The Governor's Office
of Emergency Services on Monday will announce the
Sacramento-area launch of a year-long, statewide campaign
designed to motivate Californians to "Be Smart, Be
Responsible, Be Prepared.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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Statement By The White House Press Secretary

That is our hope, that all
of California be prepared for disasters.

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"By teaching these children to be safe, they
become empowered to teach their parents and siblings, who will then
teach their colleagues and neighbors and friends and ultimately
increasing the safety of all Californians.ca.org
The Fifth Annual Disaster Resistant California Conference is
bringing together more than 400 emergency managers, businesses ,
non-profit organizations and elected officials to discuss how to
better prepare California against disasters.

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Get Ready!" It took place at the start of
the three-day Disaster Resistant California 2005 conference, aimed at
strengthening California against all natural and human-caused
disasters and emergencies."
The children at the Only Love Center received several materials to
increase their understanding of disaster safety.

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WHERE: Outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1209 L Street in Sacramento
Corner of 12th and L.

WHAT: While California faces its fair share of disasters -- from
wildfires to earthquakes to winter storms -- more than 70
percent of the state's residents remain unprepared and more
than half do not have a disaster plan.

CAMPAIGN DETAILS: The campaign is funded mostly by private
sponsorships.gov.

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gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The Governor's Office of Emergency Services on Monday
announced the Sacramento-area launch of a year -long, statewide
campaign designed to motivate Californians to "Be Smart, Be
Responsible, Be Prepared .iinc.

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WASHINGTON, The following is a statement by the
White House Press Secretary regarding the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on
April 2, 2005, and continuing . A complete conference program is available at
www.

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ADVISORY. These include: $2. We can have peace of mind in
knowing that they are prepared for a disaster or emergency," said OES
Director Henry Renteria.

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5 million in product and in-kind
contributions from Safeway /Vons; $1 million from SBC
Communications toward the California Fire Foundation's education
initiative; public service announcement production services from
Viacom Outdoor; printing 500,000 "10 Ways You Can Be Disaster
Prepared" brochures funded by Allstate Insurance Company; and
emergency preparedness gear and packs available at the Home
Depot and Safeway stores.ca.

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The coloring books are available for distribution from OES upon
request and as a free download at www.

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The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected
individuals in the counties of Bradford, Bucks, Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe,
Northampton, Pike, Wayne, and Wyoming ..

WHO: Henry R.

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Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response , Department of
Homeland Security, named Thomas Davies as the Federal Coordinating Officer for
Federal recovery operations in the affected area.oes.gov

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WHEN: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 10:30 a. The conference is
sponsored by OES and San Jose State University's Collaborative for
Disaster Mitigation.

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Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs , low-
cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help
individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michael D.

"The books are fun learning tools that promote household safety,"
said Candysse Miller, executive director of the Insurance Information
Network of California , a non-profit association.

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The Agency said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in
the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by
registering online at http://www.m.

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to 6 p. Get Ready!" It will take place at
the second day of the three day Disaster Resistant California
2005 conference, aimed at strengthening California against
all natural and human-caused disasters and emergencies. "This program is
designed to teach children earthquake safety tips at a level they can
easily relate to, understand and share with their families.

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The Agency said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and
more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the
assessments are completed .m. Renteria, Director, Governor's Office of Emergency
Services
- General disaster preparedness campaign and Disaster
Preparedness Month
Guna Selvaduray, PhD , Executive Director, Collaborative for
Disaster Mitigation
- The importance of partnerships in strengthening
communities
Richard McCarthy, Executive Director, Seismic Safety
Commission
- The new "Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Safety" unveiled
Michael Collins, Executive Director, California State
Independent Living Council
- Preparedness for vulnerable populations, including the
disabled, elderly and small children
Chris Johnson, Spokesperson, American Red Cross
- The importance of pet and livestock disaster preparedness

VISUALS: A child and pet demonstrate pet preparedness.
"Children are so precious to us.

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seven days a week until
further notice. Discount parking coupon for $9 parking
will be provided upon arrival to media.
While California faces its fair share of disasters -- from
wildfires to earthquakes to winter storms - - more than 70 percent of
the state's residents remain unprepared and more than half do not have
a disaster plan.gov. The IINC earthquake
activity books are available in both English and Spanish, also
available as a free download off the IINC Web site at www.

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Conference available at
http://www. They received a "Be
Smart" coloring book produced by OES and an earthquake activity book
produced by the Insurance Information Network of California.

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ADVISORY/Governor's Office of Emergency Services to Launch Major Statewide Disaster Preparedness Campaign During Disaster Conference; Highlighting Disaster Tip

Kids and Quakes: Lessons in Survival; Sports Mascot Helps Preschoolers Prepare for an Earthquake

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Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard
mitigation measures statewide.fema. The toll-free
telephone numbers will operate from 8 a.----Children
normally learn the Three R's in school, but the mascot of the San Jose
Earthquakes soccer team added a fourth "R " to preschoolers' curriculum
today by teaching them to prepare for Rumblers.
Children at the Only Love Center learned about earthquake safety
when "Q" led them in a Duck, Cover and Hold drill to kick off a
year-long disaster preparation campaign leading up to the 100-year
anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.ca.