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Preparing For The Next Big Storm

Kevin Peters on Lessons Learned from Hurricane Michael

Posted Feb 25, 2019

2018 marked a devastating year for Leon County as it was hit with a destructive hurricane totaling millions of dollars in damages. With Hurricane Michael well behind them, county officials are already preparing for the next big storm by planning well in advance. Leon County Emergency Management Director Kevin Peters explains their work ahead. Interview recorded: February 13^th, 2019

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