Emergency Communications Tower Replaced After Three Weeks

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In Columbia County, New York the main 911 cell tower was struck by lightning, causing $50,000 worth of equipment damage about three weeks ago. The county lost connectivity to their sites on June 25th.  911 emergency dispatchers still managed to maintain contact with local fire departments, rescue squads and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office throughout the night by operating off of a mobile command unit. Backup radios offered them limited coverage and they deployed 911’s Field Command 1 Unit from the Public Safety building. Three weeks later, the equipment is finally being replaced. All of the equipment has been ordered and the expenses have been approved.

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