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PROCLAMATION:National! -. !
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September 7, 2021 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
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Emergency Preparedness Proclamation 2021.pdf
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PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH"
September 2021
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month, occurring annually in September since 9/11, creates an ideal
opportunity for every resident of Mount Prospect, Illinois, to join citizens across the United States in
preparing their homes, businesses, and communities for any type of emergency, including natural
disasters and potential terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the 2021 National Preparedness
Month theme of "Prepare to Protect"; and
WHEREAS, planning now, before a disaster, is the best way to improve community recovery from
disasters; and
WHEREAS, when individuals take responsibility for preparing their families and their communities, the
chance of survival and return to normalcy following a disaster is greatly increased; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect employs an Emergency Alert System as well as Village
Information Centers (Green Boxes) to provide residents and businesses with the most up to date
information; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect volunteer group, Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) supports emergency response efforts, distributes public education materials and host educational
events in order to train citizens to be prepared in the event of a disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim
September 2021 as
"NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH"
and on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect, I encourage all business and residents of Mount Prospect
to develop their own emergency preparedness plan and work together toward creating a stronger, more
resilient community.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 7`a day September, 2021
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