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City of Brookings reports downtown fire; PIO completes FEMA training
Summary
City of Brookings staff told the LEPC that volunteers helped respond to a large downtown fire and that the city's Public Information Officer has completed FEMA training and is now fully qualified as a PIO.
At the Feb. 20 LEPC meeting the City of Brookings reported a large downtown fire, noting that volunteers played a significant role in firefighting efforts. The minutes also record that the City’s Public Information Officer completed FEMA training and is a fully qualified PIO.
City fire staff also reported cold-weather-related utility issues, including several water line breaks and natural gas leaks linked to temperature fluctuations; the minutes record the occurrences but do not provide incident counts or damage estimates.
