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Emergency director reports donated Starlink, trailer for supplies and plans to replace aging storm sirens
Summary
The county’s emergency manager said Northern Kentucky Health Department donated a Starlink satellite for emergency connectivity; donated supplies will be stored in a large trailer for disaster response; staff discussed antenna/power failures on storm sirens and plans to replace or upgrade them.
Carroll County’s emergency-management director told the fiscal court that the Northern Kentucky Health Department donated a Starlink satellite terminal to provide temporary satellite internet and cellular support during disasters, and that donated sheltering supplies will be consolidated into a large trailer for deployment.
The director said the county will add a small service plan for the Starlink (a modest monthly fee to be reimbursed by the donor) and that the trailer — described in the record as about 30-by-80 — will allow the county to stage shelter and disaster-response gear including cots and bedding. The director said donated supplies exceeded on‑hand storage and that the trailer will be outfitted with electric and air systems for multiple uses.
Officials also raised widespread concerns about aging county storm sirens. The director reported multiple sirens failing, attributed to aging antennas and battery issues after winter testing; he said bids are being prepared to replace sirens and that tower/antenna work will require crane coordination to restore reliable coverage in remote parts of the county. The director urged citizens to sign up for hyper-reach/cell alerts because outdoor sirens are intended for people outdoors and may not be audible inside buildings during severe weather.
No county purchase was approved on March 24; the court discussed procurement and coordination with vendors and state partners to fix antennas and plan upgrades.
