Fire, EMS and Police Reports Focus on Preparedness, Dispatch Improvements and Traffic Enforcement

Fire Chief Greg Brett described a community emergency-response push tied to a CERT recruitment effort and a simple household preparedness kit initiative intended for distribution across four city zones. He said the program will recruit and train local residents to support shelters and emergency operations and that CERT managers are being identified for each quadrant of the city.

"...can we get you involved in the CERT program? Can we train you to help manage emergency shelters or just helping during the tough times?" Brett asked, and he noted scheduled joint walking tours of the Microsoft data center at 8500 Tatum Road to help fire departments prepare for incidents at the large facility.

Police Chief Kevin Digou framed public safety around traffic enforcement, calling out high-speed incidents and a recent posted video of a motorist driving 102 mph through Chattahoochee Hills. He said two traffic-focused officers and accident-reconstruction capabilities have contributed to an increase in citations and arrests, including DUIs, and urged residents to call 911 rather than attempting direct intervention.

"Please call 911; let us know, that is the only way," Digou said, emphasizing that officers cannot be everywhere across the city's roughly 60 square miles. Council members followed with appreciation for staff responsiveness and support for improved dispatching and EMS operational effectiveness.