WHEREAS, emergencies and disasters can occur unexpectedly, posing significant threats to life, property, and the environment; and

WHEREAS, local emergency managers, emergency managers across all sectors, community leaders, State governments, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dedicate countless hours to developing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs to protect the lives and property of all persons living in the United States and U.S. territories; and

WHEREAS, emergency managers across the United States and U.S. territories are charged with establishing and maintaining the capabilities necessary to effectively direct, coordinate, and support emergency and disaster response and recovery efforts; and

WHEREAS, the mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery align with the core capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal; and

WHEREAS, the emergency managers serve the nation by responding to countless emergencies and disasters each year, demonstrating commitment, compassion, and professionalism in protecting the public; and

WHEREAS, the efforts of our nation’s emergency managers have helped millions of community members across the United States recover, rebuild, and become more resilient in the face of adversity;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim August 1, 2025, as

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARENESS MONTH IN NEVADA