News brief: Hear police and fire leaders discuss how to get through winter weather emergencies

By Sharyn  L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

Centralia College is hosting a panel discussion for the public on emergency preparedness tomorrow at 7 p.m.

The free presentation comes as some forecasters say this winter is going to get a lot worse, according to the college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society which is coordinating the event.

The presentation will outline winter weather predictions, the possible consequences and what individuals need to do to protect themselves, according to a news release.

Centralia Police Department Chief Bob Berg will lead the panel that includes Fire Chief Jim Walkowsi speaking on local government response to disasters, Centralia police Cmdr. Jim Rich talking about personal preparedness and weatherman Dean Dahlin.

It will be held in Corbet Theater in Washington Hall, with a short question and answer period to follow.

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