(Le Mars) — After serving on the job for the past 13 years, Plymouth County Emergency Management Services Director, Gary Junge has announced his retirement. This Saturday marks the last offical day for Junge. He says looking back upon his career, he will remember how Plymouth County was able to obtain grants in order to purchase needed equipment for possible emergency situations by working together.
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Junge says each Plymouth County community has benefitted from the grants obtained in order to be better prepared for possible emergencies.
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The outgoing County Emergency Disaster Management Director says he will remember the various floods that hit Plymouth County during the past few years.
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Junge says he will also remember the many storms and tornadoes that have hit Plymouth County.
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Junge says he will remain in Le Mars, and will stand ready, if he can ever offer assistance for potential future emergencies.
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Plymouth County Sheriff Mike VanOtterloo (Plymouth County Emergency Management Commission Chair) presented Plymouth County Emergency Management Director Gary Junge with a certificate of appreciation for his 13 years as Emergency Management Director for Plymouth County. Several surrounding county Emergency Management Directors, Firefighters, Deputies, Police Officers, County Supervisors, etc. were on hand for the presentation.
