Proclamation - Severe Weather Awareness Week

WHEREAS, Governor Rick Perry has declared the week of February 21st through 27th, 2010 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Each year brings the potential for violent weather to Texas; and

WHEREAS, Large portions of our state including the City of Frisco, can be devastated by flooding, tornadoes, hail storms, straight line winds and other severe emergencies; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service have joined together to urge all citizens to prepare for severe weather events and to educate themselves on safety strategies.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, in official recognition of this statewide event, do hereby proclaim February 21st through 27th, 2010, as

“SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK”

And urge everyone in our community to learn more about and to participate in severe weather preparedness activities available in the City of Frisco.