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10/31/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 12:22

2024 Tribal Emergency Managers Forum hosted on Camp Murray

2024 Tribal Emergency Managers Forum hosted on Camp Murray

Posted on Oct 31, 2024 By Washington Military Administrator

The Washington National Guard and Washington Emergency Management Division jointly welcomed more than 20 tribes across Washington state for the 2024 Tribal Emergency Managers Forum. The event on Camp Murray happened Oct. 23, 2024 with emergency management representatives from discussing readiness, response capabilities, and new techniques in emergency planning.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ken Borchers, commander of the Washington Air National Guard, delivers opening remarks.

Jeff Choke, Tribal Homeland Security Project Coordinator, Nisqually Emergency Management Office, introduces himself to attendees

Desiree Markishtum, emergency coordinator for the Quinault Indian Nation Emergency Management Program.