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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SR 41
          Author:   Morrell (R), Anderson (R), Bates (R), Huff (R), and  
                    Runner (R)
          Introduced:7/15/15  
          Vote:     Majority

           SUBJECT:   National Preparedness Month


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:          This resolution recognizes September 2015 as National  
          Preparedness Month.
          ANALYSIS:   This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1)A terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other emergency could  
            strike any part of the United States at any time.


          2)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.


          3)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.









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          This resolution 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.


          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  
          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified8/14/15)


          None received


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified8/14/15)


          None received
           
           


          Prepared by:  Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          8/18/15 12:41:16


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