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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
September 2021 - " Orange County Preparedness Month "
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 — in 2020 , the National
Weather Service issued 13 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings , 4 Flash Flood Warnings , 4 Flood
Warning , and 3 Tornado Warnings ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County experienced an estimated $ 1 . 2 million in estimated damages from
severe weather in 2020 ; and
WHEREAS , in 2018 , Hurricane Florence brought significant rainfall in September , and was
followed by Tropical Storm Michael in October , with both storms causing widespread power
outages and flooding , and Florence resulting in more than $ 26 million in damages while Michael
exceeded $ 500 , 000 ; and
WHEREAS , on March 13 , 2020 , the Chair to 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 , the Orange County Emergency Services Emergency Management Division , along
with emergency managers throughout the nation , has 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 2021 as " Orange County Preparedness Month . "
This the 14th Day of September , 2021 .
fi Renee Price , Chair
JX Orange County Board of Commissioners
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