HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-08 Proclamation - National Preparedness Month ProclamationOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of Tukwila residents is of the utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time and may result from natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods,
wildfires, and severe storms, as well as from human -caused incidents and health related emergencies such as
pandemics; and
WHEREAS, preparing for emergencies can significantly reduce the loss of life and property and help the community
recover more quickly; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's Emergency Management staff and volunteers work diligently to help prepare the community for
hazards that could impact their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Division works closely with many organizations and neighborhood groups in
Tukwila to help maintain readiness, including the Tukwila Emergency Communications Team (TECTeam); and
WHEREAS, preparing includes plotting an evacuation route from home and work, knowing how neighbors wilt help
each other during an emergency, and knowing how to get information from trusted sources, including the Tukwila's
Emergency Management Division and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and Tukwila Police Department; and
WHEREAS, each household is encouraged to make an emergency kit to survive for at least two weeks without help.
Tips to create a kit are available at https://www.tukwilawa.govfdepartments/emergency mono gement/build-a-kit/;
and
WHEREAS, every community member is encouraged to register for ALERT KING COUNTY at
https://accountportal.onsolve.net/AlertKC, a free service used in an emergency to inform the public with accurate
information, allowing community members to respond accordingly; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is committed to supporting emergency preparedness efforts, providing resources, and
promoting education and awareness to ensure that all community members have the tools and knowledge
necessary to protect themselves and their families;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Thomas McLeod, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim September 2025 as:
National Preparedness Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community members to sign up for ALERT KING COUNTY and create or
update emergency preparedness plans.
Presented this 8th day of September, 2025.
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Thomas McLeod, Mayor