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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 55
BY SENATOR MILLIGAN
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To urge and request every parish Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) to provide
annual training on disaster response for their local and municipal leadership.
WHEREAS, every year, disasters put millions of Americans in danger and cost
billions of dollars in property damage and lives lost; and
WHEREAS, in the wake of a disaster, the people of Louisiana have always come
together with compassion and courage; and
WHEREAS, every parish Office of Emergency Preparedness plays a part in helping
communities reduce risk, assisting emergency officials in preparing for all hazards, and
aiding people in getting back on their feet after their lives are disrupted by a disaster or an
emergency; and
WHEREAS, experience teaches that the basic tenets of responding to specific needs
and involving the local people are essential, particularly in emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, training is essential to the success of any group of individuals who must
work together seamlessly toward a common goal; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive training of groups charged with responding to natural
disasters or other emergencies is imperative to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of
the people of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, everyone needs training to become familiar with protective actions for
preservation of life and safety; and
WHEREAS, the aim of training is to build the capacity of leadership and their
subordinates to improve preparedness and response at all levels during and after disasters
and to give all components of the team the means to work together in a coordinated manner;
and
WHEREAS, local and municipal leadership should be trained to ensure they are
familiar with their defined roles and responsibilities in case of an emergency or disaster; and
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WHEREAS, records documenting the scope of training and the names of the
participants and instructors should be maintained in accordance with the applicable retention
schedules; and
WHEREAS, when a disaster occurs, prompt and reliable information exchange,
coordinated behavior, and self-sacrifice play roles in securing collective safety and recovery.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request every parish Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) to provide annual
training on disaster response for their local and municipal leadership.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and each Office of Emergency
Preparedness regional director.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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