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  1. Ohio counties operate under the state legislative framework, and the Governor is currently considering bills for signature.
  2. Mike DeWine emphasizes protecting Ohio citizens as Knox and Washington counties implement NG9-1-1 and establish call centers in Ohio.

Mercer County Approves $293K Upgrade for NG911 Emergency System

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Mercer County approved approximately $293,000 to begin a major upgrade to its emergency communications infrastructure. This transition moves the county toward Next Generation 911 (NG911), a digital, internet protocol-based system designed to replace traditional analog infrastructure. Mercer County must comply with Ohio’s NG911 transition requirements by 2030.

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Why it matters

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The new technology is designed to improve caller location information and speed up call transfers between the public and emergency dispatchers. The statewide network is intended to use caller location and routing information to direct emergency traffic to the appropriate public safety answering point, as mandated by Ohio law.

Ohio counties operate under the state legislative framework, and the Governor is currently considering bills for signature.

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Who's involved

  • OhioState that provides regulatory compliance requirements to Mercer County.
  • Mercer CountyCounty beginning a major upgrade to its emergency communications system.
  • CelinaMunicipality within Mercer County that engages in joint operational activities and service provision.

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