National Preparedness Month

P R O C L A M A T I O N

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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

WHEREAS, September 2019 is National Preparedness Month as declared by the Department of Homeland Security; and

WHEREAS, preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, deadbolt locks, and extra food; and

WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month seeks to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action; and

WHEREAS, the Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management and the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission are encouraging Arlington residents and employees to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools by being informed about different threats, preparing emergency supply kits and family emergency communications plans, and getting involved in preparing our community; and

WHEREAS, preparedness is everyone’s responsibility;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christian Dorsey, Chair of the County Board of Arlington, Virginia, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2019 as

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

in Arlington County and urge all residents to be informed, make a plan, and get involved in emergency preparedness.

Christian Dorsey

Chair