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Commissioners press forward on multi-million-dollar radio upgrade as federal approvals and contingency plans linger
Summary
After testimony from first responders and technical vendors, commissioners debated a proposed Motorola/Tackett emergency radio system, the dependent White Rock site, federal reclassification delays and contract contingencies; commissioners voted to cease discussion and called for contract contingencies and further work.
Commissioners spent a large portion of the Jan. 7 meeting on a proposed next-generation emergency radio communications system that county staff and Motorola/Tackett representatives have proposed to replace aging infrastructure.
Multiple first responders and residents recounted communications failures during the storm and urged swift action. "When emergencies happen, every second counts," Michael Rice told the commission, describing cases where telephone and cellular systems failed and satellite or ad-hoc fixes were used to reach rescuers. (Michael Rice, resident)
Technical presenters outlined a system that would tie Carter County into regional mutual-aid networks and provide…
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