National Preparedness Month Proclamation WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month is a nationwide coordinated effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security each September to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools; and, WHEREAS, this event aims to increase public awareness concerning the importance of preparing for emergencies and to persuade individuals to take action; and, WHEREAS, during the month of September, the Macon County Emergency Services, the Macon County Public Health Center, and other participating agencies will urge residents to take measures to make themselves and their families better prepared for emergencies. WHEREAS, being prepared includes creating an emergency supply kit containing items that will allow you, your family, and your business to survive for at least three days in the event of an emergency, developing a plan that addresses sheltering in place or evacuating the area, and staying informed about different threats that could affect your community, and getting involved by training in first aid and emergency response; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners would like to officially recognize all community partners, volunteers, and civic organizations that routinely offer their invaluable services in making our community and citizens safe. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Macon County, North Carolina, that the month of September 2010 be designated as “National Preparedness Month” and urge all citizens to take action and prepare themselves, their families, and their businesses for ‘emergencies by following the aforementioned steps in emergency preparedness. In official recognition whereof I hereby affix my signature this 26" day of August 2010. Ronnie Beale, Chairman Macon County Commissioners