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Christopher Shays: I would add to that but also make the point that this won't be the first city that will have to deal with this kind of…

On the recordMay 9, 2007
I would add to that but also make the point that this won't be the first city that will have to deal with this kind of issue. I mean, we want to be able to protect and prevent a terrorist attack, but there may be some other event. And what we also need is a protocol that makes sure that future first responders are never put in this condition and that residents around wherever an event takes place are notified and given good information. The bottom line is, no one was ever given good information from day one.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

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Discussing the need for better protocols for first responders and public communication during emergencies.

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