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Chowan County adopts updated All‑Hazards Emergency Operations Plan
Summary
The Board unanimously adopted an updated All‑Hazards Emergency Operations Plan that staff said was approved by North Carolina Emergency Management; the plan includes backup 911 arrangements and will be adjusted for staff edits.
Emergency Management Coordinator Cord Palmer presented an updated All‑Hazards Emergency Operations Plan that staff said had been reviewed by the Board on July 24 and approved by North Carolina Emergency Management.
Palmer told commissioners the draft is intended to be a living document and "can be updated as the Board sees fit." Commissioners discussed communications gaps, including a question from Commissioner Ellis Lawrence about whether fiber‑optic communications needs were addressed; Palmer said communications fall under utilities and can be clarified in future updates. Commissioner McLaughlin requested a correction on page 46 to update a CenturyLink reference to the current company name; Palmer noted a backup plan for temporary 911 offices is included in the plan.
Commissioner Alex Kehayes moved to adopt the plan and accompanying resolution with necessary staff changes; the motion passed unanimously (6-0). The Board signed a resolution adopting the plan to guide county response, mitigation and recovery activities.
The resolution and presentation cite historical context and reaffirm the county’s responsibility to plan for and coordinate emergency response.
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