This measure would proclaim September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

This measure would proclaim September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

This measure would proclaim September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

WHEREAS, Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agencys national annual preparedness outreach; and

WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during the month and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies; and

WHEREAS, California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance; and

WHEREAS, These disasters include rolling blackouts, wildfires, mudslides, and others that can leave Californians without power or food for days; and

WHEREAS, In the last year, California suffered 13 declared emergencies, including fires, drought, extreme heat, winter storms, and oil spills, and several other emergency situations such as blackouts, earthquakes, and high winds; and

WHEREAS, In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations; and

WHEREAS, It is more critical than ever before that Californians have a plan prior to experiencing these events; and

WHEREAS, These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation; and

WHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agencys national annual preparedness outreach; and

WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during the month and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies; and

WHEREAS, California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance; and

WHEREAS, These disasters include rolling blackouts, wildfires, mudslides, and others that can leave Californians without power or food for days; and

WHEREAS, In the last year, California suffered 13 declared emergencies, including fires, drought, extreme heat, winter storms, and oil spills, and several other emergency situations such as blackouts, earthquakes, and high winds; and

WHEREAS, In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations; and

WHEREAS, It is more critical than ever before that Californians have a plan prior to experiencing these events; and

WHEREAS, These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation; and

WHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agencys national annual preparedness outreach; and

WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during the month and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies; and

WHEREAS, California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance; and

WHEREAS, These disasters include rolling blackouts, wildfires, mudslides, and others that can leave Californians without power or food for days; and

WHEREAS, In the last year, California suffered 13 declared emergencies, including fires, drought, extreme heat, winter storms, and oil spills, and several other emergency situations such as blackouts, earthquakes, and high winds; and

WHEREAS, In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations; and

WHEREAS, It is more critical than ever before that Californians have a plan prior to experiencing these events; and

WHEREAS, These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation; and

WHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 112

Author: Rodriguez (D), et al.

Introduced: 8/14/23

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/24/23

SUBJECT: California Emergency Preparedness Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agency's national annual preparedness outreach.
2. National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during the month and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies.
3. California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance. These disasters include rolling blackouts, wildfires, mudslides, and others that can leave Californians without power or food for days.
4. In the last year, California suffered 13 declared emergencies, including fires, drought, extreme heat, winter storms, and oil spills, and several other emergency situations. In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations.
5. It is more critical than ever before that Californians have a plan prior to experiencing these events. These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation.
6. September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month.

This resolution proclaims September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

Comments

According to the author,

As Chair of the Emergency Management Committee, I am proud to declare September as Emergency Preparedness Month in California, aligning our State with the National recognition. I always say California is a disaster-prone state, and we can never be over-prepared. Emergency Preparedness Month is an effort to educate the public, prepare for disasters, and raise awareness of the importance of planning and preparing for emergencies.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/28/23)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/28/23)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/31/23 10:47:02

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 112

Author:(Rodriguez)

As Introduced Ver:August 14, 2023

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Proclaims September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

Major Provisions

1. Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agency's national annual preparedness outreach.
2. National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during the month and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies.
3. California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance. These disasters include rolling blackouts, wildfires, mudslides, and others that can leave Californians without power or food for days.
4. In the last year, California suffered 13 declared emergencies, including fires, drought, extreme heat, winter storms, and oil spills, and several other emergency situations. In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations.
5. It is more critical than ever before that Californians have a plan prior to experiencing these events. These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation.
6. September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

As Chair of the Emergency Management Committee, I am proud to declare September as Emergency Preparedness Month in California, aligning our State with the National recognition. I always say California is a disaster-prone state, and we can never be over-prepared. Emergency Preparedness Month is an effort to educate the public, prepare for disasters, and raise awareness of the importance of planning and preparing for emergencies.

Arguments in Support

None on file

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 10-0-3

YES: Ramos, Addis, Dixon, Flora, Lowenthal, Ortega, Pacheco, Reyes, Blanca Rubio, Ward

ABS, ABST OR NV: Waldron, Low, Valencia

UPDATED

VERSION: August 14, 2023

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001279

Date of Hearing: August 17, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

James Ramos, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 112 (

Author:Rodriguez) – As Introduced Ver:August 14, 2023

SUBJECT: California Emergency Preparedness Month.

SUMMARY: Proclaims September 2023 as California Emergency Preparedness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national annual preparedness outreach.
2. National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during the month and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies.
3. California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance. These disasters include rolling blackouts, wildfires, mudslides, and others that can leave Californians without power or food for days.
4. In the last year, California suffered 13 declared emergencies, including fires, drought, extreme heat, winter storms, and oil spills, and several other emergency situations. In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations.
5. It is more critical than ever before that Californians have a plan prior to experiencing these events. These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation.
6. September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800