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Emergency Management: county reaccredited as StormReady; GIS collaboration with Canal Corporation announced

Wayne County Public Safety Committee · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Emergency Management Director George Bastedo said Wayne County was reaccredited as a StormReady community, that a GIS kickoff with the Canal Corporation will open canal GIS layers for county use, and that a recent snowstorm prompted a state of emergency.

Emergency Management Director George Bastedo told the committee that Wayne County has been reaccredited as a StormReady community. He also said a kickoff meeting was held with the Canal Corporation to begin GIS map interfacing; GIS Manager Zakk Hess will be heavily involved and the Canal Corporation will open GIS layers related to canal trails and other assets for county use.

Bastedo also reported that a recent snowstorm resulted in issuance of a state of emergency. The committee approved an out-of-state travel request for Aimee Phillips 5-0. The minutes record these items as updates and approvals; the agenda packet contains full documentation for the accreditation and the GIS collaboration.