CUMBERLAND — As much of the United States observed Patriot Day, a national day to honor victims of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, local emergency communication dispatchers were honored Tuesday in a separate ceremony to highlight the essential role they play in emergency services.
In October 1986, Congress approved a law designating September 11 as 9-1-1 Emergency Number Day.
In recognition of the emergency number system and the dispatchers dedicated to the critical public service, Allegany County observes the date to honor Joint Communications Center staff.
