In Wake of Paris Attacks, Georgia Beefs up Emergency Preparedness

By Katya Riedlinger

Emergency officials are ready if a terrorist attack like the one in Paris hits our own backyard. Reporter Katya Riedlinger takes you to an emergency-preparedness drill in Barrow County, where volunteers practice what to do in the event of a disaster. After the drill participants filled out a survey about how they can enhance their protocols, officials will then review the evaluations and improve their strategies for handling emergency situations.

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