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Parks Board backs E911 trail signage to aid emergency response on Summerset trail
Summary
At the board’s Jan. 21 meeting, members supported pursuing E911-style trail signs—20 posts and 40 signs were proposed—with the Chief of Police planning a grant application to 'Warren Co. Philanthropic'; Friends of Carlisle Parks offered to help fund the signs.
The board voiced support for installing E911-style signage along the Summerset trail after the Chief of Police proposed the idea and said he would apply for grant funding from 'Warren Co. Philanthropic.' The signs would display a non-emergency dispatch number, mile markers and an emergency location number to help responders locate trail users unfamiliar with the route.
Minutes record a proposed layout placing signs every 0.2 miles from the Summerset trailhead to the county line, totaling roughly 20 posts and 40 signs; the board discussed spacing alternatives (every 0.25 mile) and noted Friends of Carlisle Parks had offered to contribute funds. No final project cost has been determined.
Angela Smith moved and Larry Flaws seconded a motion for the board to support pursuing the signage; the motion carried with a majority in favor and one member opposed, according to the minutes. The Chief of Police plans to pursue grant funding; staff will return with cost estimates and grant outcomes for further board consideration.
