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ORANGE COUNTY NOVEMBER 1992 TORNADO <br /> REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> In November 1992, Orange County was subjected to one of <br /> nature' s most devastating occurrences, a tornado. This <br /> tornado resulted in two fatalities and caused extensive <br /> damage to numerous homes and businesses in portions of <br /> Hillsborough. <br /> Although natural disasters are inevitable and sporadic, <br /> the County makes every effort to be prepared and respond <br /> accordingly. In the event of such an occurrence, the <br /> County' s mission is to assist residents with their <br /> immediate and long-term needs in an effort to return <br /> them to a sense of normalcy and status prior to the <br /> disaster. <br /> Orange County has one of the most coordinated networks <br /> of experienced human services agencies in the state. <br /> These agencies include County departments, as well as <br /> private non-profit organizations. Together, these <br /> agencies worked cooperatively with a multitude of <br /> volunteers to meet the needs of those persons affected <br /> by the tornado. <br /> Although the tornado was a tragedy, it has also served <br /> as a learning experience for the County. Members of the <br /> "Unmet Needs Committee" , a group of public and private <br /> sector organizations responsible for the coordination of <br /> relief efforts, were surveyed to identify and evaluate <br /> their participation in this process. This report serves <br /> as a summary of the recovery process. <br /> 1 <br />