Representatives from 13 Texas counties practice for disaster
Representatives from 13 Texas counties practice for disaster
(1/23/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - Representatives from 13 different counties in southeast Texas got together at Reliant Park today to sharpen their skills in the event of a major disaster.
This training is mandated by the state. Representatives from all counties simulated the radio communication needed in case disaster strikes in southeast Texas.
"This is what we're doing to make sure that all of our first responders can all talk to each other in the event of a major disaster, " said Gloria Roemer with Harris County.
A number of similar events will take place throughout the year.
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