Getting Up to Speed

I was invited to and attended (2) very helpful meetings today.

Jim Wiinanen, Director of Cook County Emergency Management, gave me an excellent overview of the Emergency Management System for Cook County and the responsibilities of the Mayor and City Personnel. He also gave me a tour of the Law Enforcement Center where I was able to see the Dispatch Area, Emergency Operations Center, and Offices. It's an impressive facility and it was very helpful to see it first hand.

Grand Marais Fire Chief Ben Silence gave a great presentation to the After School Program students at the Grand Marais Fire Hall this afternoon. I was appreciative of being invited to share in that learning time. The students asked excellent questions about the operations of the Fire Hall and how the firefighters work. Again, it was helpful to see the Fire Hall and equipment first hand. And there's just something exciting about a big shiny red fire engine......

Thank you, Jim and Ben, for taking the time.