Orange County State of Emergency Declaration - March 13 2020

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Section 1. Pursuant to the Orange County's Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 14, Article 11, Sec. 14-31 et. seq., and as authorized by Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statues, a State of Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction of Orange County, North Carolina. Section 2. I hereby order all County law enforcement officers, employees, and all other emergency response personnel subject to the authority of the Orange County Board of Commissioners to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of the Orange County Emergency Operations Plan and other relevant County Ordinances. Section 3. I hereby authorize the Orange County Emergency Operations Center to be immediately activated for as long as required. Section 4. 1 hereby authorize the Orange County Manager to take appropriate protective action, including implementing prohibitions, restrictions, evacuations, alterations of any Orange County services that may contribute to virus spread, and procure or hire any resources necessary to provide for the public welfare and protection. Section 5. The Orange County Manager is further directed to: (a) distribute this declaration to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) file this declaration with the Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners; and (c) distribute the declaration as necessary to ensure its full implementation. Section 6. This proclamation shall become effective immediately. Proclaimed this the 13th Day of March 2020, at 1130 hours. Section 8. This proclamation shall remain in effect until it is rescinded. Penny Rich, Chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners W W W.Orangecountync.gov Protecting and preserving—People,Resources,Quality of Life Orange County,North Carolina—You Count! (919)245-2130•FAX(919)644-0246