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http://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/story/1213202005_new01_911.asp
HARRISON COUNTY'S emergency 9-1-1 system is expected to be fully functional during the 2006 calendar year.
County Sheriff Mark Miller is spearheading the program and is part of a 10-person committee that is making assessments regarding the system's operation.
A 9-1-1 center is currently being installed within the sheriff's department. The facility is expected to be completed later this month.
"Obviously, this will be a win-win situation for our county's residents," Miller said. "The 9-1-1 system is designed to expedite and aid fire, police and EMS personnel in responding to a particular emergency."
Last week, Miller and county commissioners traveled to neighboring Carrollton to observe Carroll County's 9-1-1 operation. Members of Harrison's committee have also scheduled a visit to Guernsey County to conduct similar studies.
Cadiz Mayor Don Bethel also looks forward to improving emergency response within the county.
"Implementing a 9-1-1 system has long been a priority for Harrison County," Bethel explained. "It will be an immediate improvement for our citizens, both young and old."
In 1968, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) announced it was establishing a universal emergency number that could be implemented quickly. Today, thousands of counties and communities are part of the system.
The 9-1-1 program has since developed several sophisticated features, including a comprehensive selective call routing system. At the end of the 20th century, nearly 93 percent of the U.S. population was covered by some type 9-1-1 service.
President Bill Clinton, in 1999, signed the bill designating 9-1-1 as the nationwide emergency number.
In addition to Sheriff Miller and Mayor Bethel, other 9-1-1 committee members include: Lorna Bower, Harrison County Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Dwight "Doc" Sparr, Cadiz Police Chief; C. Scott Porter, Cadiz Township Trustee; Phil Madzia and Bill Host, County Commissioners; Skip Dalton, Verizon 9-1-1 Service Manager for Ohio; Doug Crabtree, Rural Addressing; Lt. Matt Evans, Commander, Wintersville Post of the Ohio State Patrol; Dennis Kovarik, Fire Chief, Jewett Volunteer Fire Department; and Joe Myers, Captain with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
HARRISON COUNTY'S emergency 9-1-1 system is expected to be fully functional during the 2006 calendar year.
County Sheriff Mark Miller is spearheading the program and is part of a 10-person committee that is making assessments regarding the system's operation.
A 9-1-1 center is currently being installed within the sheriff's department. The facility is expected to be completed later this month.
"Obviously, this will be a win-win situation for our county's residents," Miller said. "The 9-1-1 system is designed to expedite and aid fire, police and EMS personnel in responding to a particular emergency."
Last week, Miller and county commissioners traveled to neighboring Carrollton to observe Carroll County's 9-1-1 operation. Members of Harrison's committee have also scheduled a visit to Guernsey County to conduct similar studies.
Cadiz Mayor Don Bethel also looks forward to improving emergency response within the county.
"Implementing a 9-1-1 system has long been a priority for Harrison County," Bethel explained. "It will be an immediate improvement for our citizens, both young and old."
In 1968, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) announced it was establishing a universal emergency number that could be implemented quickly. Today, thousands of counties and communities are part of the system.
The 9-1-1 program has since developed several sophisticated features, including a comprehensive selective call routing system. At the end of the 20th century, nearly 93 percent of the U.S. population was covered by some type 9-1-1 service.
President Bill Clinton, in 1999, signed the bill designating 9-1-1 as the nationwide emergency number.
In addition to Sheriff Miller and Mayor Bethel, other 9-1-1 committee members include: Lorna Bower, Harrison County Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Dwight "Doc" Sparr, Cadiz Police Chief; C. Scott Porter, Cadiz Township Trustee; Phil Madzia and Bill Host, County Commissioners; Skip Dalton, Verizon 9-1-1 Service Manager for Ohio; Doug Crabtree, Rural Addressing; Lt. Matt Evans, Commander, Wintersville Post of the Ohio State Patrol; Dennis Kovarik, Fire Chief, Jewett Volunteer Fire Department; and Joe Myers, Captain with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
