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AR SCR6

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jane English

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Declares the first week of September 2019 as "Resiliency Week" in Arkansas to raise public awareness of disaster mitigation strategies
  • Highlights that natural disasters have cost the nation over $1 trillion since 1908 and impact local and state economies through lost payrolls, sales, and income taxes
  • Notes that every $1 spent on hazard mitigation provides $6 in future benefits, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency study
  • Emphasizes that 25% of small businesses impacted by natural disasters never reopen and that mitigation planning breaks the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction
  • Recognizes September as "National Preparedness Month" and the importance of developing long-term mitigation strategies to protect people and property

Legislative Description

To Bring Awareness To Pre-disaster Mitigation Programs And To Declare The First Week Of September "resiliency Week".

Last Action

Reviewed by the Governor

4/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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