GOV. MALLOY: STATEWIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE ENHANCES COORDINATION, COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING
Two-Day Exercise Simulated a Category 1 Hurricane (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that the statewide emergency preparedness exercise that concluded today allowed the state, local municipalities, utility companies and the private sector to enhance readiness and disaster preparedness, including mass care planning, in advance of the Connecticut’s hurricane season. “This year’s exercise brought all of the state’s partners together to prepare for the types of storms and other emergencies that are inevitable but whose impact we have a responsibility to counteract to the greatest extent possible,” said Governor Malloy. “Most importantly, the exercise enhanced coordination, communication and planning between stakeholders, with a focus on addressing the needs of our most at-risk populations. …
