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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
April 1987
WHEREAS, the State of California continues to experience
seismic activity, thus posing an increasing threat of
earthquakes with damaging intensities; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life and property can be greatly
reduced if appropriate earthquake preparedness measures are
taken before, during and after a damaging quake and
WHEREAS, George Deukmejian, Governor of the State of
California, has proclaimed April 1987 as California Earthquake
Preparedness Month; and
WEER- EAS, the measures presented in this campaign, "Don't
Wait--Get Ready for the Quake, " should increase public awareness
regarding proder procedures to follow during a tremor; and
WHEREAS, this important earthquake safety information
should be studied and observed throughout the year in order to
prevent injuries, loss of life , and property damage during an
earthquake
THEREFORE, I, Marjorie Mackey, Mayor of the City of Atascadero,
declare the month of April 1987 to be
"California Earthquake Preparedness Month"
and encourage all citizens to increase their knowledge and
awareness of proper safety measures to follow before, during
and after an earthquake.'
Mar Iie R. Mackey
Mayor
April 14 , 1987