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Commissioners flag gaps in emergency communications and equipment
Summary
Officials said Oak Hill lacks radios, formalized emergency equipment, and consistent communications for volunteer response; they noted Red Cross assistance in past events and asked staff to revisit tri-party/ interlocal agreements and readiness.
A portion of the meeting focused on emergency planning and equipment. A Council member who participates in the emergency-response team reported limited supplies — no radios, limited charging equipment, and a reliance on volunteer cellphones for coordination.
Commissioners recalled that the Red Cross provided emergency support during previous storms but emphasized the need for a formalized plan and equipment inventory. "We have no radios. We have no TARP ones. Nothing," the member said, urging the council to budget for basic communications and to confirm roles in a tri-party agreement with the county.
The commission asked staff to update the emergency response plan language in the comp plan and to list equipment and funding needs for future budget consideration.
