White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Spano,Rogowsky Appear in Harrison Tuesday on Security

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications. April 28, 2003:Westchester County Executive Andy Spano and County Legislator Martin Rogowsky will discuss the county’s extensive plans for protecting the public as well as what the public should do to protect themselves during a special presentation Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Library, 2 Bruce Avenue in Harrison. "Operation Safeguard" the county's comprehensive emergency plan will be discussed.

Spano and Rogowsky will talk to Harrison residents about “Operation Safeguard,” a comprehensive plan to protect the public if there were a biological, chemical or radiological incident or other emergency. Since 2002, nearly $20 million has been spent in Westchester to expand and improve emergency preparedness, purchase new equipment and upgrade communications technology.

“This will be an opportunity for the public to get a complete picture of all our efforts – what has been done and what is currently being developed,’’ said Spano. “I hope that people will feel more secure once they see how all these elements – increased security, public health surveillance, emergency preparedness and advanced communications – are working together.’’

Spano said due to public demand he is adding a section to the presentation dealing with personal protection and what steps residents can take to protect themselves and their families.

Rogowsky said based on the success of a town meeting on the subject that was held at the Westchester County Center last month, he asked the County Executive to hold a second meeting in Harrison this month.

“I wanted Harrison residents to have the opportunity to hear from the County Executive and our commissioners first hand and to ask questions specific to our community,’’ said Rogowsky. “I urge town residents to attend this meeting and to hear what the county is doing to protect their families and their community.”


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