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Proiect #2 Emergency Preparedness Goal Promote and support regional and sub - regional emergency preparedness efforts Ob ectives • Develop and/or maintain Public Education Programs. • Participate in state and local risk - reduction campaigns such as: • Promote individual and business preparedness and mitigation, including provision of risk communication to Operational Areas, Local Jurisdictions, businesses, non -profit and community based organization through building constituencies, contacts and relationships. • Ensure that local OES has a program and procedures to utilize volunteers and volunteered resources. • Ensure state and local agencies are prepared to respond to all hazards including terrorist acts. • Support and assist state and local agencies' efforts to obtain equipment that can be used to prevent or respond to either potential or actual terrorist acts. Description: The County of Orange/Emergency Management Bureau (EMB), as the Operational Area, will provide educational opportunities to both the public and private sector regarding emergency preparedness, as well as the role and responsibilities of the Operational Area in emergency management. The EMB will continue to coordinate and provide staff support to the monthly Orange County Emergency Management Organization (OCEMO) meetings and the quarterly Emergency Management Council (EMC) and Operational Area Executive Board meetings. The EMB will continue to collaborate with local jurisdictions, volunteer /community-based organizations, and the private sector, regarding all aspects of all- hazards mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning. Performance Measures: These activities will continue throughout the grant performance period from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. Page 6 of 51