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Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:48 p.m.

Mayor Michael Hancock runs the mock emergency as he would in the event of a real situation. The Denver Office of Emergency Management practices a worst-case security scenario in their basement offices in the City and County Building, Dec. 15, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denver’s auditor said the city isn’t prepared for an emergency. From a basement bunker, the view is different.

Emergency Manager Ryan Broughton said the audit's recommendations are sound, but he disputes how the report characterizes the city's overall preparedness.

Bennie Milliner, center, and Mayor Michael Hancock speaking at Denver's North High School in 2015. (Denver's Road Home)

After years of criticism, Denver mayor sidelines leader of homeless initiative

Bennie Milliner had relatively little experience in social services when he took the Road Home job — and he was dropped straight into a heated conversation.