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Wet weather causes delays, flooding and felled trees across region
Weather conditions from a strong system that swept through the area Tuesday closed schools in Monongalia and Preston counties and caused traffic delays, vehicle accidents and power […]
Preston water utilities using 911 warning system
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) is something of a success story. That’s what Duane Hamilton, Director of the Preston County Office of Emergency […]
Snow Blankets Area
Winter weather causes a busy night for local 911 By Kathy Plum and Will DeanNewsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — Preston 911 got about 25 calls from motorists after snow blanketed […]
Commission approves proposal for new communications tower
The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a $561,655.50 proposal from Premier Construction Group for the purchase and construction of a new communications tower. The 340-foot freestanding […]
Emergency communications tower failing, replacement to exceed $1 million
MORGANTOWN — A communications tower that allows first responders to service parts of Monongalia and Marion counties must come down — soon. Jimmy Smith, who heads MECCA […]
Communications tower in western end damaged
A communications tower used by 911 to cover the western end of the county is damaged and needs replaced but could offer an opportunity to expand broadband […]
Callers to 911 will be asked additional questions
Callers to 911 are being asked additional questions by operators to help prepare and protect first responders going to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questions are […]
Emergency vs. non-emergency phone lines
Preston: Always call 911 when dealing with medical issues A heart attack, a burglar in your home, a flaming turkey in the oven. The commonality between those […]
