Frank Kaminski Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski announced Wednesday his plan to retire, effective May 18, after 14 years as head of the Park Ridge Police Department. A Park Ridge resident, he had served as the Evanston police chief from 1974-2006. When the Park Ridge chief’s position became open, he applied here. Mayor Marty
they do, they work to save lives. i ve got the honor to be here with them and i m so proud of the efforts that are taking place here. i can t say enough for the leadership of kevin guthrie and florida department of emergency management, and fema. this came from a camp and we ve created a city inside of a city, several blocks. and we appreciate all the patience that the communities have had here in the region as we do the most amazing efforts in the history of the state of florida to save the lives at risk because of this terrible tragedy. governor, thank you for your leadership. mayor. thank you, chief. the florida emergency management, kevin guthrie. good good morning, everyone. kevin guthrie, florida division of emergency management. yesterday at about 4:15, yesterday afternoon, mayor cava and chief kaminski asked for a
support team specifically related to search and rescue. fema was in the room at the exact same time. the informal communication of that request happened in minutes, so that request was sent up and mobilized and we have followed up with the necessary paperwork. so, again, i think it s important for everyone to understand that as soon as mayor cava, chief kaminski, director ramirez need resources, we re working with the lieutenant governor, mayor, there is no daylight between either one of those. so i think that s important for everyone to know. i would say that we also are mobilizing today a florida bus to help people get i.d. cards for those that have been displaced. they need i.d. cards and drivers licenses and things of that nature. that bus will be deployed today and should be here on site tomorrow.