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Cities tighten safety policies Officials work toward preparedness response (1 0/23/200 1) <br />k <br /><Af�VERTISEMEN i > <br />�� � <br />�`'� �; ARGOSY KNOWS... <br />l'�-j'➢O.�fiRPLANL'f <br />STORY OPTIONS <br />. E-mail to a friend <br />. Print this article <br />I• F1N0 a �bR �.F�NO b C�REER I� FIHD A H O�E I TwinCitl,s.cam <br />Published: Tuesday, October zs, zooi <br />Cities tighten safety policies Officials <br />Today�s �,o�Aer work toward preparedness response <br />r�,�;s <br />Pioneer Planet: front <br />News <br />Calumnists <br />Business <br />sports <br />Hunting Guide <br />Entertainment <br />Fall Events Guide <br />East metro suburbs say their heightened security in response to' <br />the Sept. 11 attacks and subsequent reports of anthrax exposure <br />is meant to maintain safety without spawning panic. <br />-- Burnsville emergency-preparedness director Rick Larkin said <br />his city has been preparing far terrorism and training for <br />emergency for years, especially as the city prepared for Y2K. <br />Travel "We're trying to translate fear and anYiety to preparedness," <br />�'��ing Larkin said. "It's kind of a tough balance ... not to be afraid, but <br />TeOn to be aware and to be prepared." <br />Health <br />Water cooie� -- Washington County officials are reinforcing ID badge <br />Special Reports policies for employees as well as contractors and vendors, said <br />Classified Ads 7im Schug, county administrator. They've conducted special <br />site index training on mail handling and are re-e�mining other security <br />practices. <br />Search Recent Articles <br />� go <br />More Search Options <br />Contact Us <br />Newspaper Subscriptions <br />Terms and Conditions <br />"We're doing reasonable and prudent things to evaluate our <br />security and take a look at protecting our infrastructure," Schug <br />said. <br />-- White Bear Lake is paying more attention to security at city <br />facilities, but has not had to implement any significant changes <br />to city policies, said police Capt. H.W. Schmahl. <br />"We're dealing a lot more with anYieties," Schmahl said, adding <br />the city is fielding a lot more calls about people worried about <br />what's in their mail. <br />-- Roseville has tightened security at fire stations. Only <br />firefighters and police officers or-escorted guests are allowed <br />into the buildings. The department has reiterated the need to <br />lock fire station doors and firefighters have received training on <br />how to respond to reports of possible anthrax, said Capt. Doug <br />Johnson, the city's fire inspector. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Did you I <br />you can I <br />travel <br />Twincities <br />Give <br />A Tr <br />� <br />Fligh� <br />�"� <br />!'tyY <br />Hotel <br />o: a'� <br />Car; <br />��� <br />� <br />POWERED <br />�• <br />http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/1670b3.htm 10/23/O l <br />