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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 25, 2022 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 7 <br /> SUBJECT: Emergency Preparedness — Roles, Responsibilities, and Plans <br /> DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services — Emergency Management Division <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Quick Guide Roles & Responsibilities Kirby Saunders, 919-245-6123 <br /> (NCACC) Sarah Pickhardt, 919-245-6138 <br /> Elected Officials Guide to Emergency & <br /> Disasters (Orange County <br /> Emergency Services) <br /> Orange County Roles & Responsibilities <br /> (Presentation) <br /> PURPOSE: To receive an overview of the countywide roles, responsibilities, and plans for <br /> managing an emergency or disaster. <br /> BACKGROUND: In 2021, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) <br /> announced the "100 Counties Prepared" initiative. The initiative is focused on equipping county <br /> commissioners with the tools they need to lead effectively during emergency situations. <br /> • Education: the task force developed a training program that guides commissioners through <br /> what they need to know and what they should and should not do during an emergency. <br /> • Resources: the task force developed a resource library to share best practices and lessons <br /> learned. <br /> • Relationships: the task force will continue to highlight the important relationships <br /> commissioners should develop prior to emergencies for smooth and effective <br /> communication. <br /> The program also focuses on helping county commissioners engage with key emergency <br /> management partners to foster strategic relationships. The Orange County Emergency Services' <br /> Emergency Management Division recently updated the Elected Officials Guide to Emergencies <br /> and Disasters (attached) for Orange County. <br /> As part of Orange County's commitment to preparedness, Sarah Pickhardt, Division Chief of <br /> Emergency Management, will provide a brief overview of the roles, responsibilities, and plans <br /> used to manage the response to and recovery from disasters that affect Orange County. <br /> The presentation will cover the current roles and responsibilities of the Board Chair, County <br /> Manager, Emergency Services Director, Emergency Management Coordinator, County Clerk, <br /> and Board Members. <br />