Proclamation recognizing the Great Washington Shake Out at 10:21 a.m. October 21, 2021 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE GREAT
WASHINGTON SHAKEOUT ON OCTOBER 21, 2021
AT 10:21 AM
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 19th day of October, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
By: Amber Smith, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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ENCOURAGING CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OCT. 21, 2021,
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LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,Washington has the second-highest risk of suffering damaging
earthquakes in the United States, and scientific evidence indicates the G October 21
state is vulnerable to additional earthquakes in the future; and " , 2021
WHEREAS,the loss of life and property can be greatly reduced through shake
appropriate earthquake preparedness and mitigation measures;and O Ut
WHEREAS,the time it takes for Lewis County to recover following a ■ �@
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significant earthquake will be greatly reduced if citizens and businesses
are well-prepared, especially if they are "two weeks ready"; and
WHEREAS, minimizing the potential for injury during future earthquakes depends on the ability to
rapidly take personal protective actions; and
WHEREAS, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis County citizens may find themselves in
alternate locations from work or school, providing an opportunity to practice earthquake safety in those
new sites and secure those spaces before an earthquake.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners recommends
that all citizens and businesses to participate in The Great Washington Shake Out earthquake drill at
10:21 a.m. October 21, 2021,to help learn what to do during an earthquake and therefore avoid the
added and unnecessary trauma of being caught unprepared.To register for the statewide drill,visit
https://www.shakeout.org/washington/.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 19th day of October 2021.
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Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board Vacant, Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Oct. 19, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Proclamation recognizing the Great Washington ShakeOut on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 am
Contact: Erika Katt Phone: 3607401153
Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)
Description:
Proclamation recognizing the Great Washington ShakeOut on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 am
The Great Washington ShakeOut is a nationwide earthquake drill where Lewis County encourages
countywide registration and participation where citizens and businesses are encourage to practice
Drop, Cover, and Hold; as well as take mitigative efforts by preparing and planning for an
earthquake.
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