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52 <br /> Disaster Roles and Responsibilities <br /> Chair to the Board <br /> • Authority to issue state of emergency and impose prohibitions/restrictions <br /> (curfew, limit sales on alcohol, etc.) <br /> • Represent the interest and will of the community by helping guide policy- <br /> level objectives <br /> • Often seen as locally elected official point of contact for media, state, and <br /> federal visits, etc. <br /> Board Members <br /> • Receive situation updates from the Emergency Operations Center <br /> • Distribute accurate and public information to constituents <br /> • Follow the Emergency Operations Plan and be ready to assist when <br /> requested <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br />