Homeland Security
On Wednesday, June 14th, Northwest College in Powell hosted one of the largest homeland security trainings for first responders, complete with United States Army Blackhawk Helicopters. With the goal to strengthen collaboration, communication and coordination, the intensive training prepared first responders for worst-case scenarios in one of the most effective trainings in Wyoming history. What…
Park County Homeland Security Director Jeff Martin and Physician Advisor for the Big Horn Basin Health Care Coalition, Doctor Elise Lowe, spoke about an intra-agency coalition that will be participating in training exercises on June 14th at Northwest College in Powell. Agencies from law enforcement, medical and first responders, as well at military personnel will…
Mayorkas: US border ‘very challenging’ as asylum limits end By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that authorities faced “extremely challenging” circumstances along the border with Mexico days before pandemic-related asylum restrictions end. A surge of Venezuelan migrants through South Texas, particularly in and around…
Jeff Martin, Director of the Department of Homeland Security for Park County, spoke about what the department does for Park County, how the community can help, and what is coming up for the department in the future. Jeff also gave us an update on the ice that is affecting a bridge on the South Fork.
The popular video app will no longer be accessible on the state’s phones, and computers as more state governments grow increasingly concerned over the app’s true purpose. Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns raised by the app’s foreign ownership and the…
As concerns over COVID-19 begin to ease, Park County Emergency Management officials are looking to revitalize community engagement by rebuilding normal continuity with local partners. Geoff Weimer, the new Park County Public Health Response Coordinator, works closely with Jeff Martin who is the Emergency Manager and Director for the Office of Homeland Security. Their focus?…
Don’t be alarmed by the alarms that will be going off next Friday. The City of Cody’s emergency sirens will be tested on Friday, November 15th at noon. There will be two test periods, for both the primary and secondary activation systems. This the final test of the system in 2019. Jack Tatum, Director of…
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