WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Auburn's new public safety building. Auburn Fire Chief Robert Chase, Police Chief Jason Moen, City Manager Phil Crowell, members of the Fire, Police, and EMS Departments, and other local officials also participated in the ceremony.

The new facility will replace one of Auburn's outdated emergency response stations that no longer meets modern safety, health, and accessibility standards. Designed to meet current Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Fire Protection Association health and safety requirements, the facility will improve emergency resp...