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17 <br /> Chief Potter said he's not aware of another countywide plan like this in our area. <br /> Slide #27 <br /> Request for Continued Support <br /> • Countywide Interoperable Communications Plan <br /> Development <br /> • Situational Awareness & Coordination Resource <br /> Enhancement <br /> • Resiliency and Continuity of Operations (COOP) <br /> Planning <br /> • Technical Rescue Capability Development <br /> 27 <br /> Slide #28 <br /> Questions and Discussion <br /> Commissioner Carter commented on the board's admiration for the Chiefs' commitment <br /> and heroism during Tropical Storm Chantal, particularly those performing live water rescues. She <br /> noted the difficulty in envisioning specific improvements for future events but appreciated the <br /> items they presented. She raised a larger conversation about river hazard mitigation planning and <br /> addressing risk exposure at the source by removing hazards and relocating people from <br /> inherently at-risk structures, specifically mentioning flood-prone properties that generated many <br /> swift water rescue calls. She said she hopes the Board can come back to this discussion later. <br /> Chief Potter said there are several mitigation strategies identified in the Eno-Haw Hazard <br /> Mitigation Plan that will be incorporated into the Emergency Operations Plan. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton added her thanks and admiration. She noted that when thinking about <br /> county growth and land use planning, the Board needs to consider emergency services and fire <br />