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Martin County unveils new emergency tools to tackle disasters
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Preparedness is paramount when disaster strikes and Martin County is stepping up to meet the challenge. Last week the county’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) added a new mobile LED light plant and cargo trailer to its arsenal. These tools, according to Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, will enhance…
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Martin County calls for citizens to join emergency response team
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials are rallying residents to join a newly formed citizen emergency response team to prepare the community for potential disasters. County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and Emergency Management Director Clyde Adams issued the call for volunteers on Friday. They emphasized that last year’s tragic collapse of the…
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Martin County anticipates surge in visitors for Harvest Fest with enhanced emergency plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and 911 are preparing for an anticipated surge in visitors at the upcoming Harvest Fest, where country music artist and American Idol winner Noah Thompson is set to perform Sept. 14. EM director Clyde Adams and 911 director Nick Endicott shared their enhanced emergency…
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Sheriff’s office gets new ballistic vests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In law enforcement, no matter how well-trained, officers can sometimes find themselves in dangerous situations. With that in mind, Martin County Emergency Management Director Kayla May secured a grant to pay for 10 level III ballistic vests that the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received last week. The grant…
