Representatives

of several government agencies gathered in Atlanta last week to discuss

Fulton County's homeland security plan.

The summit

was the idea of Fulton County Commissioner Mike Kenn, who wanted a plan

devised to protect the county in case of a catastrophic emergency.

Fulton County

Commissioners, along with mayors and several county leaders, heard a presentation

from Georgia Emergency Management Association director Gary McConnell,

and representatives from the federal government.

While the protection

of the infrastructure program was closed to the media, the assembled leaders

wanted to make it clear that a unified plan was in place to protect the

critical assets of the county.

Fulton County

Health director Dr. Adewale Troutman also briefed the government's leaders

on bio-threats, such as smallpox and anthrax and said the county, along

with the feds, are working on preventative measures.

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