New 911 system should be up and running by February

ESVA 911 Director Jeff Flournoy reported to the Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday night that the new 911 should be up and running by February.  Flournoy reported that work at the tower sites has been in progress over the last several months along with continues system planning and programming.

Over the next few months Flournoy expects all remaining tower work including equipment installations , system optimization and systemwide coverage testing.  During the fall and early winter months, Flournoy expects that Mobile and portable Radio installations and training will be completed.Flournoy told the Board that progress during the next 5 or 6 weeks will determine if the system will be ready for use in February.

The project has a budget of $9.5 million with federal funding of approximately $8 million and funding supplied by both Accomack and Northampton Counties providing the remaining balance.

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