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PROCLAMATION SEVERE SUMMER WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK April 26-30, 2004 WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is a function of government, dependent upon the efforts of many career civil servants and volunteers, and the leadership of executive officers; and WHEREAS, severe summer storms can cause damaging winds, hail, rural fires, flash flooding, hazardous materials releases, and power outages. All storms are dangerous and have the potential of being deadly and can cause serious injury and damage to property; and WHEREAS, North Dakota individuals, families, schools, and businesses are encouraged to develop a disaster plan with protective actions to follow when severe weather strikes; and WHEREAS, under the coordination of the National Weather Service, with the strong support of the North Dakota Division of Emergency Management, local emergency managers, a number of state, federal, and local, and volunteer agencies and businesses, will be informing and educating the public on steps that should be taken to survive the severe weather hazards and the potential disasters that this summer may bring; and WHEREAS, experience has demonstrated that a well-informed and prepared public can better cope with and survive life threatening severe summer storms. Government agencies strongly recommend citizens become informed of community warning systems available. These include outdoor warnings, weather radio, the emergency alert system, and other radio and television broadcasts; and NOW, THEREFORE, as the Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim April 26-30, 2004, SEVERE SUMMER WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK in the Cass County of North Dakota. Chairman, Cass County Commission ATTEST: Cass County Auditor