Proclamation - The Great Oregon Shakeout

PROCLAMATION

     Whereas, The City of Seaside recognizes that no community is immune from natural hazards whether it be earthquake, tsunami, flood, winter storms, drought, heat wave, or dam failure and recognizes the importance of enhancing its ability to withstand natural hazards as well as the importance of reducing the human suffering, property damage, interruption of public services and economic losses caused by those hazards; and

     Whereas, earthquake safety is a critical concern with much of our state at risk to seismic shaking and tsunami hazards; and

     Whereas, the best way to survive a natural disaster is to develop a preparedness plan for your school, business, home, and family; and

     Whereas, being self-sufficient for two weeks after a natural disaster as well as knowledge about what to do when disasters occur is vital. All citizens, businesses and governmental agencies are encouraged to participate in earthquake drills where they practice "Drop, Cover and Hold On," during the Great Oregon Shakeout.

     Whereas, by participating in The Great Oregon Shakeout on October 19, 2023, the City of Seaside has the opportunity to join and support all Oregonians in strengthening community and regional resiliency.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steve Wright, Mayor of the City of Seaside, hereby approves participating in the Great Oregon Shakeout by taking time to recognize and acknowledge the importance of preparing our city for the purposes of building a safer community and reducing the loss of lives and property from a major earthquake event by taking proactive steps today.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Seaside to be affixed this 16th day of October 2023.

                                                            STEVE WRIGHT, Mayor