FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – As a winter storm continues to impact rural Virginia communities, Franklin County emergency officials and residents are emphasizing the importance of advance preparation and community cooperation.
Josh Turner, Emergency Manager for Franklin County EMS, says the county has implemented comprehensive coordination efforts among various departments to ensure public safety during winter weather events.
“We did a really heavy prep last weekend and continued into this weekend,” Turner said. “We coordinated with county departments, fire EMS, Franklin County Sheriff’s office, Town of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount police department, and Town of Boones Mill.”…