by ECC Editor | Mar 6, 2020 | Articles
On February 24, I tweeted (above) that DC 911 sent two different ambulances on what were likely the same EMS runs because call takers and dispatchers are unaware the intersection of Florida Avenue and R Street exists at two different locations in Northwest Washington. It’s one of those “gotchas” every worker at the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) should know before they’re allowed to receive and dispatch 911 calls… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles
[…] Emergency communications, a join venture with Westport, is a relatively small section of the budget that is expected to see an increase of $500,000 — or 25.3 percent — from $1.9 million in 2019-20 to $2.4 million in 2020-21, the presentation said. This comes after a $2.9 million project was approved last year for the two towns to operate a shared emergency communications center at Sacred Heart University… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles
A Newton man has been sentenced to one year non-custodial probation with credit for 23 days of jail time served for misusing 9-1-1. According to the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, Bartholomew Ligons Jr. called the emergency telephone service on January 16, 2019 without a need for 9-1-1 service… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
CINCINNATI (FOX19) – Hamilton County Public Health officials say the risk of Ohioans contracting coronavirus is low but they’re prepared if it does come though.
“Our plans are ready if this were to come to Ohio and spread,” Hamilton County interim Public Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman said.
The plan includes prevention efforts, including sharing the importance of CDC-approved hygiene habits with the public… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Kyle Richardson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Hamilton County is located in the southwest corner of Ohio and is home to approximately 800,000 residents. Spanning over 400 square miles, the county includes urban cities like Cincinnati and rural townships like Whitewater. First responders in the county must be prepared to respond to a variety of incidents, from natural disasters to large planned events that bring visitors to the area. READ MORE
