FY2006-20 Supporting House Bill 83 - AK Seismic Hazards Safety CommissionKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2006 -20
Introduced by. Manager Orford
Requested by. Assemblynember Williams
Introduced: _ 12/01/20/05
Adopted: 12/01/20/05
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 83,
RETAINING THE ALASKA SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, earthquakes and tsunamis continue to present hazards worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Alaska is located in one of the world's most active seismic zones; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission composed of knowledgeable
professionals, was created primarily to:
1. Recommend goals and priorities for seismic and tsunami hazard risk mitigation to the public
and private sectors;
2. Recommend policies to the governor and the legislature, including needed research, mapping,
and monitoring programs;
3. Offer advice on coordinating disaster preparedness and seismic and tsunami hazard risk
mitigation activities of government at all levels, review the practices for recovery and
reconstruction after a major earthquake or tsunami, and recommend improvements to mitigate
losses from similar future events;
4. Gather, analyze, and disseminate information of general interest on seismic and tsunami
hazard risk mitigation;
5. Establish and maintain necessary working relationships with other public and private agencies;
6. Review predictions and warnings issued by the federal government, research institutions, and
other organizations and persons and suggest appropriate responses at the state and local
levels; and
7. Review proposed seismic and tsunami hazard notifications and supporting information from
state agencies, evaluate possible socioeconomic consequences, recommend that the govemor
issue formal seismic and tsunami hazard notifications when appropriate, and advise state and
local agencies of appropriate responses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH supports retention of the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission with the passage of
House Bill 83.
Kodiak Island Borough Alaska
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER 2005
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J th A. Nielsen, CMC, = .rough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BORO
9me M. Selby, Boro - • ,4 - •
Resolution No. FY2006 -20
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