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County officials flag dispatch vulnerability and report staffing levels for sheriff’s office and EMS

Gibson County Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Officials warned a global fiber‑optic cut could affect local dispatch; sheriff’s office reported testing for deputy hires and jail averages, while EMS reported 437 runs last month and billing/collection figures.

At the Gibson County Council meeting, a department representative warned that a global fiber‑optic cable cut may affect local dispatch services and advised officials to contact James Griswold for updates. The speaker said the county maintains a high‑band backup but cautioned that service could be disrupted when outside carriers splice damaged…

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