EMA Contract Approved Under $18,000; Commission Adopts Updated Emergency Operations Plan

Jul 27, 2026

The commission approved a one-year EMA generator maintenance agreement with Southern Electric Contractors (SEC) for under $18,000 and adopted an updated Emergency Operations Plan that removes a multi-jurisdiction hazardous communication annex and updates radio station listings.

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County EMA Director LeighAnn Butler recommended a one-year maintenance agreement with Southern Electric Contractors (SEC) beginning Aug. 1, 2026, for maintenance of generators at each tower site and two portable units. Butler told commissioners SEC's quote was under $18,000 and that SEC would provide higher-quality service compared with the prior contract with Power Secure (previously about $20,000). Commissioner Phillip Morris moved to approve the SEC contract; Commissioner Kelvin Cunningham seconded and the motion carried.

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