This measure would proclaim September 2024 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

This measure would proclaim September 2024 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

This measure would proclaim September 2024 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 man-made 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 other occurrences that can leave Californians without power or food for days; and

WHEREAS, In the last year, California suffered 14 declared emergencies, including rainstorms, wildfire, and windstorms, and several other emergency situations, such as collapsed infrastructure and heat waves; 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 2024 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 man-made 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 other occurrences that can leave Californians without power or food for days; and

WHEREAS, In the last year, California suffered 14 declared emergencies, including rainstorms, wildfire, and windstorms, and several other emergency situations, such as collapsed infrastructure and heat waves; 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 2024 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 man-made 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 other occurrences that can leave Californians without power or food for days; and

WHEREAS, In the last year, California suffered 14 declared emergencies, including rainstorms, wildfire, and windstorms, and several other emergency situations, such as collapsed infrastructure and heat waves; 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 2024 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 223

Author: Rodriguez (D), et al.

Introduced: 7/3/24

Vote: 21

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

SUBJECT: California Emergency Preparedness Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims September 2024 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California has experienced an uptick over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance. These disasters include wildfires, earthquakes, snowstorms, floods, mudslides, and other incidents that can leave Californians without power, food, or other essential items for days.
2. In 2022, there were 11 declared emergency situations in California, including 7,490 wildfires, hundreds of earthquakes, numerous blackouts, extensive flooding, and a massive snowstorm.
3. In response to emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of Californians have been subject to mandatory evacuations and displacements.
4. It is vital that all levels of government and residents have a comprehensive plan in place before an emergency or natural disaster occurs. These plans should include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food, water, and medical supplies, backup power sources, strategies for protecting animals, and access to transportation.
5. September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month.

This resolution:

1. Proclaims the month of September 2024 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.
2. Encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families.

Comments

According to author, “As Chair of the Emergency Management Committee, I am proud to declare September as Emergency Preparedness Month in California. I always say California is a disaster-prone state, and we can never be over-prepared. In 2023, we experienced 14 declared emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Month is an effort to educate the public, prepare for disasters, and raise awareness of the importance of planning and preparedness.”

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures declaring California Emergency Preparedness Month:

• SCR 75 (Ochoa Bogh, Resolution Chapter 80, Statutes of 2024).
• ACR 210 (Rodriguez, 2022) – Died in the Senate Rules Committee.
• ACR 101 (Seyarto, Resolution Chapter 141, Statutes of 2021).

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/13/24)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/13/24)

None received

Prepared by: Russell Manning / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/14/24 14:03:19

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 223

Author:(Rodriguez)

As Introduced Ver:July 3, 2024

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Proclaims September 2024 as California Emergency Preparedness Month and encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families.

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 man-made 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 other occurrences that can leave Californians without power or food for days.
4. In the last year, California suffered 14 declared emergencies, including rainstorms, wildfire, and windstorms, 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. I always say California is a disaster-prone state, and we can never be over-prepared. In 2023, we experienced 14 declared emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Month is an effort to educate the public, prepare for disasters, and raise awareness of the importance of planning and preparedness.

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: 10-0-1

YES: Pacheco, Mathis, Cervantes, Flora, Friedman, Holden, Jones-Sawyer, Low, Maienschein, Arambula

ABS, ABST OR NV: Waldron

UPDATED

VERSION: July 3, 2024

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003745

Date of Hearing: August 5, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 223 (

Author:Rodriguez) – As Introduced Ver:July 3, 2024

SUBJECT: California Emergency Preparedness Month.

SUMMARY: Proclaims September 2024 as California Emergency Preparedness Month and encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families. 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 man-made 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 other occurrences that can leave Californians without power or food for days.
4. In the last year, California suffered 14 declared emergencies, including rainstorms, wildfire, and windstorms, 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: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

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