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Fort Worth names Sonny Saxton emergency management lead after winter storm; city says response kept shelters and critical services running
Summary
The City of Fort Worth introduced Sonny (“Sunny”) Saxton as a new emergency management leader during the Jan. 14 council work session and provided an overview of the city’s response to a recent multi-day winter storm, including sheltering and brine use, while cautioning that cold weather risks remain.
Sonny “Sunny” Saxton, the city’s new emergency management hire, introduced himself at the Fort Worth City Council work session on Jan. 14 and gave a brief overview of the city’s response to a multi-day winter storm that included extended sub-freezing temperatures, ice and snow.
City officials said the Joint Emergency Operations Center activated at Level 3 during the event, with 12-hour shifts, broad interdepartmental staffing and a focus on protecting vulnerable populations and maintaining mission-critical access. The city reported 1,236 guests used shelter or overflow services; the 9-1-1 center handled 38,100 calls during the event, and Transportation & Public Works applied roughly 98,100 gallons of brine…
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