by ECC Editor | Jun 3, 2020 | Comm Center News
Demolition and site work for Williams County’s emergency services project will be getting under way soon, after Williams County Commissioners approved a maximum of $3.58 million toward the initial phases of construction for a joint Emergency Operations Center.
The amount was among cost estimates presented to Williams County Commissioners for the project, which Director of Communications and GIS Helen Askim said are maximum cost estimates and are expected to come in lower than listed… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jun 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
Although many Alaskans are focused on the budget, PFDs and life with COVID-19, there are other key issues that affect the public. One recent development quietly occurring in the background related to public safety should be brought to the attention of the public is the Emergency Communication Center (911) Project.
There are times when legislators must speak up to encourage a better result… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jun 2, 2020 | Comm Center News, Press Release
PRESS RELEASE:
Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t
The Gwinnett County Police Department is proud to announce that as of June 1, 2020 we will now have Text to 911 capability. The best, fastest, most reliable method to contact 911 in an emergency is to call and speak to a dispatcher but we recognize that there are times or situations that can make calling 911 difficult. Our citizens will be able to send a text to 911 if they are unable to call… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jun 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee voted on May 27 to transfer the obligation for covering payroll costs at the Coffee County Communications Center from the county to the 911 board, effective Jan. 1, 2021. This vote means payroll and employee benefits – an annual expense of about $750,000 – will be covered by 911 fees charged to every citizen and business for their land lines and cell phones instead of local taxpayers… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 28, 2020 | Comm Center News
Whitefish is showing its support for a potential levy that would support the Flathead County 911 Emergency Communications Center.
City Council last week passed a resolution showing its support for a ballot initiative that would create a mill levy to assist in funding the 911 center.
The Flathead Emergency Communications Center administrative board has recommended that the Flathead County Commissioners place the levy request on the Nov. 3 general election ballot… READ MORE
