Operation Raging Winds kicks off in Orange Beach

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Law enforcement agencies across the state took park in a large training exercise in Orange Beach Tuesday. 'Operation Raging Winds' is a hurricane preparedness exercise. It includes helicopter rescues and beach patrols. Agencies, like emergency management, conservation, homeland security and public safety, took part in the exercises.

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