2024-10-03 Honoring County Tornado First Responders PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION# 2024-10-03
HONORING COUNTY TORNADO FIRST RESPONDERS
VIRGINIA: At the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") October 15, 2024, Business Meeting, the
following Resolution was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, or emergency medical services, and when an
emergency occurs,the prompt response of our First Responders is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property;
and
WHEREAS, in the early afternoon hours of September 27, 2024, that due to the Hurricane Helene weather event that
occurred in Pittsylvania County,Virginia("County"); and
WHEREAS, a F2 tornado touched down in the Dry Fork and Callands Communities, stretching over 6 miles from WI
Powell Rd, Dry Fork Rd, Irish Rd, Bearskin Rd, and N Flint Hill Rd; and
WHEREAS, the safety of the public and first responders is of the utmost importance; and tornados pose a significant
threat to life and property,requiring swift and effective response; and
WHEREAS, when first responders arrived on scene, they quickly evaluated the conditions on scene and made an
effective rescue of a citizen whose house had been destroyed,provided medical assistance and transported to the hospital; and
WHEREAS, the Dry Fork Fire Department and the Blairs Fire and Rescue Department, in collaboration with
neighboring fire departments, promptly and efficiently responded to the natural disaster, demonstrating professionalism,
courage, and exemplary teamwork in rescuing the residents, and bringing calm to the chaos; and
WHEREAS, the swift action and bravery displayed by County volunteer firefighters in clearing debris and searching
every house,to prevent further damage and ensured the safety of the residents and surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, volunteers and first responders throughout the County gave their time to help ensure that evacuees were
rescued, sheltered,clothed, fed, and emotionally comforted through this traumatic event; and
WHEREAS, people throughout the County responded with an outpouring of support for the victims of this incident;
and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the first responders who risked their own safety to
respond to this tornado; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board hereby recognizes and honors the bravery and heroism of
the Dry Fork Fire Department, Blairs Fire and Rescue Department and all participating Fire Departments, E-911 Operators,
Public Safety Staff, Local Law Enforcement Staff, Volunteers, and anyone else involved with assisting this Natural Disaster,
and encourages the citizens of the County to join in expressing our heartfelt thanks to these brave men and women for their
exemplary service and sacrifice.
Given under my hand this 15th day of October,2024.
e h L. Bowman, Chatham-Blairs District
Pittsyl nia County Board u rvisors
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Kayly cCluster, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors