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Michael Dunne: I’m Michael Dunne. Lane County is situated in some truly stunning landscapes: the Pacific Ocean to the west, the fertile Willamette Valley in the middle, and the Cascade Range to the east. But our landscape also encompasses potential disasters like wildfires and the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Today on the show, you’ll hear from the new Lane County emergency manager and learn about the critical nature of that role. With so much potential for community-wide crises, coordination among all first responders is key, and this position sits at the center of that coordination. Then, in the last part of the show, we’ll hear about another challenge facing beleaguered Springfield Public Schools: lawsuits from former administrators. Monica Larcom is the new emergency manager for Lane County. Thanks so much for coming in and talking to us.
Monica Larcom: Hey, thanks so much for having me. I appreciate it…