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WHEREAS, emergencies and disasters can occur unexpectedly, posing significant threats to life, property and the environment; and
WHEREAS, Local emergency managers, emergency managers across all sectors, community leaders, State governments and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 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 and U.S. territories; and
WHEREAS, Emergency managers across the United States and U.S. territories are charged with establishing and maintaining the capabilities necessary to effectively direct, coordinate and support emergency and disaster response and recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, The mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery align with the core capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal; and
WHEREAS, The emergency managers serve the nation by responding to countless emergencies and disasters each year, demonstrating commitment, compassion and professionalism in protecting the public; and
WHEREAS, The efforts of our nation’s emergency managers have helped millions of community members across the United States recover, rebuild, and become more resilient in the face of adversity:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim August, 2025 to be
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARENESS MONTH
in the The City of Fargo and urge all Fargo residents to express their sincere appreciation for emergency managers in every sector who work diligently to prepare, protect and serve our cities, counties, states, tribes, territories, regions and organizations against all hazards and risks.