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Chatham County adopts resolution honoring 72 employees who assisted Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Summary
The board adopted a resolution recognizing 72 county employees who deployed to Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, noting collective hours contributed, support activities (911, mass feeding, inspections, well water testing) and a planned recognition at the employee appreciation luncheon.
Chatham County commissioners adopted a resolution on Jan. 21 honoring 72 county employees who assisted Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
The resolution, read into the record by the chair, noted the employees came from multiple county departments (emergency communications, emergency management, facilities, public health, social services, building inspections, agriculture, the convention center and soil and water conservation) and collectively contributed more than 1,200 hours to disaster response and recovery. The text cites immediate deployments to restore communications and 911 services, support for mass feeding operations and inspections to ensure safe food and water services.
Commissioners adopted the resolution by voice vote; the chair added a personal note of thanks, observed the community—s continuing need for recovery support and commended staff for their work.
Contact: Board of Commissioners office (resolution dockets).
