HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - EMS - Hurricane Awareness Week Proclamation 05-04-2004-6cORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK
May 16th through 22"d, 2004
WHEREAS, The National Weather Service has proclaimed the week of May 16 through 22,
2004 as Hurricane Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is vulnerable to hurricanes, including the associated impacts of
tornadoes, inland flooding, and strong winds; and
WHEREAS, Hurricanes have impacted North Carolina 45 times since 1857; and
WHEREAS, The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1St until November 30St of each
year, although hurricanes can occur before and after the season; and
WHEREAS, The need for residents to learn more about hurricanes and how to protect
themselves should be emphasized;
NOW THEREFORE, The Board of County Commissioners hereby proclaims the week of May
16 through 22, 2004, as Hurricane Awareness Week, and encourages all
residents to learn more about hurricanes and be aware of the dangers of
associated impacts of tornadoes, inland flooding, and strong winds, especially
during the Atlantic hurricane season.
Adopted this 4th day of May, 2004.
Barry Jaco , ._ _
Orange County Board of Commissioners