Lacey City Council Proclaims September 2026 as Emergency Preparedness Month

The City of Lacey reported that the Lacey City Council issued an official proclamation designating September 2026 as Emergency Preparedness Month in Lacey. The council presented the formal document during its early September proceedings, where it was accepted by John Wruble, President of the Thurston County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES).

The proclamation forms part of a broader civic effort encouraging Lacey households, neighborhood organizations, and local business operators to prepare for weather extremes, seismic hazards, and power outages. City leaders highlighted the crucial role that volunteer organizations and amateur radio teams serve as emergency communications infrastructure when standard utility grids or cell towers fail.

In conjunction with the proclamation, Lacey municipal staff urged residents to review emergency evacuation routes, prepare 72-hour family supply kits, and engage with neighborhood support networks. The council highlighted community preparedness initiatives scheduled throughout September, designed to provide residents with free safety checklists, communication guides, and hands-on demonstrations.