Emergency Preparedness

LEPC Tabletop exercise tests lithium-ion battery emergency response

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Lincoln County emergency responders, school officials, health care representatives and community partners gathered Sept. 23 for a hazardous materials tabletop exercise designed to strengthen preparedness for a lithium-ion battery emergency. Held at the Caliente Fire Station, the discussion-based exercise centered on a simulated emergency in Alamo involving a lithium-ion … [Read more...] about LEPC Tabletop exercise tests lithium-ion battery emergency response

Emergency preparedness expo coming to Alamo

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An emergency preparedness expo is happening Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Alamo ball field in town.  Certain booths will be hands-on for gardening, pruning and mask sewing. A flier for the Expo will be distributed next week in all churches, businesses open to public and post offices. The expo is a means to discuss all the learning experiences during … [Read more...] about Emergency preparedness expo coming to Alamo

Emergency Preparedness Plans Outlined for ?Storm Area 51?

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?Lincoln County did not ask for this,? county commissioners have said regarding the possible invasion of people arriving for the Storm Area 51 event Sept. 20- 22 at Rachel and Crystal Springs. But now that it has been thrust upon the county, local and county leaders are doing the best they can to develop a well-managed incident action plan in response to what may happen … [Read more...] about Emergency Preparedness Plans Outlined for ?Storm Area 51?

County Stresses Emergency Preparedness for All Times

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A large crowd attended a meeting of the Pahranagat Valley Emergency Preparedness Committee Aug. 22 at a high school in Alamo. The purpose of the meeting was to give residents a final update on the progress the committee has made to help all of Lincoln County, not just the Pahranagat Valley, be prepared for any kind of unforeseen emergency. Numerous local agencies have … [Read more...] about County Stresses Emergency Preparedness for All Times

Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting on Tap

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Derek Bowman of the Pahranagat Valley Community Preparedness Team announced that another Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting will be held Aug. 22 from 6-8 pm. at Pahranagat Valley High School. Normally, the monthly meetings, put on by the Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District, take place at the Alamo Ambulance Barn. However, the change of location for this meeting … [Read more...] about Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting on Tap