County finalizes MOU to formalize public-transit support in evacuations and climate-control responses
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A memorandum of understanding with the regional transit authority was approved to formalize use of public transit in evacuations, non-emergency mass casualty moves and climate-control response under the county Emergency Operations Plan.
Mahoning County commissioners on Sept. 25 approved a memorandum of understanding formalizing the use of public transit in emergency evacuations and other public-safety responses.
County Emergency Management Agency staff explained the action as part of a five-year review of the county Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Andrew Greer, an EMA engineer, told commissioners the MOU with the regional transit authority would strengthen planning for public-transit use in evacuations, add non-emergency mass-casualty evacuation options and provide for climate-control rehabilitation for public-safety personnel in extreme conditions.
Greer said the agreement is intended to add capacity and clarify roles during evacuations and extreme-weather events; commissioners approved the MOU by roll call as part of the consent resolutions.
The transcript records the purpose and benefits described by EMA staff but does not include the full text of the MOU, operational triggers, or funding arrangements. The MOU's final implementation steps and any required coordination protocols will proceed through EMA and transit authority channels after formal execution.