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37 <br /> PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN <br /> Social Media — The Department publishes public engagement opportunities through social <br /> media such as Twitter/X and Facebook, and through the County's Communication Relation <br /> Department. <br /> Videos & Audio Files — Staff develops and publish explanatory videos to present products, e.g., <br /> plan alternatives, during the development of all public meetings through the County's and <br /> Department websites. <br /> Online Survey and Maps — As appropriate, staff will administer written and online surveys, and <br /> crowdsource maps. <br /> Mailing List—The Department maintains an email list of interested citizens based on the planning <br /> processes of local jurisdictions, counties, regional agencies, and other related agencies (e.g., <br /> NCDOT, Central Pines Regional Council) for inclusion of these public engagement activities. <br /> E-Newsletters and Brochures — The Department will publish newsletters or brochures for major <br /> key events and decision points. <br /> Call in meetings and/or Virtual Town Halls — Staff will host virtual meetings and endeavor to <br /> replicate in-person activities online for key decision points, as appropriate. Such meetings would <br /> be interactive to engage participants via meeting polling, and similar tactics. Online meetings (at <br /> a minimum the staff presentations) will be recorded and posted on the website. <br /> Press Releases — The Department will provide press releases to the County's Communication <br /> Department for release to the public and media. <br /> Ads — The Department will publish a notice in major newspapers, and other local, minority, or <br /> alternative language newspapers, as appropriate, to notify the public of engagement <br /> opportunities. If deemed effective, outdoor advertising can be used. <br /> The Department will endeavor to engage people from all member jurisdictions, multi-modal <br /> transportation groups, neighborhood and community groups, and local and state agencies <br /> responsible for environmental protection, conservation, land use management, natural <br /> resources and historic preservation. The Department realizes that more equitable engagement <br /> by making special, targeted efforts must include people from the environmental justice <br /> communities including minority, low-income, limited English proficient, and elderly persons. <br /> Staff will document both oral and written public comments received during the course of public <br /> engagement and make those comments available to the County advisory board and <br /> Report Date 31 <br />