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Emergency Management seeks staffing boost and funds for Haula resilience hub as council presses shelter readiness
Summary
The Department of Emergency Management requested eight new positions and capital funding for a Haula Resilience Hub and regional operations upgrades. Council members pressed officials on whether city shelters could withstand hurricane‑force winds; DEM said none are rated for hurricane‑force events and described last‑refuge approaches.
The Department of Emergency Management told the Budget Committee on March 9 that its FY27 request reflects a stepped‑up push to expand disaster preparedness, including eight new full‑time positions and CIP investment in remote resilience infrastructure.
Director Randall Collins said the FY27 package represents roughly a 30% increase overall, driven largely by a 40% salary increase that covers eight FTEs and prorated hiring across the year. “We are looking at a... fairly significant increase, which reflects the mayor’s focus on improving…
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