HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Severe Weather Awareness WeekORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
February 18 -24, 2001
WHEREAS, Governor Michael F. Easley has proclaimed the week of February 18 -24, 2001 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
February 18 through 24, 2001, as "Be Safe at School, at Work and at Home"
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 20th day of February, 2001.
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair