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WHEREAS, major flooding conditions can cause significant damage to public and private property,
disruption of public services and loss of human life; and Kittitas County has been declared a federal
disaster area nine times since 1964 because of flooding; and
WHEREAS, the total damages to public and private property from these disasters is in excess of
$50,000,000; and
WHEREAS, we can reduce risk and help make our communities more damage resistant by
providing information to residents and property owners about actions they can take to prepare for
floods; and
WHEREAS, the key to understanding the dangers of flooding is through education and awareness;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners do hereby proclaim
the month of November, 2018 as
FLOOD AWARENESS MONTH
We encourage all residents living, working or traveling through flood-prone areas to join us in
developing a flood preparedness plan for themselves and their families.
DATED this 6th day of November, 2018
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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