‘The city has to be prepared’: Richmond rolls out new emergency preparedness plan

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond city leaders are rolling out a new plan — for how the city prepares, responds to and recovers from emergencies.

On Tuesday Feb. 24, the city unveiled a new integrated preparedness plan (IPP) which aims at “building a stronger and more resilient emergency response system.,” said Mayor Danny Avula.

The Department of Emergency Management plans to highlight four major steps — planning, training, equipping and exercises between 2026 and 2028…

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