08-16-2011 National Preparedness MonthPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
by Virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution in the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside to encourage Americans
to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities; and
WHEREAS, this September marks the ten-year anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks of 9/11,
including a jet airplane crash into the Pentagon that killed 125 military and civilian public servants
and 64 people on the plane; and
WHEREAS, in observing this tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the memory of
those who were lost by doing all we can to ensure that our Virginia communities are prepared to
respond and recover from all types of disasters and hazards; and
WHEREAS, those who are prepared for emergencies recover faster and can help others who also
may be affected, demonstrating community spirit in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility, and every family that is able
should prepare to be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours after disaster strikes; and
WHEREAS, Virginia families can start their preparedness actions by making an emergency plan
and stocking at least three days' of essential supplies including water and food that won't spoil and
a hand-crank or battery-powered radio and extra batteries to hear emergency information; and
NOW, THEREFORE, as designated by Governor Robert F. McDonnell, the Pittsylvania County
Board of Supervisors do hereby recognize September 2011 as NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
MONTH in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and they encourage all citizens to be
ready by taking steps to prepare for emergencies at home, at work and in communities of
Pittsylvania County.
Given under my hand this 16th day of August 2011.
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Tim R. B rber, Chairman
Pittsy~ia County Boa~dj of Supervisors
William D. Sleeper, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of