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Monroe County Emergency Management "hoping for the best, preparing for the worst"

Ethan Sandweiss

In situations such as terrorist attacks or transportation disasters, local healthcare systems can become overwhelmed. Justin Baker, deputy director of Monroe County EMA, said the agency has been preparing for over a year. 
Additional warning siren test scheduled next week

Katy Szpak

The Monroe County Emergency Management office will test the outdoor warning sirens an additional time at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Experts critical of Monroe County emergency management response to storms

Lucas González

The effectiveness of Monroe County Emergency Management’s response was a topic of a staff report and public comment at this week's board of commissioners meeting.