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Orange County.North Carolina <br /> Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services <br /> 5. County Growth 5.1 Research,develop,and document projected growth and/or <br /> anticipated changes in future Orange County populations; <br /> • General population experienced,current& projected <br /> • Economic/private/public development efforts not <br /> otherwise addressed that may impact growth <br /> • Other factors identified that may affect or otherwise <br /> impact the future delivery of EMS services in the County <br /> 5.2 Assess County geography and physical characteristics either are <br /> or may impact the delivery of emergency medical services; <br /> • Impediments; i.e., bodies of water,woodlands, lack of <br /> access,active railroads,etc. <br /> • Assets; i.e., highways, EMS base locations,etc. <br /> 5.3 With the information developed in subtasks 5.1 and 5.2, <br /> present and discuss findings with; <br /> • Emergency Services Director <br /> • EMS Operations Manager <br /> • Others,as identified <br /> 5.4 Develop materials that graphically illustrate above findings <br /> • Growth projection scenario(s) <br /> • Development densities <br /> • Relevant demographics <br /> ■ Geographic/physical features <br /> 5. Initial Management 6.1 Review study findings and issues of concern identified to date <br /> Review with the County Manager and/or his designated representative(s) <br /> • Data developed to date <br /> • Significant issues of concern <br /> • Study tasks remaining <br /> • Format and sequence of suggested public meetings <br /> • Receive input and discuss topics which may require <br /> additional research,study and/or development <br /> 7. Stakeholder 7.1 Based upon discussions with the County four(4)stakeholder <br /> Meetings meetings are anticipated to discuss study purpose and general <br /> progress to date and solicit input; <br /> • Two(2)meetings with EMS(Data Review)Committee <br /> • Two(2)meetings with Volunteer Fire Department s <br /> • One(1) meeting to which the general public is invited <br /> • One(1) presentation to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners at a regularly scheduled Work Session <br /> 7.2 Schedule, plan for &facilitate the referenced EMS Committee, <br /> Fire Department and public meetings for the purpose of soliciting <br /> public/citizen input regarding concerns, issues,and experiences, <br /> and regarding emergency medical services currently available <br /> and/or desired now and in the future. <br /> Solutions for Local Government,Inc. 4 <br />