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RESOLUTION 2008-26 <br />DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF HUGO <br />WHEREAS, On Sunday, May 25, 2008, areas of Hugo have been significantly damaged <br />by a severe storm and apparent tornado: <br />Whereas, emergency personnel from many metropolitan areas are working to assess the <br />damage and prevent additional loss of life and property and these efforts are being <br />coordinated by the City of Hugo, Washington County and other emergency personnel <br />1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL <br />OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, <br />2. There is hereby declared a disaster area within the City of Hugo and City <br />executive staff including the Mayor are directed to take all necessary and <br />reasonable actions to preserve life, safety and property within the city. <br />Access and security limitations shall be maintained as directed by the City <br />of Hugo. <br />3. Financial assistance shall be immediately sought and provided to affected <br />residents including through the assistance of the office of the governor and <br />federal, state, county and local entities. <br />4. The City of Hugo expresses its gratitude for the profound commitments <br />offered by all emergency response personnel and the elected and <br />appointed officials which have acted promptly to furnish assistance. <br />5. The City of Hugo declares that all steps necessary to speed the return of <br />residents to their properties where possible shall be taken. All Steps <br />necessary to furnish aid and comfort to the residents shall be furnished <br />through the city at once. All officials of the City are authorized to fiunish <br />that assistance. <br />6. The City of Hugo has officially declared this state of emergency on May <br />26, 2008 <br />7. Finally, and most important, the city of Hugo expresses its condolences to <br />those who were injured or lost in this event and offers its assistance of any <br />kind. <br />ADOPTED by the City Council this 26th day of May, 20 <br />F iron, Ma Jr <br />ATTEST: <br />-A&&a -e- LA- t <br />Michele Lindau, City Clerk <br />