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been preliminarily approved by the State, pending adoption by the local governing bodies of Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro and Hillsborough. Although the format of the revised plan is similar to the plan approved by the BOCC in 2002, new material has been added in response to the expanded State requirements. The following list outlines the major changes from the 2002 version: • Introduction: Public Involvement and National Flood Program and National Community Rating System sections were added. • Hazard Identification and Analysis: This section was almost completely rewritten and detailed histories and analyses of the various types of hazards were added. • Vulnerability Assessment: Property valuation information, a Hazard Vulnerability Summary table, a Critical Facilities assessment, and a general population analysis were added. • Mitigation Strategies: This section was expanded to better address concerns raised by the State. • Adoption: This section was expanded to include additional narrative on the adoption process, • Implementation and Future Review: This section was rewritten and expanded to address State comments. • Appendix A (Maps): Additional maps were added. • Appendix B (Orange County efforts currently underway that affect natural hazard mitigation): This section was expanded. • Appendix F was added to better document the opportunity for public participation in the plan formulation process. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with the conduct of this public hearing or approval of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. RECOMMENDATION(S): Following closure of the public hearing, the Administration recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the Orange County Hazard Mitigation Plan and direct staff to submit it to the State in compliance with the November 1, 2004 deadline.