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
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
Rancho Tehama residents got a big boost in wireless connectivity with the installation of a new AT&T cell tower on Oakridge Road in the northwest area of the community. Several state, local and AT&T officials, first responders and residents of Rancho Tehama attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the base of the extremely tall tower on Friday, Feb. 28.
“AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Rancho Tehama will benefit from this cell tower which…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
Washington County voters have decided to pass a sales tax that will supply emergency responders with a new radio system. A tax increase of one-quarter of one penny is what the Washington County Emergency Department proposed to voters in a way to fund new communication equipment. It passed with 24,466 (64%) votes for and 13,785 (36%) votes against. Currently, firefighters, police and other emergency services …
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
WILMINGTON — Despite some opposition, Wilmington voters allowed for spending $221,000 for planning and acquisition costs related to building a new public safety facility next to the Old School Community Center.
In an interview last week, Town Manager Scott Tucker called it the next step in getting the police and fire stations “out of the floodplain and into the 21st century.”
Voters at annual Town Meeting on Tuesday expressed concern for the anticipated $4.5 …
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
The McGowan Government has moved to strengthen mobile telecommunications coverage at Twilight Beach in Esperance to improve public safety and emergency response capacity.
In partnership with Telstra, a TGo repeater will be installed on the roof of the Esperance Goldfields Surf Life Saving Club at Twilight Cove, enabling mobile telecommunications over a 50 square metre area.
This will ensure club members can communicate effectively with other emergency services…
