County commends disaster management team for Mount Hood exercise after FEMA absence
County Administrator Gary Schmidt praised the Office of Disaster Management and training coordinator Johnny Lewis for conducting a Mount Hood wildfire and evacuation exercise involving over 30 local agencies; Schmidt said FEMA did not participate due to federal staffing reductions and the county-led effort received high marks.
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County Administrator Gary Schmidt used the June 4 meeting to recognize the Office of Disaster Management for organizing and running a Mount Hood wildfire and evacuation simulation that involved representatives from more than 30 local public‑safety agencies.
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