1998-09-03-EMx Exhibits
AN EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
OF THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, New Hanover County suffered a 'major disaster" August 26, 1998 when
struck by Hurricane Bonnie; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has authorized federal agencies to
provide disaster relief in North Carolina and New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County as a part of this disaster relief, has agreed to
provide construction and demolition debris removal through contractors operating on its behalf,
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 construction and demolition debris.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Chairman ofthe New
Hanover County Board of Commissioners that a State of Emergency exists in New Hanover
County pursuant to N C.G.S. 14-288.13 and Chapter 6.7, Article II of the New Hanover County
Code. The Chairman, in conjunction with the other members of the Board of County
Commissioners, has determined that it is necessary to authorize the County's contractors to enter
onto private roads and property of the people of New Hanover County for the sole limited
purpose of removing construction and demolition debris caused by Hurricane Bonnie.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that this proclamation shall take effect upon its
execution, and shall remain in effect until November 15, 1998.
This the 3rd day of September, 1998.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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William A. Caster, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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