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The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency wants to see more residents use an app it launched less than a year ago for alerts and emergency planning — even though it remains difficult for some to access it.
Last month, Piscataquis County Commissions decided to dedicate American Rescue Plan Act funds to radio communications upgrades for the county’s emergency responders rather than invest them in broadband. Although the commissioners’ decision and the EMA’s attempt to grow its app appear to conflict, the Piscataquis Emergency Management App is meant to reach an audience that doesn’t receive traditional emergency alerts broadcast via television and radio, Director Jaeme Duggan said…
