To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: August National Emergency Management Awareness Month
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt a resolution proclaiming August 2026 as "National Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the County Emergency Services Manager.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
August marks National Emergency Management Awareness Month, the annual campaign to recognize the work County Departments, Cities, Towns, and Special Districts do to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters that impact our community.
The County's Emergency Management Program is not just the County Office of Emergency Services; it is a multi-department team dedicated to the residents of Contra Costa County. Many departments support Emergency Management through continuous training, disaster response, and recovery operations. More information is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVLZI2eVbJo. Additionally, every Incorporated City and Town has Emergency Management Programs supporting their communities. More info about your city can be found at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1243/View-Cities-Communities-of-Contra-Costa.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, Contra Costa will not proclaim August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF: Recognizing August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month
WHEREAS, emergencies and disasters can occur unexpectedly, posing significant threats to life, property, and the environment; and
WHEREAS, federal, state, and local emergency managers dedicate countless hours to developing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs to protect the lives and property of all persons living in the United States ...
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