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Designating the fourth week of September, each year, as Climate Preparedness Week, and urging public participation in associated activities.
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WHEREAS, Somerville is vulnerable to many of the risks associated with climate change, including extreme heat, extreme precipitation, and sea level rise, and is already feeling the effects of climate disruption through extreme weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and heat waves; and
WHEREAS, Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW), a network of local leaders building climate resilience through grassroots organizing, community planning, and policy advocacy, has designated the week of September 24-30, 2019 as “Climate Preparedness Week”; and
WHEREAS, Through education, service, planning, and other activities, Climate Preparedness Week will serve as an entry point for residents to engage with these issues on a long-term basis, and will empower residents to help their families, friends, and fellow community members better prepare for climate change; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, That the Somerville City Council go on record encouraging public officials and community institutions in Somerville to engage in Climate Preparedness Week and ensure that we are prepared for the effects of climate change and extreme weather; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That all relevant City Departments help facilitate the activities associated with Climate Preparedness Week; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the fourth week of September, each year, be designated as “Climate Preparedness Week.”