SR-700-005 (8)
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Mayor and City Counc1l
SUBJECT :
Earthquake Preparedness Resolution
Introduct i on
This report recommends that the Council 1ssue a resolution declaring that the
week of Apr1l 15-20 be Earthquake Preparedness Week.
Background
The governor of California has issued a similar proclamation in an effort to
reach governmental agencies, service organizations, schools, corporations.
Ne1ghborhood Watch groups, and private cit1zens to educate and inform all
res1dents about earthquake preparedness measures.
For the first 72 hours after a major earthquake, City emergency services such
as Pollce. F1re, Paramedics and search and rescue crews will be trying to assist
as many people as possible. But because of the sheer voluMe of injured and dead.
servlces will be delayed. Therefore it is vital that each business. school,
nelghborhood and home be as self-sufficient as possible.
The U.S. Geological Survey states "a 480~ probabil1ty that a large earthquake 1n
Southern California will occur pr10r to the end of 1988." This \'lOuld ind1cate
that preparedness efforts need to be accelerated and citizens need to partic1pate
in order to prevent injuries, loss of 1ife and property damage.
Bud get/ Fl na nc i a 1 Impac!..
Funds have been allocated on thlS year's Emergency Services budget for staff
tra1ning. Corporations are being approached for support in this campaign. No
further funding will be required.
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RecommendatlOn:
It 1S recommended that the City Counc1l issue the attached resolut1on that the
week of April 15-20 be Earthquake Preparedness Week.
Prepared by: JAMES F. KEANE
Chief of Pol ice
Attachment
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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
GEORGE OEUKMEJIAN SACRAMENTO 95814
GOVERNOR
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February 28, 1985
Dear Mayor:
preparedness is essential for safety and survival
in the event of a major earthquake, which many scientists
predict could strike within the next 30 years. Califor-
nians must learn what can be done before, during and
after such a disaster to protect their lives and prop-
erty. For this reason, I have proclaimed the week of
April 15-20, 1985, as Earthquake Preparedness Week.
The packet of materials included with this letter
has been designed to assist and encourage you in conduct-
ing your own earthquake preparedness campaign during
Earthquake Preparedness Week. These materials will help
your employees realize the dangers that a major quake
poses and the precautions required to prevent unnecessary
injuries and destruction.
Please join me in my commitment to this vital issue.
Your active participation, along with that of government
agencies, major businesses, volunteer organizations and
private citizens will convey the message to all Califor-
nians: BE QUAKE SAFE 1
Most co"-dially,
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George Deukmejian
Enclosure
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C1ty CouncIl Meetlng 3/26/85
Santa Moolca, Cal1forn1a
RESOLUTION NUMBER 6992(CCS)
(C1ty CouncIl Ser1es)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
WHEREAS,
Cal1forn1a
1S enter1ng a per10d of Increased
se1smIC actIv1ty, wIth more earthquakes occurrIng In the past
two years above R1chter magnItude 6 than 1n the preVIOUS two
decadesj and
WHEREAS,
sItuated on
the Santa MonIca
our C1ty 1S
earthquake fault and has exper1enced moderate to severe
shak1ng 1n the past; and
WHEREAS,
thIS area IS llkely to cont1nue to experIence
earthquakes of damagIng IntensIt1es 1n the tuturej and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness measures taken by th1s
communIty before, durIng, and after a damagIng earthquake can
reduce loss of llfe and property, ease fears, and lessen
confUS10nj and
WHEREAS,
1n such a dIsaster,
Ind1V1duals w1ll be
requIred to take responsIbI11ty for theIr own safety and care
for the fIrst 72 hours; and
WHEREAS, preparedness 1S the key to earthquake survIval}
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1.
The City Councll of the Clty of Santa Monlca
proclalms Aprll
15 to 20, 1985,
as Earthquake Preparedness
Week and dedlcates the City's efforts toward organlzlng and
Implementing the emergency preparedness plan to Improve quake
safety.
SECTION 2.
The city of Santa Monica wllI begln thiS
campalgn
by
earthquake
employees
training
Clty
In
preparedness.
SECTION 3.
The City of Santa Monica Will prOVide Its
resldents,
the
dlsabled,
lncludlng
school
children,
nelghborhood watch and other community groups With appropriate
earthquake safety Information, not only durlng thiS speclal
week, but throughout the year.
SECTION 4.
The City Clerk shall certlty to the adoptlon
of thiS Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same
shall be In full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Clty Attorney
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Adopted and approved thiS 26th day of March, 1985.
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I hereby certlfy that the foregoIng Resolution No. 6992(CCS)
was duly adopted by the Clty CouncIl of the Clty of Santa Monlca
at a meeting thereof held on March 26, 1985 by the following
Councll vote:
Ayes: Councllmembers: Edwards, Jennings, Katz, Zane and
Mayor Reed
Noes: Councilmembers: None
AbstaIn: Councllmembers: None
Absent: Councllmembers: Conn and EpsteIn
ATTEST:
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Clty Clerk