HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - ES - Winter Weather Awareness Week ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
Winter Weather Awareness Week
December 5 through 11, 2004
WHEREAS, The National Weather Service and the Governor of North Carolina have
proclaimed the week of December 5 through 11, 2004 as Winter Weather
Awareness Week; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County frequently experiences winter weather each year; and,
WHEREAS, Most injuries and fatalities are indirectly related to a winter and associated storms,
such as heart attacks while shoveling snow, vehicle collisions, carbon monoxide
poisoning, etc.; and,
WHEREAS, Residents must use safe alternative heat sources during the winter months;
NOW THEREFORE, The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims the week
of December 5 through 11, 2004, as Winter Weather Awareness Week, and
encourages all residents to learn more about winter weather and be aware of its
dangers, especially during the winter months.
Adopted this 6th day of December, 2004.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners