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Commission discusses pilot for electronic unlocking of storm shelters; chiefs raise concerns about verification and internet needs
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposal to install an electronic unlocking mechanism at storm shelters controlled by 911; proposal would cost about $2,500 per shelter and requires high‑speed internet and a verification mechanism; some fire chiefs said they did not see the need and raised monitoring concerns.
Commissioner Perkins presented proposals for an electronic unlocking mechanism for county storm shelters that would allow 911 to remotely unlock doors with a push button. The proposal was discussed but not placed on the agenda for a vote.
Perkins said the system would replace mechanical key locks with an electronically controlled mechanism, would cost approximately $2,500 per shelter and would require high‑speed internet…
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