Proc. 2012-40 Hurricane Preparedness Week 05-27-12/06-02-12
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2012-40
WHEREAS Texas hurricane season officially begins June 1 and ends November
30, 2012; 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 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 Texas Division of Emergency
Management are designating the week of May 27 – June 2, 2011 as
Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas; and
WHEREAS on behalf of the City of Huntsville, I urge all citizens of this
community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and
to pay close attention to hurricane 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 27 – June 2, 2012
be declared: HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
in the City of Huntsville and urge all citizens to be prepared for the upcoming
hurricane season.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 15 day of May 2012.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor