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PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2024 AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Alan Perdue
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
WHEREAS, all North Carolinians should be prepared for natural and man-made disasters, as well as, disease outbreaks; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is traditionally an active state for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, with tornado touchdowns and straight-line winds causing severe damage in parts of the state this year; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the state experienced 26 tornado touchdowns, 154 flood incidents and 843 severe thunderstorms with damaging wind and hail; and
WHEREAS, last year the National Weather Service in North Carolina issued 51 tornado warnings and 762 severe thunderstorm warnings, with an average warning time of 19 minutes; and
WHEREAS, last year the National Weather Service in North Carolina issued 106 flash flood warnings, with an average warning time of 66 minutes; and
WHEREAS, communities across the state have borne the impacts from wildfires, severe weather, damaging hail, high winds and flooding; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County has been impacted by numerous hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms and other incidents resulting in significant damages in the past; and
WHEREAS, every community, business, family and individual in Guilford County must be ready for natural and man-made disasters, including: tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes and public disturbances that might disrupt normal daily activities; and
WHEREAS, all Guilford County residents can take a few simple steps - making a family disaster plan, creating an emergency supply kit and staying informed - to help make preparedness and personal responsibility a priority; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County residents should know the risks for their area and plan accordingly; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County residents should help the elderly and those who cannot help themselves; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County residents should include the safety of their pets and/or livestock in their emergency plans; and
WHEREAS, Guilford County, North Carolina Emergency Management and the State of North Carolina have collaborated to recognize September as North Carolina Preparedness Month to encourage Guilford County residents to be disaster-ready.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the month of September 2024 as “GUILFORD COUNTY PREPAREDNESS MONTH” in Guilford County, and encourage all county residents to plan and prepare for weather-related and man-made disasters by assembling their emergency supply kits and updating their emergency plans.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Proclaim September 2024 as National Preparedness Month in Guilford County.
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