New county Emergency Communications Center officially recognized, opened

By Mary Zielinski
Posted 5/12/21

On Wednesday, May 5, a brief ribbon cutting ceremony officially recognized the new Washington County Emergency Communications Center that, as its name suggests, is geared to meeting emergencies of …

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New county Emergency Communications Center officially recognized, opened

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On Wednesday, May 5, a brief ribbon cutting ceremony officially recognized the new Washington County Emergency Communications Center that, as its name suggests, is geared to meeting emergencies of all kinds both in Washington county and adjacent ones.

The Washington Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors arranged the ribbon cutting at the Lexington Blvd facility adjacent to the county jail.

Julie Scott of the Ambassadors presented 911 Supervisor Cara Sorrels with a certificate of recognition and appreciation. Also in attendance were Chief Deputy Shawn Ellingson, Wellman Mayor Ryan Miller, Washington Supervisors Stan Stoops and Jack Seward, Jr., Emergency Management Coordinator Marissa Reisen (who cut the ribbon), Supervisor board chairman Richard Young, Ambassador Mackenzie Edwards and Sheriff Jared Schneider.

Groundbreaking for the center was on July 10, 2019 with the building opening in January to house state-of-the-art communications emergency response equipment.

In addition, it will serve as a shelter for residents in extreme weather such as a derecho or tornado.

The new building is part of the count-owned Orchid Hill complex that includes the county jail, Environmental Health, HACAP and other county offices.