Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim April 14-20 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

(Pottawattamie Co) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation designating this week (April 14-20) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators week.

Board Chair Susan Miller read the proclamation which states Emergencies that require police, fire or emergency medical services can occur at any time and when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property and the safety of our police officers, firefighters and paramedics is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who contact the Pottawattamie County, Iowa emergency communications center.

Therefore Be It Resolved that the Pottawattamie Board of Supervisors declares the week of April 14 through 20, 2024, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Pottawattamie, Iowa, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep the cities and citizens safe.