Use of unmanned aircraft in disasters topic of recent SEMA meeting

Daviess County Emergency Management Director David Roll along with Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards and many other personnel from around the state participated in a class on Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management. Topics included the use of UAVs, policies and procedures, proper FAA Licensing, and case studies.
The class was provided by the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and presented by National Disaster Preparedness Training Center of the University of Hawaii. Chillicothe Fire served as host for the participants. Pictured, left to right, are Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards, Daviess County Emergency Management Director David Roll, NTA EMS Deputy Chief Corey Sloan, and NTA EMS Lt. Andre Remmers.