PeADD hosts drone training to improve disaster preparedness

After announcing the establishment of the Emergency Management Drone Program, the Pennyrile Area Development District hosted drone training for regional emergency officials on Monday.

According to a news release, each of the nine Emergency Management offices in the Pennyrile Region received a drone unit to support response and recovery efforts following natural disasters. The program and training were made possible by a $588,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

PeADD’s Director of Community and Economic Development, Amy Frogue says the program is a major step toward strengthening the region’s resilience and ability to respond to severe weather events.

Photo courtesy of the Pennyrile Area Development District