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FEMA review shifts responsibilities toward state and local emergency managers, county told
Summary
Emergency Management Coordinator Jesse Ludikhuize said FEMA's recent review recommends shifting more responsibilities to state and local emergency managers, increasing local grant and preparedness duties; he requested approval to travel to Gillette on June 10 to assist with an airport evaluation.
Emergency Management Coordinator Jesse Ludikhuize reported that FEMA's extensive review has concluded with recommendations to move more responsibilities to state and local emergency managers, reducing FEMA's direct operational role. Ludikhuize said the change will require increased local effort on preparedness and grant management.
He requested permission to travel to Gillette on June 10 to assist with evaluating an airport; the board raised no objections. Ludikhuize said the plan includes establishing state-level response teams to enhance coordination while maintaining local control, and he expects the changes will improve efficiency and coordination.
The board received the briefing; no formal action was taken at the meeting beyond approving the travel request as routine departmental activity.
