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>> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is
[0:11] resolution 2026-053.
[0:14] Resolution recognizing and honoring the
members of the South Carolina State
[0:18] Guard, September
2026 as National Preparedness Month.
[0:23] Whereas September is observed as
National Preparedness Month, promoting
[0:28] emergency preparedness and community
resilience. And whereas South Carolina
[0:31] communities face natural and man-made
hazards including a hurricane, flooding,
[0:36] severe storms, ice storms, earthquakes,
wildfires, and other emergencies. And
[0:41] whereas effective emergency preparedness
and response require strong partnerships
[0:47] among local governments, emergency
management agencies, first responders,
[0:51] state agencies, nonprofit organizations,
and community partners. And whereas the
[0:56] South Carolina State Guard, a component
of the South Carolina Military
[1:00] Department, is a volunteer state
military force that supports South
[1:04] Carolinians during emergencies and
disasters. And whereas the South
[1:08] Carolina State Guard provides disaster
relief, search and rescue, medical
[1:12] support, logistics, engineering,
communication, and other specialized
[1:16] services in coordination with state and
local authorities. And whereas Anderson
[1:22] County Council recognizes the importance
of emergency preparedness
[1:26] and the dedicated volunteer service of
the South Carolina State Guard in
[1:30] protecting South Carolina communities.
Now therefore, be it resolved that
[1:34] Anderson County Council, in a meeting
duly assembled
[1:37] this first day of September 2026,
recognizes September 2026 as National
[1:43] Preparedness Month in Anderson County.
And recognizes and honors the South
[1:47] Carolina State Guard for its dedicated
volunteer service and commitment to
[1:52] emergency preparedness, response, and
recovery.