TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: May 22, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 5 Mins
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Declaring May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Mendocino County
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Proclamation Declaring May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors has adopted previous Proclamations on: May 16, 2017; May 17, 2016; May 19, 2015; May 20, 2014; May 21, 2013 and May 21, 2012.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Across the nation, people are recognizing the week of May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week and acknowledging the valuable service provided by EMS responders. In recognition of this vital public service, we are requesting that the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week. EMS teams consist of emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, dispatch centers, law enforcement personnel, educators, administrators, and may others.
As a focal point for local EMS Week activities, the 6th annual reunion of patient survivors and their rescuers will be held on May 23, 2018, where local emergency response agencies will join in recognizing these local heroes.
Staff is extending an invitation to all Board members to attend the Survivor's Reunion and ask that one read the proclamation at this event.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.acep.org/emsweek/
FISCAL IMPACT:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
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