Orange County State of Emergency Declaration - February 2021 Severe Winter Weather Termination

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t",V 1e : Coo& Renee Price, Chair ® t� Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners MarkDorosin Post Office Box 8181 52 Amy Fowler 200 South Cameron Street Sally Greene Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278 Jean Hamilton g Earl McKee 4 aN c eoc, TERMINATION OF ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Orange County was under threat from severe winter weather, which was forecasted to result in ice accumulation to Orange County over the previous 48 hours; and WHEREAS, I have determined that there is no longer an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property, or conditions that may disrupt essential services and systems: Section 1. Pursuant to the Orange County's Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 14, Article II, Sec. 12-31, and as authorized by Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statues, the previous State of Emergency declared on February 17, 2021 is hereby rescinded within the jurisdiction of Orange County,North Carolina and all included towns. Section 2. The Orange County Manager is further directed to: (a) distribute this rescission 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 display a copy prominently on the Orange County website; (c) distribute the declaration as necessary to ensure its full implementation; and(d) submit a signed copy of this Declaration to the Department of Public Safety WebEOC. Section 3. This rescission shall become effective immediately. Proclaimed this the 19 Day of February, 2021, at 5:00 PM. Renee Price, Chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners www.orangecountync.gov Protecting and preserving—People,Resources,Quality of Life Orange County,North Carolina—You Count! (919)245-2130•FAX(919)644-0246