The City of Shelton Department of Emergency Management and all emergency services, including Police, Fire and EMS, participated in a statewide exercise to improve communications between the municipalities, the state and local utility companies during an event designed to simulate a Category 3 hurricane.
The two-day exercise held on July 30 and 31, involved all command staff necessary to run Shelton’s newly-created Emergency Operations Center, located at Shelton City Hall.
Also participating for the improvement of sheltering and recovery efforts were staff from The Shelton Senior Center, Shelton Board of Education, Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and Naugatuck Valley Health District.
“We feel this was a valuable exercise which will enhance our ability to respond to natural and man-made disasters which could affect our residents and visitors of the City of Shelton,” stated Police Chief Joel Hurliman. “Some important lessons were learned during the exercise which will be incorporated into the City’s response plan.”
Emergency Management Director John Millo thanks the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and the utility companies for sponsoring this intense training exercise, and was pleased to have the involvement of the command staff and municipal partners for their participation in these readiness and protective efforts for the Shelton community.
Director Millo and Chief Hurliman encourage residents and businesses to refer to the City of Shelton Emergency Management website on a regular basis at www.sheltonemergency.com for hurricane and emergency preparedness tips.
