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County plans upgrades for 911 backup center power grid after vulnerability study
Summary
Staff asked for funding to upgrade the 911 backup center’s electrical and resilience systems after a consultant study identified upgrades. Commissioners agreed the center must be reliable and directed staff to present a funding plan.
County emergency‑communications staff described vulnerabilities in the county’s 911 backup center and requested funding to upgrade power and backup systems.
Staff said a prior grant request to pay for the consultant to scope required upgrades was denied and that the consultant’s estimate for needed upgrades is about $400,000. Commissioners emphasized the county’s public‑safety obligation and supported the need for upgraded power grid and resiliency measures for the emergency communications backup center, which must operate continuously for 24‑hour backup rotations.
Directives: staff were asked to prepare a funding plan and, where possible, seek grant support. Commissioners said the county needs to prioritize the project because failure of the backup facility would be a significant public‑safety failure.
