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Of Report Number: O 'C5 N~ Agenda Section: V - MORON Report Date 21 June 2007 the city that works for you Council Meeting Date 10 Jul 2007 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Proclaiming 2007 the Year to Get Ready! DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Robert J. Jacobson, Director of Public Safety CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report ' .r Comments attached J' Recommendation: Approve the Resolution Proclaiming 2007 the Year to GET READY! And to call upon local residents to Get a Plan, Get a Kit, and Get Involved to help save lives in our Community. Legislative History: N/A Financial Impact: None Explanation: The American Red Cross conducted a survey in 2006 which indicated that the majority of Americans have not taken the basic steps needed to prepare for a disaster or an emergency situation. In response, the American Red Cross launched the GET READY! Campaign to assist communities with information and training for citizens to become better prepared for disasters and emergency situations. This proclamation and campaign will provide a continuing partnership between the Twin Cities Area Red Cross and the City of New Brighton to provide free community presentations, access to the Safety Mobile which offers presentations for K thru 5t" grade students, presentations on health issues, and multicultural outreach programs. The City of New Brighton and its Citizens have been very proactive in training and education to help prepare for disasters and emergencies. This partnership with the Twin Cities Area Red Cross can provide enhanced opportunities for our Citizens. Costs and funding: Training, wit e eption of CPR, is free of charge, we need only provide space. Robert J. J bson Director o Public Safety I TOUWIL\REPORTS\2007\Public Safety\Get Ready Campaign doc