HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Proclamation.pdfCITY OF SARATOGA
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 22 – 28, 2009
“DISASTER SERVICE WORKER WEEK”
WHEREAS, no one knows when the next big disaster will strike the South Bay, or whether it will be
an earthquake, flood, terrorist attack or wildfire; and
WHEREAS, public service employees are, by law, designated as Disaster Service Workers (DSW),
and required to assist in their government employers’ disaster response and recovery activities; and
WHEREAS, large-scale disasters will require a regional coordinated response, in which the County
of Santa Clara will support local cities including the City of Saratoga, with a primary goal to save lives and
property; and
WHEREAS, City of Saratoga disaster service workers will be required to aid the city’s disaster
response and recovery activities, and also may be called upon to aid the County in such efforts; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara is launching “Disaster Service Workers: Be Aware.
Prepare!,” a DSW Awareness Campaign to educate public service employees in the County, 15 cities and the
32 school districts, about their roles as Disaster Service Workers and typical tasks they may be asked to
perform; and
WHEREAS, Disaster Service Workers may be asked to assist in aiding displaced residents and
evacuees at temporary shelter locations; assist emergency personnel with mass evacuations;
distribute emergency supplies at government facilities and warehouses; and use specialized skills
such as language capabilities, certifications, first aid and CPR training; and
WHEREAS, if a disaster should occur, Disaster Service Workers will have responsibility for their
own personal safety and that of their families, so it is important that public service employees take steps now
to become informed, prepare their families and be ready, as they may not have the time or the necessary
supplies once the disaster strikes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga, does
hereby declare the week of March 22 – March 28, 2009 as Disaster Service Worker Week in Santa Clara
County and in the City of Saratoga.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 18th day of March
2009.
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Chuck Page, Mayor
Saratoga, California