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New emergency-management coordinator introduces plan to update borough risk assessment
Summary
Coordinator JJ Magyar introduced himself, said he holds an emergency-management credential, and told council he will pursue PEMA certification and update the borough's community risk assessment and emergency alert plan.
Emergency Management Coordinator JJ Magyar introduced himself to council and described his first priorities: completing a community risk assessment, updating the borough emergency plan, pursuing PEMA certification and coordinating an emergency alert plan. The minutes record that he "has a professional credential for Emergency Management and is really looking forward to this opportunity."
Magyar said he has met with Borough Manager Donna M. Taggart and Streets & Water Coordinator Clifford Hoffman to begin planning and said he is working on PEMA certification. He also discussed coordinating with the Fire Chief on a text-message emergency alert plan for the community. Council welcomed the coordinator's outreach and expected follow-up on the updated plan.
