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2017 - 2018 LEGISLATURE
October 18, 2017 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor and Vinehout, cosponsored
by Representatives Anderson, Crowley, Hesselbein, Mason, Shankland,
Sinicki, C. Taylor and Subeck. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.
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1Relating to: proclaiming September 2017 as Emergency Preparedness Month.
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Whereas, natural disasters affect communities across the country, so it is
3important that every household is prepared; and
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Whereas, any community can be impacted by a disaster or emergency; and
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Whereas, common disasters may include extreme heat, extreme cold, flooding,
6winter storms, droughts, and wildfires; and
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Whereas, lack of emergency preparedness can result in injury, death, and
8preventable monetary damages; and
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Whereas, families across Wisconsin can take active steps to prevent and
10mitigate against emergencies; these steps may include insurance, emergency
11planning, and developing emergency preparedness and supply kits; and
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Whereas, federal, state, and local governments have developed and created
13programs to inform communities of common prevention and survival tools in case an
14emergency occurs; and
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Whereas, Wisconsin winters and storms pose elevated risks for commuters; and
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1Whereas, Wisconsin has averaged 20,000 motor vehicle crashes during the
2winter months; and
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Whereas, keeping a winter emergency kit with blankets, a first aid kit, a
4flashlight, and booster cables may help individuals prepare for and overcome harsh
5winter conditions; and
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Whereas, the legislature has an opportunity to bring awareness to the
7importance of emergency preparedness; now, therefore, be it
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8Resolved by the
senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
9proclaims September 2017 as Emergency Preparedness Month in Wisconsin.
