Pennsylvania SR 154: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1171
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 154
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MUTH, L. WILLIAMS, PISCIOTTANO, KANE, TARTAGLIONE,
MALONE, COMITTA, BROWN, HAYWOOD, COSTA, FONTANA, VOGEL AND
HUTCHINSON, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2025 as "National
Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, September has been designated by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency as "National Preparedness Month" to
remind all Americans to prepare themselves and their families
now and throughout the year for disasters; and
WHEREAS, Disasters and emergencies can strike without
warning, posing significant threats to life, property and
community well-being; and
WHEREAS, Residents can take simple steps to decrease their
risk of illness and injury when faced with an emergency, be it
manmade or natural; and
WHEREAS, Preparedness measures include establishing family
evacuation and communication plans, creating financial and
medical readiness strategies, determining how to shelter in
place and considering the unique needs of children, seniors,
individuals with disabilities and pets; and
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WHEREAS, Residents are encouraged to review insurance
coverage, maintain essential supplies and safeguard financial
and medical records in case of crisis; and
WHEREAS, A well-prepared citizenry strengthens the resilience
of this Commonwealth, reduces risk of injury and loss and
supports faster recovery from disasters; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of September
2025 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That residents of this Commonwealth be encouraged
to take proactive steps to prepare themselves, their families
and their communities and to recognize the work of emergency
managers, first responders and organizations dedicated to
protecting lives and property.
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