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Raleigh County Officials Talk Emergency Preparedness

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Two months after a severe storm knocked out power to more than 600,000 people across the area, emergency responders look back at lessons learned, and how they can be ready for the next time.

Representatives from the state Division of Military Affairs, American Electric Power, and other first responders met at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging.

They were led by Raleigh County Emergency Manager Kevin Taylor.

"You can reach and utilize technology you haven't before, like social media," said Taylor. "Certain generations are adept at that, but others are not. It needs to be embraced."

Taylor said solid communication is one of the most important tools a community can have in an emergency.

To stay updated, he suggests visiting www.beckley.org or "Beckley Ready" on Facebook.