P-25 System Incomplete, Showing Improved Communication
With a year under its belt, the county’s new P-25 radio communication system has been helpful to several area departments. That according to Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. Farris said the system’s big benefit is the ability for departments to communicate with each other statewide. Farris said school resource offers have been able to use […]
PCSO Applying For Grant Funding For New State Radio System
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office partnering with other county agencies to apply for $2 million in grant funding for radio upgrades. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the money would be used to purchase radio equipment compatible with a new state radio system. “The state has picked Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland area to put this […]
Algood Approves Bid To Remove Elevated Water Tank On Main Street
City of Algood approved a $34,600 bid to remove the out-of-use water tank on Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that tank was brought to the council by residents who were concerned about its deteriorating condition. He said that the city explored different options to rehab it or take it down. “Several years ago […]
White Co 911 Addressing Holes In Dispatch Coverage
White County E-911 has plans to continue improving its radio system next fiscal year. Director Suzi Haston said the department wants to install two new repeater sites at the Eastland and Central View Fire Departments. “We expect huge improvements especially around the Eastland area and Central View area,” Haston said. “We have some dead spots, […]
Prepare Before A Disaster To Keep Bad Situation From Getting Worse
September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families and individuals to get ready whenever disaster strikes. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said whether it is from severe weather or prolonged power outages, you never know how long problems could last. Smith said communication devices, food and water, ways to stay warm should all […]
New Emergency Services Radio Tower Will Expand And Enhance Emergency Response Coverage
Putnam County Emergency Services will explore adding another radio tower in the northern part of Cookeville by the Putnam County Soccer Complex. Putnam 911 Assistant Director Brandon Smith said that the new tower will enhance coverage for the Bangham, Hillham, Dodson Branch areas. Smith said that the new 180-foot tower would also fix paging issues […]
