Item:
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Proclamation - Disaster Preparedness Week (Community Preparedness) (10min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: April 28, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim June 28 - July 4, 2025 as Disaster Preparedness Week in Durham County.
This proclamation was requested by the community groups Partners Against Crime (PAC) District 1 and District 5 in preparation for their upcoming Disaster Preparedness Community Events scheduled for May 3rd and June 7th. These events will offer the residents an opportunity to ask questions about and be prepared for a natural disaster.
Durham County will recognize September as National Emergency Preparedness Month and more information will be shared prior to that time. For additional information on National Preparedness Month, please visit: <https://www.ready.gov/september>
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal: Empowered Community and Safe and Resilient Community
Resource Persons: James Chavis, PAC 1 Co-Facilitator; Charlitta Burruss, PAC 5 Co-Facilitator
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim June 28 - July 4, 2025 as Disaster Preparedness Week in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________