HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2025-026-Orange County Preparedness Month Proclamation ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
September 2025 - " 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 causing
widespread power outages and flooding resulting in more than $26 million in damages ; and
WHEREAS , the National Weather Service has confirmed four separate tornadoes that have
impacted Orange County since 2019 ; and
WHEREAS , this year Tropical Storm Chantal brought significant rainfall and an EF- 1 tornado that
caused widespread flooding and destruction resulting in the tragic death of one person and over
$ 75 million in residential , commercial , and public infrastructure damages ; and
WHEREAS , year to date , Orange County has already experienced significant severe weather
activity to include four tornado warnings , twenty-two Severe Thunderstorm Warnings , and
fourteen 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
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 declares
September 2025 as " Orange County Preparedness Month " .
This the 4t" Day of September, 2025 .
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