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New emergency management manager introduces himself; seeks IPAWS authorization and village outreach
Summary
Rich Gonzales, the jointly funded emergency management manager for the Kodiak region, introduced himself to the borough assembly and described outreach to local media, village public-safety officers, the Coast Guard and state/federal partners; he said he has submitted the IPAWS notification plan so the borough can send emergency alerts directly.
Rich Gonzales, the Kodiak region's new emergency management manager (a position jointly funded by the city of Kodiak and Kodiak Island Borough), introduced himself at the May 8 work session and summarized early work since beginning the role in January.
Gonzales said he has been reactivating local committees, presenting weekly situation reports, engaging the state Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), attending national…
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