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Council designates Public Works employees as first responders and authorizes use of APWA symbol
Summary
Bristol City Council voted to authorize use of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Public Works First Responder symbol and formally recognize Department of Public Works employees as first responders in emergency management.
Bristol City Council on Aug. 26 adopted a resolution authorizing the city’s Department of Public Works to display the American Public Works Association Public Works First Responder symbol and formally recognizing public‑works employees as first responders in line with federal guidance.
City staff described the role public‑works crews play in emergencies: clearing roadways, providing traffic…
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