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Dalton Works to Update Hazard Mitigation Plan

The hazard mitigation planning committee has been meeting to gather information for Jamie Caplan Consulting for the last couple months. Part of the consultant's requirements is that there be a public forum meeting.

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Dalton Board Approves Draft of Emergency Evacuation Plan

The amended plan is designed to relieve road congestion and improve public safety in the event of a natural disaster that would require evacuation.

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Pittsfield Council Hears Emergency Response Plans for Train Derailment

In light of a recent train derailment in Ohio that spread hazardous materials, the City Council heard of Pittsfield's plan for a similar situation if it were to happen.

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Governor Launches Emergency Training and Education Center

Led by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), this comprehensive training program will provide advanced education and expanded resources to New England's emergency management professionals, who face evolving challenges due to the increasing complexity and frequency of crisis events.

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County First Responders Receive ASHER Training

Emergency responders and officials from across the county came to the former Memorial School building Saturday morning to participate in active shooter and hostile event response (ASHER) training.

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Emergency Planning Committee Notes Staffing Challenges

These staffing challenges were one of the areas for improvement noted at the hazardous material exercise that took place on Oct. 22 in Richmond.

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Dalton Select Board Approves Continuity of Operations Plan

The Select Board voted to accept the Continuity of Operations Plan on Monday that would establish a framework to reduce the consequences of a disaster.

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North County Officials Discuss Emergency Planning Needs

Jusino said it is crucial for the communities of North County to work together and follow a regional model of emergency management, regardless of individual job titles.