HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 179-13•
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, natural disasters in the State of Minnesota have significant physical,
emotional, and financial impacts on many of our citizens and visitors in Rochester each year;
and,
WHEREAS, tornadoes, hail, straight-line winds, lightning, and heat waves create threats
to life, and impact events in the City of Rochester; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester has suffered impacts from tornadoes, high -wind
events, heat waves, and holds many special events that leave participants vulnerable to
lightning and other weather threats; and,
WHEREAS, protecting citizens, visitors, and travelers in and through Rochester is the
responsibility of the Mayor, Common Council, and all city departments and agencies; and,
WHEREAS, Do1Thing.us is a preparedness program that encourages citizens to take
small steps to prepare for a disaster;
WHEREAS, Do1Thing.us offers an easy means to prepare and is translated in multiple
•languages;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 15 — 19, 2013, and
encourages citizens to be prepared for the impacts of severe weather.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Rochester Common Council that
the City of Rochester hereby endorses Do1Thing.us as a method to encourages citizens to
take small steps to prepare for threats posed by weather and other hazards affecting life and
property.
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• PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS /&6 DAY O , 2013.
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APPROVED THIS /6—IN DAY OF % , 2013.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
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Rochester, Minnesota)
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