AEDC’s Emergency Management promotes cooperation between state and local agencies

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  • By Kathy Gattis
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ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. --  AEDC's Emergency Management (EM) group hosted a meeting with emergency responders from across Middle Tennessee recently to discuss ways to increase cooperation and assist each other during these difficult budget times.

"We wanted to bring together as many local and state emergency response agencies and managers as possible with the goal of improving communication and capabilities through familiarity," Daryl Justice, Emergency Management Lead, said.

"The first step in this effort is getting a better understanding of what each of us has to offer and then foster teamwork," he said.

As part of the AEDC Emergency Management Workshop, several different groups made presentations including the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Homeland Security, Tullahoma Civil Air Patrol, area industrial fire departments, and 45th Civil Support Team. "We're hoping to make this a semi-annual event," Justice said.

All of the speakers expressed their willingness to provide support to others in the group whenever possible. AEDC currently has eight mutual aid agreements.