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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 6, 2022 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-a <br /> SUBJECT: Orange County Preparedness Month Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Kirby Saunders, (919) 245-6100 <br /> Proclamation Sarah Pickhardt, (919) 245-6100 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation declaring September 2022 as "Orange County <br /> Preparedness Month". <br /> BACKGROUND: National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family <br /> and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. The theme of this year's National <br /> Preparedness Month is "Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you <br /> love." <br /> North Carolina has continued to experience an unusually high volume of disasters, to include the <br /> ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, winter weather, severe weather (including tornadoes), and <br /> infrastructure disruptions. So far this year, Orange County has experienced multiple watches and <br /> warnings issued by the National Weather Service for severe weather, flooding, and tornadic <br /> activity. The 2022 Hurricane Season continues to be above-normal in predictions for both severity <br /> and frequency of storms. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the <br /> proclamation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> Disaster response and recovery takes the entire community (government, voluntary agencies, <br /> businesses, and community members) to be successful. A prepared community starts with <br /> individuals and families. People can prepare for disasters by following three steps: <br /> 1. Create a kit with at least three days' worth of supplies <br />