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Air Force veteran joins emergency planning committee

by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | March 12, 2025 12:00 AM

The Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the County Commissioners Conference Room and is open to the public. Residents are encouraged to attend, even if only one meeting, to witness how first responders and involved citizens train and discuss scenarios for emergency situations with strategic plans for response when disasters occur. 

There’s a saying that "passing out business cards at the scene of a tragedy is not the time to make contact for the first time," so the meetings keep everyone familiar with departments and available services when needed.  

Not long ago, Eileen Iarossi and her husband Mike attended a meeting as she is the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (EPLO) with the Air Force. At the rank of colonel, she executes activities during presidentially declared national disaster relief operations. 

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