Local Area Emergency Responders to be Recognized for Collaboration and Cooperation

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Nov. 15, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), together with

the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), will host a ceremony today to celebrate the signed Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) between first responders in Buffalo, Hall, Kearney, and Adams Counties as well

as recognize Crash Responder Safety Week

This event will celebrate the formalizing of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) partnerships in Central

Nebraska and the group’s progress in moving TIM initiatives forward to improve safety, reliability, and

efficiency on the region’s roadways and Crash Responder Safety Week which began Nov. 13 and runs

through Nov. 17.

This marks a major milestone in the NDOT TIM program. NSP Colonel John Bolduc and other area

responders will make brief remarks. This event is open to credentialed media. Photography and video

are encouraged.

What:    NDOT and partners to celebrate first responders in Buffalo, Hall, Kearney, and Adams Counties

When:   Today, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT

Where: Nebraska Department of Transportation Kearney I-80 Maintenance Yard (outdoor event)

             415 W Talmadge Road, Kearney, Neb.

             Event will also be streamed live on NDOT’s Facebook page.

Who:     Colonel John Bolduc, NSP Superintendent of Law Enforcement & Public Safety

             Wes Wahlgren, District 4 Engineer

             Chief Bryan Waugh, Kearney Police Department

             Chief Brad Starling, Hastings Fire Department

             Justin Hubley, NAPE/AFSCME Executive Director

             Tri-City Nebraska Area TIM Representatives

For more information, visit dot.nebraska.gov/safety/tim.