Category Archives: public safety

New 9-1-1 Dispatch Tool Now In Use

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

The Garrett County Department of Public Safety implemented a new computer software program this week called ProQA to better serve 9-1-1 callers with medical emergencies. With the help of this automated system, which evaluates incoming information according to logical rules … Continue reading →

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GC Public Safety Implements New 9-1-1 Procedure

Posted on April 24, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Apr. 19, 2012 Callers who dial 9-1-1 for emergency medical assistance may notice a significant change in how such calls are handled in Garrett County, according to Communications chief Steve Smith of the GC Department of Public Safety. “We have … Continue reading →

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Winter travel safety tips offered by State Highway Administration

Posted on November 16, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Mon Nov 14, 2011, 10:34 PM EST LAVALE — With the official start of winter just weeks away, the Maryland State Highway urges motorists to make preparations now to deal to with hazardous travel conditions … Continue reading →

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Garrett County Agencies May Get Reimbursed For Storm Costs

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

Mar. 25, 2010 Local agencies may be eligible for federal disaster declaration funding to cover part of their recent snow removal costs, Director Brad Frantz, Garrett County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management, told the county commissioners on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Deep Creek Lake Level Still Being Lowered; Public Warned Of Dangerous Ice

Posted on March 13, 2010 by admin

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! Lake Level Still Being Lowered; Public Warned Of Dangerous Ice Mar. 11, 2010 The Deep Creek Hydroelectric Station issued another press release this week in its continuing effort to alert persons to … Continue reading →

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