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Shands Named Director Of Franklin County Department Of Emergency Services

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (October 19, 2026) – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Eric Shands has been named director of Franklin County’s Department of Emergency Services (DES). As DES Director, Shands will administer and direct the emergency management agency, hazardous materials program and the 911 communications center to coordinate safety activities and programs within the county. He replaces Mary K. Seville, who stepped down as director earlier this year. “We are pleased to