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LEPC highlights communications upgrades: CalTopo, Harris radios and MCI training
Summary
County emergency management and VMI described adoption of CalTopo for rescue mapping, procurement of Harris radios (license pending), and planned mass-casualty training and large-scale exercises to improve response coordination.
LEPC members said Rockbridge County is adopting new communications and operational tools aimed at improving search-and-rescue and mass-casualty response.
Chief Nathan Ramsey described adoption of CalTopo for search-and-rescue operations to help responders locate and track victims, and noted training at Mountain Gateway on mass-casualty incidents. Paul from Virginia Military Institute said VMI purchased a new Harris radio system but the radios are being held up by licensing; VMI also plans a tabletop MCI exercise in March and has requested VDEM assistance for a large-scale MCI practice.
Minutes list these items as part of broader efforts to standardize response capabilities across jurisdictions, but do not specify funding amounts for equipment or a timeline for resolving the Harris radio licensing issue.
