HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Flood Awareness MonthPROCTAMATION
WHEREAS, maior flooding conditions can cause significant damage to public and private property,
disruption of public services and Ioss of human life; and Kittitas County has been declared a iederal
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 piepare 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 2022 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 1st day of November 2022
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON
ry Wright, Vice-
Brett W Commissioner