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SEP 51979 U-0-0-0- 0 0 0 @DOK Soo NO. 79 '--78 WHEREAS, Indian River County was hit by Hurricane David on eptember 3, 1979; and WHEREAS, Indian River County suffered.relatively minor damage, yaith no loss of life, due to the preparedness and immediate action of the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE; and WHEREAS, the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE, when Hurricane )David appeared on the scene, maintained a log of hurricane events •and activities; and WHEREAS, the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE had all equip- ment at alert readiness; and WHEREAS, the personnel of the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE as placed on stand-by status as soon as Indian River County was laced on a hurricane alert; and WHEREAS, as soon as it was determined that Hurricane David ould hit Indian River County, the Control and Support Groups ere contacted; and WHEREAS, the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE was responsible for the coordination of all emergency response departments such �'�as law enforcement, Red Cross, school officials, fire department, ambulance squads during the preparedness, response, and recovery phases of Hurricane David; and WHEREAS, the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE served as public information officer to keep the public informed during the crisis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, That the Board on behalf of itself and the citizens of Indian river County, congragulates the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE for its prompt response to the crisis spawned by Hurricane David; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board expresses its deep appreciaLiun to the INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE and all of its personnel for its exemplary service to the citizens of Indian River County during the crisis of Hurricane David. Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 5th day of eptember , 1979. M �'' 'r{ ' �• �� ` � � .ILMI f Chairman, County Commissio .