Meigs County Courthouse conducts fire drill

POMEROY, Ohio – As part of disaster preparedness, the Meigs County Courthouse held a fire drill.

Being prepared for disasters and emergencies is stressed in our schools and homes but what about in businesses, offices, factories or other places of employment? Disasters and emergencies can happen any place anytime and you need to be prepared, whether that be by bringing in equipment like proper fire storage units you can buy online or by conducting regular drills.

As part of national preparedness month employees of the Meigs County Courthouse were tested on their plans on September 7, 2018. For the first time in decades a fire drill was held at the Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy with all offices participating. Meigs County Commissioner Tim Ihle stated, “We realize issues such as fire drills have not been addressed at county facilities which has brought some complacency to county employees, these drills will help change the way we look at not only fires but other emergencies which could occur in the courthouse.” After the drills completion members of each courthouse office attended a discussion to address the drill and other safety and preparedness issues which they would like to see addressed at the county courthouse. Emergency Management Director Jamie Jones facilitated the discussion in which numerous topics were discussed. After the discussion Director Jones stated, “Some great ideas came from the discussion and we hope to assist the commissioners and the Meigs county office holders in becoming prepared should a disaster strike.”

Commissioner Ihle went on to say, “I believe that preparedness is an important issue which is not stressed enough and as the county government we need to be setting an example not only for our employees but for the citizens of our county to not become complacent and be prepared for emergencies.”

Commissioner Ihle wanted to express his appreciation to the staff and citizens who were in the courthouse and participated in the fire drill and apologized for any inconvenience the drill may have caused the public.

For more information on national preparedness month, and how to prepare your home, business or place of employment for a disaster visit www.ready.gov.