Palmyra MO Fire Rescue

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WEATHER STATION

Palmyra Fire Deptartment in partnership with Adams County Emergency Management Agency recently installed a new weather station at the fire house i preparation for the 2009 severe weather season. the weather station was purchased by adams county under a $15,000 grant to upgrade Emergency Operation Center Technology by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force. Several locations have been established in Adams county, but Palmyra Fire Depertment was selected based upon location in advance of reaching the county. The technology will allow Adams County Emergency Management the ability to monitor developing weather conditions remotely from their Emergency Operation center in Quincy secondly, it will provide the fire dept. and the public, a local mechanism to monitor current conditions in Palmyra. "This type of partnership is a "win-win" said John Simon. Adams County Emergency Management Director. it allows us to be prepared for approching severe weather and give the department another tool for there proactive response during severe weather. Fire Chief Gary Crane is happy with the location choice. it further strengthens our relationship with other agencies, this location serves to populations one in Palmyra and the other in Quincy. While the weather station provides a tool for local responders it is also available for the public to view. just look to the left of the screen and click on palmyra weather.

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