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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 3
<br /> PROCLAMATION
<br /> EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS' DAY
<br /> SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
<br /> WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina has implemented a state emergency management
<br /> program, requiring localities to develop corresponding programs to mitigate the various
<br /> threats and hazards that pose risks to the state's residents; and
<br /> WHEREAS, emergency management safeguards communities by organizing and combining
<br /> all essential activities to enhance the ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover
<br /> from potential or real natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other human-made disasters;
<br /> and
<br /> WHEREAS, emergency management professionals perform a vital yet often overlooked role
<br /> in offering the essential leadership, management, and operational expertise needed to help
<br /> communities, organizations, and agencies create emergency plans and procedures, ensure
<br /> staff are well-trained and drills are conducted, issue emergency warnings and alerts, and
<br /> obtain resources to safeguard lives and property while bolstering resilience to emergency
<br /> situations; and
<br /> WHEREAS, emergency management professionals play a crucial role in directing or assisting
<br /> emergency operations, ensuring that emergency operations centers are constantly ready
<br /> 24/7, and actively participating in operational activities throughout the entire emergency event
<br /> cycle; and
<br /> WHEREAS, emergency management professionals collaborate and communicate with a wide
<br /> range of partners across federal, state, regional, and local government levels, the private
<br /> sector, non-governmental organizations, and the general public; and
<br /> WHEREAS, emergency management professionals possess extensive knowledge of the
<br /> hazards and risks that threaten Orange County and our communities, the specific programs
<br /> and strategies available to address them, applicable federal, state, and local laws and
<br /> compliance guidelines, and the roles of critical partners essential to effective preparedness,
<br /> response, and disaster recovery; and
<br /> WHEREAS, emergency management professionals assist allied professionals in the medical
<br /> community and in emergency response, business, nonprofit, and faith organizations to
<br /> achieve preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities; and
<br /> WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is proud to honor the service and
<br /> commitment of its emergency management professionals and recognize their contributions to
<br /> the lives, health, and safety of all who live, visit, and do business in Orange County.
<br /> NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, do hereby
<br /> proclaim September 30, 2024, as Emergency Management Professionals' Day in Orange
<br /> County, in honor and recognition of Orange County's Emergency Managers.
<br /> Adopted this 17th day of September, 2024.
<br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
<br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners
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