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July 1, 2002

MEDIA ADVISORY
Akin to Receive Homeland Defense Briefing by Local First Responders


St. Louis, Mo.- Congressman Todd Akin has requested a briefing on the status of homeland defense and progress on emergency preparedness in our region. Tomorrow, Akin will meet with representatives of the St. Louis County Police Department, St. Louis County Health Department, St. Charles County Health Department, Creve Coeur Fire Department and the Emergency Management director for St. Charles County. Prior to the briefing, Congressman Akin will be given a tour of the St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and witness a demonstration HAZMAT vehicles and equipment. Media is invited for photo opportunity with vehicle and HAZMAT demonstration prior to the briefing.

WHAT:
Media is invited for photo opportunity with vehicle and HAZMAT demonstration prior to Akin’s briefing on Homeland Security.

WHERE:
St. Louis County Emergency Center 14847 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, Mo. 63017

WHEN:
Tuesday, July 2nd, 1:00 p.m.



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