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Resolution adopting the Milwaukee County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan.
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WHEREAS, in October of 2000, the President of the United States signed into law the “Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000” (PL 106-390) to amend the “Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988” which, among other provisions, requires local governments to adopt a pre-disaster mitigation plan in order to be eligible for hazard mitigation funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has worked closely with Milwaukee County Emergency Management to develop a county-wide pre-disaster mitigation plan that will serve the needs of West Allis; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis supports the Milwaukee County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan as a logical means toward protecting people and property from the potential devastating effects of natural hazards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the “Milwaukee County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan,” as approved by Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, be and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the proper local, county, state, and federal officials.
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