HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Severe Weather Awareness WeekORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 13th through 19th, 2005
WHEREAS, The National Weather Service and the Governor of North Carolina have
proclaimed the week of March 13th through 19th as Severe Weather Awareness
Week; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is vulnerable to severe weather, including the devastating impacts
of tornadoes; and
WHEREAS, Tornadoes and severe weather occur each year in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Orange County was most recently struck by a tornado on January 14, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The need for residents to learn more about severe weather and how to protect
themselves should be emphasized;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim the
week of March 13th through 19th, 2005, as Severe Weather Awareness Week,
and encourage all residents to learn more about severe weather and be aware
of its dangers, especially during the spring and summer months.
Adopted this 15th day of March, 2005.
Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners