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Mutual aid for natural disasters

Washakie County becomes 13th Wyoming county to enter into agreement

WORLAND — Washakie County is now one of 13 Wyoming counties to coordinate a collective response plan for natural disasters.

During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Washakie County Commission approved entering into a statewide mutual aid agreement. Under the agreement, participating counties may lend equipment and personnel to other counties free of charge in the event of a natural disa...