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16 <br /> <br /> Chief Keith Hayes said the sooner they are able to get approval for the radios, they can <br />order them and be ahead of other orders. <br /> <br />7. Emergency Preparedness – Roles, Responsibilities, and Plans <br />The Board will received an overview of the countywide roles, responsibilities, and plans for <br />managing an emergency or disaster. <br /> <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 /> <br /> Education: the task force developed a training program that guides commissioners <br />through what they need to know and what they should and should not do during an <br />emergency. <br /> Resources: the task force developed a resource library to share best practices and <br />lessons 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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Local emergency managers from throughout the County are currently working to develop a more <br />robust training opportunity for all elected officials at a date to-be-determined in 2023. <br /> <br /> Sarah Pickhardt made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br />Slide #1 <br />