Richmond, VA – State officials announced that the grant will improve coordination of emergency medical care, strengthen preparedness and resilience, and improve emergency communications interoperability.
State officials also said that the priority of the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project grant is to examine communications barriers and identify solutions that enhance existing emergency communications infrastructure to improve the delivery of rural medical care and address gaps in the implementation of the National Emergency Communications Plan.
Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement:
“Virginians are safer when our first responders can communicate and coordinate. This grant helps our underserved localities improve public safety and enables rural communities to bolster safety measures through shared best practices and lessons learned.
The Northern Alleghany Highlands Radio Project exemplifies the spirit of service in Virginia and I’m pleased that these resources will further our commitment to safety across the Commonwealth.”
