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Board ratifies local emergency declaration after winter storm that produced 473 incidents, officials cite reimbursement and procurement benefits
Summary
King George officials ratified and extended a local emergency tied to an extreme winter storm. Fire and rescue reported 473 incidents during the declaration; board said the declaration preserves access to state and federal reimbursement and streamlines emergency procurement.
King George County on Tuesday ratified a local emergency declaration tied to a severe winter storm that produced hundreds of emergency incidents and widespread public-service activity.
"Over the span of the declaration, there were a total of 473 incidents," Chief Moody said in a summary of emergency operations, listing 116 fire-and-rescue calls, 48 transports, 37 disabled vehicles and multiple rescue and medical events during the storm.
The county administrator had declared a…
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