Washington County strengthens emergency planning capabilities
Ali MorelandWashington County Emergency Management personnel recently participated in a Planning Section Chief course hosted in Walton County, alongside other emergency…
Read MoreAbel recognized for service
Staff ReportWashington County Emergency Management’s Public Safety Director Lynne Abel was honored at the Emergency Management Region 1 meeting in Walton…
Read MoreBus safety training provided to Washington County bus drivers and school staff
AMBER PATINOWashington County Emergency Management and Washington County bus drivers and school staff attended a training August 6 to cover school…
Read MoreFPL announces planned upgrades for Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties to continue building a stronger, smarter grid
Special to the NewsThe company’s smart grid technology prevented more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season Special to the News We’re…
Read MoreBurn ban issued in Washington County
As dry, windy conditions persist and the region continues to see no rain, a burn ban has been issued in…
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