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rortamatton IHEREAS, National Preparedness Month is a nationwide coordinated effort )onsored each September by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to gcourage all Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, organizations, and ,hools; and WHEREAS, the theme of National Preparedness Month 2022 is "A Lasting Legacy", an effort intended to increase public awareness concerning the importance of preparing for emergencies and to persuade individuals and families to take action; and WHEREAS, first responders may not always be able to assist you quickly in an emergency or disaster; furthermore, the most important step you can take in helping them is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care for at least a short period of time following an incident; and WHEREAS, the La Porte Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Police Department, and Emergency Medical Services strive to increase public awareness of the need to prepare for emergencies and disasters; and WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of everyone in La Porte and all community members are urged to make preparedness a priority by taking three simple steps: Prepare an emergency supply kit; make an emergency plan, and stay connected with City. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2022, as in the City of La Porte, and I encourage individuals and organizations to be empowered to take action that will make our community resilient, thereby creating a safer and more prepared La Porte. In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 121h day of September, 2022. Cttp of la J)ort>e Louis R. Rigby, Mayor