steve Phone: 360 740-3310
Date Submitted: Sep 15, 2015
Contact Person Who Will Attend BOCC Meeting: S. Mansfield
Action Needed:
Publication Requirements:
Hearing Date: Sep 28, 2015
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