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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS TO DEVELOP A
PLAN AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR DOMESTIC TERRORISM
PREPAREDNESS
WHEREAS, terrorism is defined as "the use of force or violence against persons
or property in violation of the criminal laws of the U.S. for the purpose of
intimidation, coercion or ransom "; and,
WHEREAS, in recent years, there has been an increase nationwide in terrorism
events, including the World Trade Center bombings and school shootings; and,
WHEREAS, response to incidents resulting from terrorism and weapons of mass
destruction must be well thought out and cannot be handled as routine calls
because of the unique hazards they pose to the responders; and,
WHEREAS, plans must be developed for the responders and potential target
facilities, such as schools and government buildings, as places of mass
gatherings; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County has been notified that it will receive up to $40,000 in
federal funds that will be used to upgrade the County's Multi- Hazard plan to
include an element related to Weapons of Mass Destruction;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners does hereby accept the grant award up to $40,000 to develop a
plan and training program for Domestic Terrorism Preparedness.
This the 20th day of March, 2001.
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