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a~bK :15 r~c: 5~2 <br />Aye: Garner, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford and Wicker <br />Nay: None <br />The Chairperson ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. <br />The Board considered a Resolution declaring February 20-26, <br />1994, as "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in Lee County. Governor <br />James Hunt has declared February 20-26, 1994, as "Severe Weather <br />Awareness Week in North Carolina". Commissioner Paschal moved to <br />adopt the following Resolution: <br />SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEER <br />1994 <br />BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br />A PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, North Carolina's history is filled with events of <br />severe and damaging weather - from floods and tornadoes to blizzards <br />and hurricanes. Technology is rapidly improving to help predict the <br />location and ferocity of such storms, but North Carolinians should <br />not be lulled by the modernization of weather forecasting. An <br />educated person is still the best protector of individual lives and <br />property. <br />WHEREAS, in an effort to help our citizens learn more about <br />severe weather, the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and <br />Public Safety's Division of Emergency Management, the North Carolina <br />Department of Public Instruction and the National Weather Service <br />sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week each year. Through media <br />coverage, and the annual statewide tornado drill, this week long <br />observance reminds citizens that severe weather season is once again <br />upon us. <br />WHEREAS, during the fourth week of February, citizens should <br />visit their local library, watch their local television newscast, or <br />contact their county emergency management agency to learn more about <br />severe weather. Citizens can plan and practice what to do in the <br />event a tornado threatens their community by participating in the <br />statewide tornado drill during the morning of February 23, 1994. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, do hereby <br />proclaim the week of February 20 through 26, 1994, as "Severe Weather <br />Awareness Week" in Lee County, and urge all citizens to participate <br />in its observance by availing themselves of information that will <br />contribute to the preservation of life and property. <br />044 <br />4 <br />