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Council to proclaim May Volcano Awareness and Preparedness Month in Orting
Summary
Council accepted a draft proclamation designating May as Volcano Awareness and Preparedness Month; staff will finalize the document for mayoral signature.
City staff presented a draft proclamation declaring May as Volcano Awareness and Preparedness Month in Orting, a city situated in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
Staff presentation: the emergency management coordinator proposed the proclamation to emphasize familiarizing residents with volcano hazards and practicing preparedness actions. The item was presented as a mayoral proclamation but staff said it could be adapted as a council proclamation if the council preferred.
Council reaction: council members expressed support for the proclamation and agreed it should be a standalone agenda item. Staff said they would edit the dated draft and bring a finalized version back for signature or mayoral proclamation.
Why it matters: Orting’s proximity to Mount Rainier makes volcanic hazards a community planning and emergency-management concern; the proclamation is intended to raise awareness and encourage preparedness activities during May.
