County approves framework for emergency response

Ruben Martel with Imperial County Fire, Office of Emergency Services, emphasized the importance of having a framework for coordinated efforts, especially during emergencies. IVP FILE PHOTO EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved the updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) on Tuesday, November 10, adopting it as the County’s main guideline for coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.Ruben Martel with Imperial County Fire, Office of Emergency Services presented the updated EOP to the Board.“It's important to emergency preparedness efforts and how it will continue to evolve to meet the needs as Imperial County changes,” he said.

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