EMA reports storm cleanup, cooling centers and grant work; county fair savings noted

Alex Bromberek represented the Emergency Management Agency at the July 10 committee meeting and summarized recent EMA activity. Bromberek said EMA has handled storm cleanup, is working to meet state compliance requirements, maintains a waitlist for volunteers, has coordinated with other counties, operated cooling centers, helped residents obtain air conditioners (with some still available), continued multiple trainings, and is moving forward with grant applications.

Chief Sheriff Deputy Dave Kaeding added to Bromberek's report, telling members that EMA staff actions — as described in the minutes — saved the Ford County Fair about $10,000 by using a certified weather machine. The minutes name one EMA official (Alex Bromberek) and reference another staff member whose name is unclear in the record; the article attributes the summary to EMA and the dollar figure to Kaeding's statement.