19-hurricane-awareness-week PROCLAMATION NO. 2006-19
WHEREAS Texas hurricane season officially begins June 1 and ends November 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS The 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storm;
and
WHEREAS Both public and private entities should develop emergency response and recovery plans in accordance with local jurisdictions and local emergency management officers; and
WHEREAS The National Weather Service and the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management are designating the week of May 21 – 27, 2006 as Hurricane Awareness Week in Texas; and
WHEREAS The best defense is preparedness and public education about the dangers of the high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornadoes that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction
with a hurricane or tropical storm, therefore be it resolved that Huntsville Texas urges all citizens of this county and this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities,
and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
MAY 21 – 27, 2006
be declared:
HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Huntsville and urge all citizens to be prepared for the upcoming Hurricane season.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 2nd day of May 2006.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
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J. TURNER, MAYOR