Title
Proclamation for National Preparedness Month
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management
CONTACT: Karen Adkins, Emergency Management Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• No action – for information sharing purposes only
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Adopt a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters. The proclamation supports efforts to encourage residents and businesses to take proactive steps to improve individual and community preparedness.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• National Preparedness Month is observed each September and is a nationwide campaign led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote disaster and emergency readiness.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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