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SCR 97

Relative to California Emergency Preparedness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 18 co-sponsors

California designates an Emergency Preparedness Month through legislative resolution to encourage public disaster readiness awareness statewide.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 157, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 97

Legislative bill overview

SCR 97 designates a specific month in California as "Emergency Preparedness Month" to raise public awareness about disaster readiness and emergency planning. The bill is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the state legislature's intent rather than creating enforceable law or allocating funds.

Why is this important

Emergency preparedness awareness can help residents develop evacuation plans, maintain emergency supplies, and understand community resources before disasters strike. Given California's frequent exposure to wildfires, earthquakes, and other emergencies, designated awareness months can prompt individuals and organizations to take concrete preparedness steps.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue that designating a month is performative without accompanying budget increases or new emergency preparedness programs
  • Competing priorities: Some may question whether legislative time spent on awareness resolutions could be directed toward funding emergency response infrastructure
  • Implementation clarity: The resolution doesn't specify enforcement mechanisms or how state agencies will actively promote the observance beyond the formal designation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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