2002-24844 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2002-24844
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO JOIN WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS
THE UNITED STATES, IN PROCLAIMING MAY 19-25,
2002 AS "NATIONAL HURRICANE AWARENESS
WEEK" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, a lack of hurricane education and planning are common threads
among all major hurricane disasters; and
WHEREAS, by knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take,
you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster; and
WHEREAS, the goal of National Hurricane Awareness Week is to nationally
educate the public about the hazards of hurricanes and provide them with knowledge
which can be used to take action that can protect property and save lives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach's Neighborhood Services Department's
goal is to enrich and enhance the quality of life of our communities through public
outreach, training and education in all facets of life including hurricane preparedness,
evacuation procedures, and post hurricane recovery; and
WHEREAS, the elected officials, departments, and agencies of the City of Miami
Beach all have as their primary concern the safety, welfare, and well being of all the
citizens, residents, and visitors of Miami Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that May 19th to
May 25th, 2002 is hereby proclaimed as "National Hurricane Awareness Week", and the
Mayor and City Commission ask that the people of this City join in to promote hurricane
awareness, preparation, and safety for all.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th
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Condensed Title:
A resolution to declare May 19-25, 2002 as "National Hurricane Awareness Week"
Issue:
Shall the City of Miami Beach declare May 19-25 as "National Hurricane Awareness Week"?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
"National Hurricane Awareness Week" is the second annual public awareness and education outreach
effort of NOAA, FEMA, and the National Weather Service. It is recommended that the City of Miami Beach
adopt the resolution and help promote hurricane awareness and safety.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
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CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez \ ~
City Manager 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING MAY 19-25, 2002 AS
NATIONAL HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK
Date: May 8, 2002
Subject:
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
For the second year in a row, the National Weather Service, National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration, and the Federal Emergency Management Administration have
collectively supported the idea of National Hurricane Awareness Week.
History teaches that hurricane disasters have occurred in the past and will again in the
future. A lack of hurricane education and planning are common threads among all major
hurricane disasters. By educating the public about potential vulnerabilities and what
actions should be taken, the effects of a hurricane disaster can be reduced.
The goal of National Hurricane Awareness Week is to educate the public about the dangers
of hurricanes and develop plans to respond to them. Hurricane hazards come in many
forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Communities across the country
are urged to participate.
South Florida is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and their associated hazards. One of
the City of Miami Beach's Neighborhood Services Department goals is to enrich and
enhance the quality of life of our communities through public outreach, training and
education in all facets of life. Included in this initiative is hurricane preparedness,
evacuation procedures, and post hurricane recovery.
The Neighborhood Services Department will help to broadcast hurricane hazard awareness
throughout the City by public outreach efforts including the provision of reference materials
and Government Cable Channel 20. Passage of the resolution proclaiming May 19th to the
25th as National Hurricane Awareness Week will help promote the City's efforts.
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