1989-220-Commending The Disaster Aid Response Team (Dart) For Service To The Citizens Of The Town Of Los Gatos During Earthquake EmergencyRESOLUTION 1989 - 220
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMENDING
THE DISASTER AID RESPONSE TEAM (DART)
FOR SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DURING EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and
property have arisen within the Town of Los Gatos caused by earthquake commencing
at or about 5:04 P.M. on the 17th day of October, 1989; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager of the Town of Los Gatos acting as Director
of Emergency Services, did proclaim the existence of a local emergency within
the Town of Los Gatos on the 17th day of October, 1989; and
WHEREAS, DART responded immediately to provide help and assistance to
the Community during this time of peril; and
WHEREAS, DART is a volunteer organization whose purpose is emergency
response in the event of disaster and to provide search and rescue, medical,
emergency response and public services for the Town of Los Gatos; and
WHEREAS, DART can stand as a model for all communities to show the type
of support available during such a disaster as the Town has experienced.
WHEREAS, DART assisted with the initial set -up of the Emergency
Operations Center by bringing the portable generator and lights which they
maintained throughout the time the Emergency Operations Center stayed outside;
and
WHEREAS, five DART members were immediately assigned to evacuation
sites to provide liaison and support for members of the community who were
displaced from their homes. DART also assisted and supported other agencies such
as the Red Cross: and
WHEREAS, DART members stood security posts in the downtown business
district on regular schedules along with Los Gatos Police Officers and those
outside agency officers assigned by the Office of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, in the first 7 days of the emergency DART members provided
over 1,000 hours of volunteer services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes that the nature of this service
has been above and beyond the call of duty;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is with great pride that the Town
Council of the Town of Los Gatos renders its deep appreciation and gratitude on
behalf of the Community to DART for their dedicated service to the citizens of
the Town during the State of Emergency caused by the Earthquake of October 17,
1989,
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 20th day of November, 1989 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NAYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
SIGNED;
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GAT S
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Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson
Robert L. Hamilton, Brent N. Ventura
Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito
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