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Shelby County officials report public-safety training, equipment deliveries and rollout of TextMyGov alert system

2249288 · February 7, 2025
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Sheriff's office, rescue volunteers and county staff reported vehicle outfitting, new training and equipment bought with ARPA funds, and a three-week rollout of the TextMyGov notification system that will require FEMA certification to enable emergency alerts.

Sheriff's office, rescue volunteers and county staff delivered a series of routine public-safety updates at the Shelby County meeting, reporting progress on vehicle outfitting, training and equipment purchases funded in part through ARPA dollars and a near-term rollout of a county alert system.

The sheriff said contract negotiations are nearing completion and described work to outfit a new vehicle, including reusing equipment stripped from older cars. "We've been busy, continue doing our regular stuff, plus contract…

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