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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
September 2022 - " 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 , in 2018 , Hurricane Florence brought significant rainfall in September , and was
followed by Tropical Storm Michael in October ; both storms causing widespread power outages
and flooding , with Florence resulting in more than $ 26 million in damages while Michael exceeded
$ 500 , 000 ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County experienced an estimated $ 1 . 2 million in estimated damages from
severe weather in 2020 ; and
WHEREAS , the National Weather Service issued 14 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings , one Flash
Flood Warning , and three Tornado Warnings for Orange County in 2021 ; and
WHEREAS , year to date , Orange County has already experienced significant severe weather
activity to include 35 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings , six Flash Flood Warnings , one Flood
Warning , and one Tornado Warning , and
WHEREAS , the National Weather Service confirmed an EF - 1 tornado with maximum wind speeds
of 105 miles per hour impacted Northern Orange County on May 6 , 2022 ; 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 ;
NOW , THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , recognize Orange County
Emergency Services - Emergency Management Division , along with emergency managers
throughout the nation , who have collaborated to recognize September as National Preparedness
Month , and the Board joins them in encouraging Orange County residents to stay informed and
prepared ;
FURTHERMORE , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners hereby declare
September 2022 as " Orange County Preparedness Month . "
This the 6th Day of September 2022 . � flur�
y� Renee Price , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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