RES 94-15 DECLARATION THE WEEK OF APRIL 11-16, 1994 AS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEKCITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
RESOLUTION NO. 94-15
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
declaring the week of April 11 through 16, 1994, as Emergency
Preparedness Week.
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City of Bainbridge Island to educate the
citizens of Bainbridge Island to prepare for and respond to all emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington and Kitsap County, including Bainbridge
Island, are highly susceptible to earthquakes and other natural disasters, which can cause serious
injuries and death; and
WHEREAS, those losses can be greatly reduced if people prepare for these
disasters by understanding the protective measures that can be taken; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the entire community of Bainbridge Island to work
toward reducing our vuhierability before the next disaster to protect ourselves and those we are
responsible for;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JANET WEST, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, HF_~F-RY PROCLAIM APRIL 11-16, 1994 AS:
"EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK"
in the City of Bainbridge Island and urge all citizens to learn more about how to prepare for
disasters through infonnation disseminated by the Helpline Disaster Relief Task Force with the
involvement of the Red Cross, Bainbridge Island School District, Fire District and Bainbridge
Island Police as well as with the cooperation of local businesses.
PASSED by the City Council this 7th day of April, 1994.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 7th day of April, 1994.
JANET K. WEST, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
SUSAN P. KASPER, City Clerk
625 Winslow Way East · Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone 206-842-7633 · Fax 206-842-5741