Commissioner Gilbert urges clearer emergency communication protocols after MIA crash

Sep 8, 2026

Commissioner Gilbert criticized the public communications following the crash and urged formal protocols and an MOU to ensure a unified public message; the deputy mayor cited the county charter saying the mayor is head of emergency management.

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Commissioner Gilbert told the committee the county must present a unified public face in emergencies and said the recent press handling created confusion. She argued the county should have clear protocols and said the board may need to set expectations about who speaks publicly for the county during incidents.

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