Cole County approves MOU to host FEMA communications technician course
Summary
County emergency management presented and the commission approved an MOU to host a FEMA communications technician training course; instructor week cost is $6,356, to be covered from unspent emergency management funds.
Cole County’s emergency management office asked the commission to sign a memorandum of understanding to host a FEMA communications technician training course. The course is aimed at communications specialists who restore emergency networks after disasters.
"The price to bring in the instructors, for their week is $6,356," the emergency management director said, and staff proposed using unspent emergency management budget lines to pay the fee. A commissioner moved to sign the MOU with the Central States Communications Association; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Staff said the training will support county use of the MEOC and strengthen regional emergency-communications capacity; the commission authorized signing the MOU and directed staff to move forward with scheduling and instructor arrangements.
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