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The committee reported that 11 to 12 towns are committed to regionalizing dispatch centers, while current radios are outdated and difficult to maintain. Members discussed using protected 911 surcharge funds to support upgraded communications systems and emphasized clear, plain-English emergency messaging.
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For Charlton residents, the effort could improve coordination among emergency responders and make regional communications more reliable. The committee also discussed a potential remote sheltering exercise, ongoing CERT training for 19 new members, and the need to request emergency resources early because major summer events may strain response capacity.
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