Proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month in Lewis County PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2021 AS
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Lewis County has experienced natural and technological disasters in the past and remains vulnerable
in the future;and
WHEREAS,everyone in the county should prepare themselves to be as self-sufficient as possible for at least two
weeks following an act of terrorism,a natural disaster or a technological disaster;and
WHEREAS,advance preparation, planning and training reduces incident recovery time, mitigates risk and saves
lives;and
WHEREAS, proclaiming September as National Preparedness Month in Lewis County will bring a heightened
awareness and will encourage residents, businesses and local governments 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA)Weather Radio and Lewis County
Alert systems;and
WHEREAS,by participating in emergency preparedness drills and exercises, individuals, neighborhoods,schools,
businesses and organizations will have taken steps to be prepared before disaster strikes,thereby saving lives,
reducing injuries, mitigating loss to property and speeding up the recovery process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we,the members of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners,
do hereby proclaim September as National Preparedness Month in Lewis County and encourage all citizens to
(1)increase their self-sustainability during emergency situations and (2)develop an increased awareness of the
emergency alert systems within Lewis County.
Done in open session this 14th day of September 2021.
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN LEWIS
COUNTY
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of September, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Absent
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: ' °�"T`'"'�'� Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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Q° L� tdsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester Sean D. Swope
Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Sept. 14, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month in Lewis County
Contact: Erika Katt Phone: 3607401153
Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)
Description:
Proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month in Lewis County.
Proclaiming September as National Preparedness Month in Lewis County will bring a heightened
awareness and encourage residents, businesses, and local government to prepare themselves in
an "al hazards manner" to be self sufficient, informed and looking for way to mitigate risks.
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