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Local officials plan for potential spring flooding

The Local Emergency Planning Commission recently convened to prepare for spring flooding. Emergency Manager Jess Earle prepared a command chart outlining when and how officials will be notified and participate in mitigation efforts in the event of flooding. Later, at their regular meetings, both the New Rockford city and Eddy County commissions reviewed the chart and made recommendations to Earle....