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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, Indian River County was hit by Hurricane David on
eptember 3, 1979; and
° WHEREAS, Indian River County suffered.relatively minor damage,
With 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
lwas'placed on stand-by status as soon as Indian River County was
placed on a hurricane alert; and
WHEREAS, as soon as it was determined that Hurricane David
Id hit Indian River County, the Control and Support Groups
e 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
lic information officer to keep the public informed during
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
appreciation 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
'September , 1979.
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