LEPC focus on planning for emergencies

The Local Emergency Planning Committee met Tuesday in the courtroom of the Hill County Detention Center discussing latest emergency planning.

Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross told representatives of different agencies at the meeting that both the basement of Havre City Hall and the courtroom at the Hill County Detention Center can be used as an emergency operations center. Ross showed attendees how to set up the equipment in the courtroom and what equipment is available during an emergency.

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