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Proclamation - National Preparedness Month (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 9, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to Proclaim September as National Preparedness Month (https://www.ready.gov/september).
National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 overarching theme “Prepared, Not Scare” will have weekly themes preparing for a disaster including: “Save Early for Disaster Costs”, “Make a Plan”, “Youth Preparedness”, and “Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness”. Residents of Durham County can use this opportunity to join citizens around the United States in preparing their homes, businesses, and communities for any type of emergency, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This proclamation supports Goal 3: Safe Community
Resource Persons: Leslie O’Connor, Division Chief of Emergency Management
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim September National Preparedness Month.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________