HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/17/2018 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 21-27, 2018 AS FLOOD APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April to September is the season most commonly associated with snowmelt
flooding and thunderstorm flash flooding; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has experienced the social, economic and environmental
consequences of loss of life and damage to property caused by flood disasters; and
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness depends on the leadership and efforts of public
officials dedicated to public safety and requires the establishment of farsighted and proactive
public policy; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities was recently awarded a Community Rating System
Class 2 designation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, recognizing the City’s
comprehensive Stormwater and Floodplain Management Program; and
WHEREAS, by being informed, prepared, and taking proper protective action, the
residents of Fort Collins can reduce the potential for loss of life and damage to property when
threatened by flood events.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins, do
hereby proclaim the week of July 21-27, 2018, as
FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of July, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk