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WHEREAS , it is critical for every community , business , family , and individual in Orange County
to be prepared for natural and man - made disasters , including tornadoes , flooding , and
hurricanes , as well as disease outbreaks like COVID - 19 ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County has seen a high activity of severe weather during 2019 , with the
National Weather Service issuing 23 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings , two Flash Flood
Warnings , one Flood Warning , and eight Tornado Warnings ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County experienced an estimated $ 2 . 1 million in estimated damages from
severe weather in 2019 ; and
WHEREAS , in 2018 , Hurricane Florence brought significant rainfall in September , followed by
Tropical Storm Michael in October , and both storms caused widespread power outages and
flooding , with Florence resulting in more than $ 26 million in damages while Michael exceeded
$ 500 , 000 ; and
WHEREAS , on March 13 , 2020 , the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners declared a
State of Emergency to coordinate the County ' s response and protective actions to address the
COVID - 19 public health emergency and provide for the health , safety , and welfare of the
Orange County community ; and
WHEREAS , community members can take a few simple steps — creating an emergency supply
kit , making a family disaster plan , and staying informed — to help make preparedness a personal
responsibility and improved health a priority in our community ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County Emergency Services Emergency Management Division , along with
emergency managers throughout the nation , have collaborated to recognize September as
National Preparedness Month , and encourage Orange County community members to stay
informed and prepared ;
NOW , THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners , do hereby
declare September 2020 as " Orange County Preparedness Month . '
This the 1st Day of September 2020 .
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