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PROCLAMATION
September 2024 - " 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 , the National Weather Service has confirmed three separate tornadoes have
impacted Orange County since 2019 ; and
WHEREAS , the National Weather Service issued nineteen Severe Thunderstorm Warnings , five
Flash Flood or Flood Warnings , and one Tornado Warning for Orange County in 2023 ; and
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WHEREAS , year to date , Orange County has already experienced significant severe weather
activity to include twenty-three Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and ten Flash Flood or Flood
Warnings ; 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
priority and improved health a goal in our community ; and
WHEREAS , this year' s Preparedness Month focus is on empowering Asian American , Native
Hawaiian , and Pacific Islander communities to act today to prepare for future disasters , as we
know that these communities face unique barriers when it comes to accessing disaster
preparedness information and resources that take their languages , experiences , and cultures into
consideration ;
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 with them in encouraging Orange County residents to stay informed
and prepared ;
FURTHERMORE , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners hereby declares
September 2024 as " Orange County Preparedness Month . "
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This the 17th Day of September 2024 . c ;r - . A
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J ezetta Bedford , Cha ' I r
Orange County Board of ComMis io'n