Grant Co. emergency management coordinator talks safety, preparedness
Kyle Foreman, Emergency Management Specialist, gives a presentation in Soap Lake on Oct. 26 to inform residents on how to be prepared for emergency situations they may encounter.
REBECCA PETTINGILL/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Wildfires like this one from 2018 near Rye Grass Coulee are just one of the natural disasters those in Grant County and the surrounding area should be prepared for. Having an emergency kit handy will help mitigate stress and danger if an evacuation becomes necessary.
As the public information officer and an emergency management coordinator for Grant County, Kyle Foreman (right) works with a variety of emergency agencies and helps with community outreach to ensure Grant County residents are prepared for emergencies.
Kyle Foreman (silver vest) works with firefighting personnel during the recent fire at the Wilbur-Ellis fertilizer plant near Moses Lake last Sunday. Foreman helps ensure county residents near large-scale incidents are notified of any relevant safety concerns. Foreman said the community can help him and the first responders he works with by planning for emergencies.
SOAP LAKE - Emergency Management Specialist Kyle Foreman with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office gave a presentation about emergency preparedness in Soap Lake Wednesday evening to prompt residents to learn about emergencies they might encounter and how to be prepared for them.
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