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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
<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 17t" day of September , 2024 .
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