Ashland Health Dept., EMA partner to strengthen emergency preparedness

The Ashland County Health Department and county Emergency Management Agency have agreed to share staff resources to strengthen emergency preparedness. The arrangement grew from work to program the health department’s MARCS radios: the health department can help process checks and payments, while EMA staff can assist with preparedness exercises. The Ashland County Board of Health approved a memorandum of understanding Tuesday. Officials say the partnership will help agencies prepare for disasters without additional staffing costs.