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4 <br /> communities, organizations, and agencies create emergency plans and procedures, ensure staff <br /> are well-trained and drills are conducted, issue emergency warnings and alerts, and obtain <br /> resources to safeguard lives and property while bolstering resilience to emergency 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 24/7, <br /> and actively participating in operational activities throughout the entire emergency event cycle; <br /> 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 sector, <br /> non-governmental organizations, and the general public; and <br /> WHEREAS, emergency management professionals possess extensive knowledge of the hazards <br /> and risks that threaten Orange County and our communities, the specific programs and strategies <br /> available to address them, applicable federal, state, and local laws and compliance guidelines, <br /> and the roles of critical partners essential to effective preparedness, response, and disaster <br /> 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 achieve <br /> 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 the <br /> 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 County, <br /> in honor and recognition of Orange County's Emergency Managers. <br /> Adopted this 17t" day of September 2024. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />