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Russell County approves regional technical-rescue MOU to expand swift-water and search-and-rescue cooperation
Summary
Supervisors approved an MOU to form a multi-county technical-rescue team (including swift-water and ground search-and-rescue), incorporating assets from dissolved groups and enabling FEMA/BDM regional registration and grant opportunities; Sheriff Watson agreed to lend equipment and personnel.
The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 8 to approve a memorandum of understanding to expand a regional technical-rescue capability for swift-water, still-water and ground search-and-rescue operations.
Presenters told the board the MOU would consolidate assets from previously independent units — including the Cleveland Life Saving Crew and other local fire departments — under a single regional framework that could be registered with BDM as a…
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