Great Southeast Shakeout Day
WHEREAS, October 20, 2016, at 10:20 am, is the Great Southeast ShakeOut, as declared by the Department of Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the goal for the Great Southeast ShakeOut is to prepare for earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, earthquakes strike without any warning, and occur in all parts of the country; and
WHEREAS, everyone should learn to drop, cover and hold on during an earthquake; and
WHEREAS, The Great Southeast ShakeOut is an opportunity for all residents and employees to prepare and practice for earthquakes, by participating in the Great Southeast ShakeOut drill, on October 20, at 10:20 am; and
WHEREAS, Arlington County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission, (EPAC,) are encouraging Arlingtonians to be informed about how to prepare the home for earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, preparedness is everyone’s responsibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Libby Garvey, Chair of the County Board of Arlington, Virginia, do hereby proclaim October 20th as the
GREAT SOUTHEAST SHAKEOUT DAY
in Arlington County and urge all citizens to take part in the earthquake drill at 10:20 am.
Libby Garvey, Chair