Horry County is proud to be at the forefront of advancements in emergency communications in South Carolina. The County recently learned it was awarded funding to further advance connectivity between its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems with first responder agencies' CAD systems across the coastal region, enhancing information sharing and improving situational awareness when it matters most.
The announcement came from U.S. Congressman Russell Fry's office, which secured the requested $523,740 that will better connect communications between Horry County and public safety partners on the coast: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston counties, the City of Goose Creek and Town of Summerville. Collectively, this group makes up the South Carolina Coastal Area Cooperative.
This CAD-to-CAD upgrade will allow first responders to provide quicker reaction to emergencies, supporting crisis intervention.
With this funding, Horry County will be able to ensure if the public safety answering point becomes non-functional, calls will be still be answered, and emergency response will continue.
Horry County appreciates the support of Congressman Fry's office in securing this funding, which was part of the Commerce Justice Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill.