The Iowa State Patrol says it’s ready to meet any challeges posed by the Y2Kbug at the first of the year. Some computers may not work when the daterolls from 1999 to 2000. Patrol spokesman, Sergeant Dave Garrison saysthey’ll have the manpower available to handle any problems.Garrison says the patrol normally has extra troopers on the road during theNew Year’s holiday anyway. He says equipment has been checked and shouldn’tbe hit by any Y2K computer problems.He says the once concern is the national computer system used to check thebackground of people who are stopped.Garrison says they’re working in conjunction with the state EmergencyManagement Department in preparing for any possible problems.
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