by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 7, 2024 | Comm Center News
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $2,965,000 in funding for a project to upgrade Ramsey County first responder radios. This project, which Klobuchar and Smith worked to include, will help ensure emergency and public safety communications networks remain intact and keep residents and emergency responders safe. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
“This project will make essential upgrades to Ramsey County’s first responder radios, ensuring they have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. With House passage, this project is one step closer to securing the new first responder radios,” said Klobuchar.
“Every day, first responders in Ramsey County put their lives on the line to protect their communities,” said Smith. “They deserve to have updated, functioning equipment to help them do their jobs, but their radios are outdated and failing. This funding would replace these radios and replace power generators at radio towers, allowing first responders and public safety personnel to efficiently and effectively do their jobs.”
Klobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called “Congressionally Directed Spending” (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 7, 2024 | Comm Center News
“I hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,” Rep. Norma Torres said
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by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 6, 2024 | Comm Center News
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – If you call 911 in Durham, there’s a chance you’ll get an answer from another town nearly 80 miles away. That’s because the City Council is set to vote on a new proposal to reroute calls to Fayetteville.
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 5, 2024 | Comm Center News
On March 1, 2024, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the House Health and Government Operations Committee in support of HB 1141 – Human Services – 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 Systems – Nonemergency Information and Referrals with amendments. This bill envisions a statewide 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 system for nonemergency government services, resources, and information to streamline service delivery for Maryland residents, businesses, and visitors.
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 1, 2024 | Comm Center News
Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center 30th anniversary celebration was held Friday, March 1st. While rain poured outside it had no chance in dampening the sunny bearing of Beverly Harbison, director of the center, who was abuzz welcoming guests from all parts of the community that turned up to show their support.
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 1, 2024 | Comm Center News
Maryland’s top elected leaders on Friday praised the police response to this week’s threat of gun violence at the State House and said they’re taking steps to improve communications around the sprawling state office campus during future emergencies.
A new text alert system to more quickly notify state employees and visitors in the area was already in the works before the anonymous threat Thursday.
