HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-15-2001-5aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 15, 2001 -
Action Agenda
Item No. 5 -~
SUBJECT: EMS Week Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
EMS Week Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kent McKenzie, ext 3030
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To proclaim the week of May 20 through 26, 2001 as Emergency Medical
Services Week in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: Governor Michael F. Easley will proclaim the week of May 20 - 26, 2001 as
Emergency Medical Services Week in North Carolina, in recognition of the dedicated
professionals that provide emergency services to the citizens of this state. The Emergency
Medical Services System in Orange County includes Telecommunicators, First Responders,
Law Enforcement Officers, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nurses, Doctors,
Volunteers and Employees of Orange EMS and Rescue Squad, County Staff, the UNC
Hospitals Emergency Department, the Carolina Airfare program, the University Department of
Emergency Medicine, and various private enterprises.
The Orange County Emergency Medical Services responded to more than 8,700 reported
emergencies last year, providing medical assessment, treatment, and ambulance transportation
when medically necessary. Orange County EMS also provides injury prevention through a
variety of public education projects, including the nationally recognized "Welcome to the World"
home safety program, a joint initiative with the Health Department and the Orange County
Partnership for Young Children.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to approval of the proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation
designating the week of May 20 - 26, 2001 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Orange
County, in recognition of the many dedicated men and women that daily serve the citizens and
visitors of Orange County.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROGLAMATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 20 through MAY 2fi, 2001
WHEREAS, Governor Michael'F. Easley has proclaimed the week of
May 20 through May 26, 2001 as Emergency Medical
Services Week in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, The Emergency Medical Service in Orange County is a
complex system involving Telecommunicators, First
Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, Paramedics,
Emergency Medical Technicians, Nurses, Doctors,
Volunteers and Employees of Orange EMS and Rescue
Squad, County Staff, the UNC Hospitals Emergency
Department, the UNC Airfare program, and various
private enterprises; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Orange County benefit daily from the
dedicated efforts, knowledge, and skills of this team of
emergency services personnel; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Orange County support the emergency
services and their efforts to improve the survival and
recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or
injury; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Board of Commissioners publicly
acknowledge their support and appreciation to all the
members of the Orange County Emergency Medical
Services System:
NOW, THEREFORE, The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaim the week of May 20 through May 2fi, 2001, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK and
encourage all citizens of Orange County to continue to
support their EMS system.
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair
Orange County Board of
Commissioners