1999-09-14 RM Exhibits
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Pursuant to County Ordinance Article II Section 6.7-16 and Chapter 166A of the General
Statutes and Article 36A Chapter 14 of the North Carolina General Statutes, I have determined that
a State of Emergency as defined in the New Hanover County Ordinance Section 7.5 exists in the
County of New Hanover
1, therefore, proclaim the existence of a State of Emergency in the County of New Hanover
I hereby order all county law enforcement officers, county employees and all other
emergency management personnel subject to my control to cooperate in the enforcement and
implementation of the provisions of the county emergency ordinances which are set forth below
Residents and businesses should continue all efforts toward preparedness and safety action
plans.
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All civilians and emergency management personnel are ordered to comply with the
emergency operations plan.
This proclamation shall become effective immediately Proclaimed this the 14th day of
September, 1999, at 12.15 p.m.
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Further amendments to this proclamation may be issued on September 15, 1999
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William A. Caster, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Attest:
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Pursuant to County Ordinance Article II Section 6.7-16 and Chapter 166A of the General
Statutes and Article 36A Chapter 14 of the North Carolina General Statutes, I have determined that
a State of Emergency as defined in the New Hanover County Ordinance Section 7.5 exists in the
County of New Hanover
I, hereby, proclaim the existence ofa State of Emergency in the County of New Hanover
I, hereby, order all county law enforcement officers, county employees and all other
emergency management personnel subject to my control to cooperate in the enforcement and
implementation of the provisions of the county emergency ordinances which are set forth below
I, hereby, order a mandatory evacuation at 9'45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15,1999,
for the beaches, sounds, adjacent Intracoastal Waterway, areas on River Road, River Oaks, and low
lying areas along the Cape Fear River. The evacuation is to be completed no later than 2:00 p.m.
Mobile home residents and residences in sub-standard housing should seek hardened structures.
I, hereby, order a curfew to become effective at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September IS,
1999 until further notice.
I hereby order that no alcoholic beverages can be sold during the State of Emergency in New
Hanover County until further notice.
Evacuation shelters will be opened at the Emma B. Trask Middle School and Dorothy B
Johnson Elementary School at 11.30 a.m. on September 15,1999 If needed, the two remaining
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shelters, Laney High School and Codington Elementary School will be opened as determined by the
Director of Emergency, Management.
All civilians and emergency management personnel are ordered to comply with the
emergency operations plan.
This proclamation shall become effective immediately Proclaimed this the 15th day of
September 1999, at 9'45 a.m.
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William A. Caster, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Attest:
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ie F Harrell, Clerk to the Board
AMENDMENTS TO PROCLAMA nON DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY
IN THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
Pursuant to County Ordinance Article II, Section 6 7-16 a State of Emergency is in existence
in the County of New Hanover The following amendments to the State of Emergency Proclamation
were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on September 16, 1999.
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I, hereby, order a curfew from 8.00 p.m. until 7.00 a.m. effective September 16, 1999, until
further notice.
I, hereby, order continuance of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages until further notice.
I, hereby; order a 30-day Burning Ban in New Hanover County effective September 16,
1999, until October 16, 1999 with this issue to be re-visited if necessary
This amended proclamation shall become effective immediately, Proclaimed this the 16th
day of September 1999, at 4.55 p.m.
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William A. Caster
Chairman
Attest:
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Cle F Harrell
Clerk to the Board
AN EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
OF THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, New Hanover County suffered a "major disaster" September IS,
1999 when struck by Hurricane Floyd, and
WHEREAS, the President ofthe Unitcd States has authorized federal agencies to
provide disaster relief in North Carolina and New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, New Hanover County, as a part of this disaster relict; has agreed to
provide debris removal through contractors operating on its bchalC from the public and
private right-of-ways within New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has determined,
in order to preserve the safety, health, and welfare of people within the County, to allow
the County's contractors to enter private property and roadways within New Hanover
County for the sole purpose of removal of debris.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMNED by the Chaimlan of
the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that a State of Emergcncy exists in
New Hanover County pursuant to N C.G.S.14-288.13 and Chapter 6.7, Artiele II of the
New Hanover Code. The Chairman, in conjunction with other members of the Board of
Commissioners, has determined that it is necessary to authorize the County's contractors
to enter onto private roads and property ofthe pcople ofNcw Hanover County for thc
sole limitcd purpose of removing debris caused by Hurricanc Floyd.
IT IS FURTHER PROCALIMED that this proclamation shall take effect upon
its execution, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 1999
This the 17'h day of Septembcr, 1999
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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William A. Caster, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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