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;rJ Denis Law Mayor
Procfamation
Whereas, September has been designated by the President of the United States of America as
"National Preparedness Month" and coincides with the City of Renton's "Ready in Renton"
emergency preparedness campaign; and
Whereas, Renton has experienced natural and human -caused disasters in the past, and scientific
evidence indicates the city and the region remain vulnerable to disasters in the future; and
Whereas, investing in the preparedness of ourselves, our families, our businesses, and our
neighborhoods can reduce injuries, fatalities, and economic devastation from disasters; and
Whereas, the basic steps of emergency preparedness are the same for everyone: make a plan,
build a kit, and help one another to become self-sufficient for up to two weeks; and
Whereas, because staying informed is a vital part of responding appropriately to emergencies, all
members of the Renton community are encouraged to locate and bookmark their sources of
emergency information in advance at rentonwa.gov, to sign up for ALERT Renton, and to follow
the city's social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and NextDoor; and
Whereas, there is great language diversity within the community, and Renton residents and
businesses are encouraged to share with their neighbors the translated information at
bit.ly/PreparednessPublications, and to relay any emergency messages to help their neighbors
understand and take appropriate life-saving actions; and
Whereas, "Ready in Renton" creates an important opportunity for every member of the Renton
community to prepare their homes, businesses, and neighborhoods for any type of emergency;
.JVow, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim the month of
September 2018 to be
Ready in Denton �llonth
in the City of Renton and encourage all Renton residents to formulate a preparedness plan.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Renton to be affixed this 20th day of August, 2018.
Denis Law, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentom