Senate Resolution No. 41

Introduced by Senators Morrell, Anderson, Bates, Huff, and Runner

July 15, 2015

Senate Resolution No. 41—Relative to National Preparedness Month.

WHEREAS, A terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other
emergency could strike any part of the United States at any time;
and

WHEREAS, Natural and manmade emergencies disrupt
hundreds of thousands of lives each year, often resulting in death
and causing serious injuries and billions of dollars in property
damage; and

WHEREAS, Federal, state, and local officials, as well as private
and nonprofit organizations, are working to mitigate against,
prevent, and respond to all types of emergencies, and the people
of California can help promote the overall emergency preparedness
of the nation by preparing for these emergencies; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency in the United States Department of Homeland Security,
National Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to highlight
the importance of public emergency preparedness and to encourage
people in communities throughout the country to take steps to be
better prepared for emergencies at home, work, and school; and

WHEREAS, By taking such steps as assembling emergency
supply kits, creating family emergency plans, staying informed
about possible emergencies, and obtaining reasonable levels of
insurance, the people of California and the nation can be better
prepared when disaster strikes; and

WHEREAS, During the twelfth annual National Preparedness
Month in September 2015, activities promoting emergency
preparedness will be offered in communities across the country;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
recognizes September 2015 as National Preparedness Month, and
commends the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the
more than 3,000 national, regional, and local public and private
organizations who join in the countrywide effort to raise awareness
of the importance of emergency preparedness; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.