1/23/23

After nearly two years, an upgraded version of Page County’s emergency radio system has gone live.

According to a Friday release by county officials, the six-and-a-half-million-dollar project expanded the emergency radio signal to cover 95-percent of Page County. Authorities say this increased coverage means county emergency services can communicate more effectively, meaning improved performance and better cooperation between agencies.

Multiple talk groups were added as well, allowing for outside agencies such as State Police to use the system when necessary.

The news system is part of a shared infrastructure with Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, which county officials say will lead to better reliability and lower maintenance costs.