Senate Concurrent ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SCR 191: California Emergency Preparedness Month.
What SCR 191 does, verified September 7, 2026
<p>This measure designates September 2026 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.</p> <p>The resolution aims to raise public awareness regarding the importance of being ready for emergencies throughout the state.</p> <p>It serves as an official proclamation to encourage residents to review and update their emergency plans during this designated period.</p>
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 201, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-19)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 201, Statutes of 2026. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1 p.m. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6276.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, August 24, 2026 · 292 words
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 191
CHAPTER 201
Relative to California Emergency Preparedness Month.
[ Filed with Secretary of State August 24, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 191, Seyarto. California Emergency Preparedness Month.
This measure would proclaim September 2026 as California Emergency Preparedness Month.
WHEREAS, Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national annual preparedness outreach; and
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans during outreach to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and manmade emergencies; and
WHEREAS, California has experienced a significant increase over the last decade in emergency situations that require individuals to prepare in advance; and
WHEREAS, These disasters include wildfires, earthquakes, snowstorms, floods, mudslides, and other occurrences that can leave Californians without power, food, or other essential items for days; and
WHEREAS, As a result of these emergencies and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have been subject to mandatory evacuations; and
WHEREAS, It is vital that residents and all levels of government have comprehensive plans in place before an emergency or natural disaster occurs; and
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month focuses on plans that include access to adequate shelter, reserves of food and water, backup power for communication devices, plans for pets, and access to transportation; and
WHEREAS, September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of September 2026 as California Emergency Preparedness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages Californians to acknowledge the importance of planning for emergencies to protect themselves and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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