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Rush County seeks state-facilitated federal grant for tri-band radios and new mobile command trailer

Rush County Commissioners · September 10, 2025
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Summary

County emergency services requested two Homeland Security Program grants: $94,486 for 15 tri‑band radios to unify VHF/UHF/800 MHz channels and up to $150,000 for a multiuse mobile command trailer with conference capability; presenters said both are reimbursable with no net cost to the county.

Rush County emergency services staff presented two grant proposals under the 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), asking the commissioners to approve applications that would be federally funded and administered through the state.

An emergency services presenter (Unidentified Speaker, SEG 127–206) said the first proposal would buy 15 tri‑band Kenwood radios, allowing responders to consolidate VHF, UHF and 800 MHz capability into a single device. The presenter said…

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