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Board clarifies Fulton County—s role in warming centers amid criticism and volunteer response
Summary
After winter storms, commissioners and staff debated whether the county should operate or only coordinate warming centers. County staff said the role is coordination and transportation support, while local volunteers described citizen-led emergency responses and asked for clearer county policy and communications.
A Feb. 4 discussion among Fulton County commissioners, staff and community volunteers centered on who should provide warming centers during extreme cold. Dr. Rochelle, speaking for county emergency management and behavioral-health coordination, said warming centers are "an emergency management discretionary protective action" and that the county—s role is coordination and gap support (transportation, cots), not operating the sites.
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