HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming March 10-16, 2002 as Severe Weather Awareness Week
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
March 10-16, 2002
WHEREAS, Governor Michael F. Easley has proclaimed the week of March 10-16, 2002 as
Severe Weather Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is vulnerable to severe weather, including the devastation of
tornadoes; and
WHEREAS, Tornadoes occur in North Carolina each year; and
WHEREAS, The need for citizens to learn more about tornadoes and how to protect
themselves should be emphasized;
NOW THEREFORE, The Board of County Commissioners hereby proclaim the week of March
10 through 16, 2002, as Severe Weather Awareness Week, and encourage all
citizens to learn more about tornadoes and be aware of the dangers of severe
weather, especially during the spring season.
Adopted this 6th day of March, 2002.
Orange Cd1"~nty Boa~of OQmmissioners