By virtue of the power vested in me

I Do Hereby Declare

The week of

May 4^th – 10^th , 2025

as "Emergency Preparedness Week"

in the City of Pembroke.

Whereas the City of Pembroke recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario; and

Whereas the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency; and

Whereas the safety of our community is the responsibility of each and every one of us and we must prepare now and learn how to secure a strong and healthy tomorrow.

Now Therefore, I, Ron Gervais, Mayor of the City of Pembroke, do hereby proclaim the week of May 4^th to May 10^th, 2025 to be Emergency Preparedness Week in the City of Pembroke, and encourage all citizens and businesses to be prepared and know your risk. This will help our community to become more aware of the importance of planning ahead and preparing for emergency situations.

Dated in the Mayor’s Office this 15^th day of April, 2025.

Ron Gervais

Mayor, City of Pembroke