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t <br /> RESOLUTION NO. <br /> 44 ` ET 7' <br /> A RESOLUTION adopting the Everett Hazard Mitigation Plan. <br /> Whereas, the City of Everett has experienced damage from natural and human <br /> caused hazards such as flooding, severe weather, earthquakes and hazardous materials <br /> incidents in the past, and; <br /> Whereas, the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all jurisdictions to adopt <br /> and keep current a local hazard mitigation plan in order to receive disaster mitigation funding <br /> from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and; <br /> Whereas, the City of Everett received and accepted a Pre-Disaster Mitigation <br /> Program planning grant award of federal funds to update the existing Hazard Mitigation Plan <br /> which had reached the end of its planning cycle, and; <br /> Whereas, the mitigation planning process, after more than one year of research and <br /> providing the public opportunities to participate in its update, has resulted in a completed <br /> Hazard Mitigation Plan, and; <br /> Whereas, the Everett Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies and prioritizes a number of <br /> proposed projects and programs targeted at reducing risks from natural hazards and mitigating <br /> disaster impacts, and; <br /> Whereas, Washington Emergency Management Division and Federal Emergency <br /> Management Agency, Region X, officials have reviewed and approved the City of Everett <br /> Hazard Mitigation Plan contingent upon the official adoption of this Resolution, and; <br /> Whereas, the Everett Hazard Mitigation Plan represents the City's commitment to <br /> reduce risks from natural hazards, and will serve as a reference in committing future resources <br /> for hazard impact reduction. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Everett hereby adopts the updated 2011 <br /> Everett Hazard Mitigation Plan. <br /> Council Member Introducing Resolution <br /> Passed and approved this day of , 2012. <br /> Council President <br /> 2 <br />