Haven of Hope Launches Program to Fight Addiction
Dekalb County’s Haven of Hope has launched a new program to help those struggling with addiction. The program is designed for addicts to receive help battling drug and alcohol addiction. Haven of Hope Licensed Mental Health Counselor Tena Cope said addiction runs rampant in the Upper Cumberland. Cope said the program provides a great opportunity […]
New Pall Mall Tower Brings Emergency Comms Coverage Up To 85 Percent
Fentress County’s 911 communications will see an improvement following the completion of a new tower in Pall Mall. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county contributed 60 percent, the E-911 Department 35 percent, and the school board covered the remaining. He said that now the equipment is upgraded and new pieces purchased, they have five […]
Putnam 911 Trying Out New App For Emergency Calls
Putnam County 911 will be implementing a new smartphone app next year to give dispatchers additional information on calls. Director Penny Foister said RapidSOS Premium will replace the current system and add new capabilities “If you got a smart phone, and you have your health information in there or emergency contacts when we get a […]
Putnam 911 Accepting Applications For New Dispatchers
Putnam County 911 has opened applications for dispatchers. 911 Director Penny Foister said the department is low on part-time workers and wants two more full-time dispatchers. “We’re going to ask the county commission and 911 board at our next budget cycle to add two more positions, two more full-time positions,” Foister said. “When we do […]
Jackson 911 Looking For More Dispatchers
Jackson County’s 911 is looking to hire new dispatchers. Jackson 911 PIO Derek Woolbright said that their county is currently has a critical need for more personnel. He said that dispatchers make the calls for all emergency departments in the county and they’re being spread thin. “I would say they need the ability to multi-task, […]
Putnam 911 Making Changes To Emergency Alert System
Putnam County 911 making changes to its emergency alert system. Assistant Director Brandon Smith said that the previously free system began charging for services, they decided to streamline alerts into a program that utilizes a communications service the county already has. “What’s really cool about the Smart 911 and the Rave Alert system is that […]
Putnam 911 Director Wants Next Budget To Include Two New Dispatchers
Putnam County 911 Director Penny Foister wants more dispatcher positions budgeted in the next fiscal year. Foister said she would like to see two additional positions, one paid by the county. The other paid by the 911 department. “That will make our power shift where we got two positions last year those dispatchers work from […]
Clay 911 Emergency Alert Notification System Open For Sign-Ups
With recent weather events, Clay County 911 wants to remind residents of its emergency alert straight to your phone. 911 Director Beth Moulton said the services notifies via land line and cell phone through text or call. “It gives them the opportunity to know about severe weather,” Moulton said. “But we also use it for […]
Kayakers Being Saved Through Warren County River Rescue System
A Warren County Rotary Club continues its work to protect kayakers along the Barren Fork River and 100 miles of waterways. McMinnville Breakfast Rotary Club Member Neal Cox said location markers are along the river bank and bridges to tell people exactly where they are lost. Cox said as kayaking grew in popularity, so did […]
Cumberland E-911 Boosting Communications Across The County
Cumberland County E-911 is undertaking major changes to improve emergency services across the county. Director Eric Ritzman said that among those changes, is a new website. Ritzman said the site has launched and gives residents a survey to provide needed information before an emergency happens. “If they have someone living there that has dementia or […]
