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2 <br /> Recognized by the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resilience as a "gold standard"for other <br /> communities, the Plan aligns with state and national best practices and reflects input from <br /> community meetings, survey feedback, and the Orange County Heat Task Force. By encouraging <br /> advance preparation and coordinated action, the Plan aims to reduce health risks and save lives. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the approval of this plan, <br /> though grants and community support will be sought to support portions of it. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate <br /> Action Plan. <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community <br /> members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects. <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 6. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and <br /> emergency services to meet the community's evolving needs. <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the 2026 Orange <br /> County Heat Action Plan. <br />