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Web Changes

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site as well as press release pertaining to Gasconade County E-911. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

	07/27/2010	Even Taxpayers would benefit- Editorial by Bob McKee
		The Gasconade County E-911 Communications Center is in need of more space for its operations. The Gasconade County R-2 School District is in need of a buyer for a building in Rosebud that it has declared as surplus property. What there might not be a need for, however, is an exchange of a significant amount of money between the two public, taxing agencies.
		See the press release for more details.

	07/21/2010	R-2 board hears proposal from 911
		R-2 Board of Education members expressed willingness to work with members of the Gasconade County E-911 Board of Directors on a proposal which could eventually lead to the development of the site in Rosebud for dispatching operations
		See the press release for more details.

	06/02/2010	911 Tracks Rape victim in moving vehicle
		911 Dispatchers were able to track and find a rape victim who was in a moving car.
		See the press release for more details.

	03/01/2010	Information about Missouri 911 Directors Association added
		There is now a tab to the left about MO911DA. It explains why the association was started, the mission statement, and a link to save911.org for more information.

	02/09/2010	Customer Service Survey Added
		Help us to improve our level of service by completing a brief survey of your experience with our agency.

	01/06/2010	911 highlights in ‘09 include formation of state association
		This article includes yearly call statistics as well an update of what has been accomplished throughout the year & the formation of MO911DA.
		See the press release for more details.

	10/28/2009	Gasconade County receives perfect score in graded nuclear emergency drill
		911 participates in Emergency Drill. County received a perfect score on Drill.
		See the press release for more details.

	06/22/2009	"Sonic Boom" sited as possible blast noise, many 911 calls received
		Gasconade County’s E-911 received eight calls about the event described as a loud explosion which rattled windows and homes in Owensville.
		See the press release for more details.

	05/27/2009	Grant funds upgrades to county 911 radio transmitting system
		New repeater brings equipment up to 2013 mandates
		See the press release for more details.

	05/06/2009	County 911 backup system worked as designed during power outage
		A green light bulb glow in the corner of the Gasconade County E-911 dispatching center indicating the facility was operating on a backup generator. Dispatch is up and running.
		See the press release for more details.

	04/22/2009	County obtains FM alert radios with NOAA grant
		Dan Dyer, emergency manager for the county, delivered a unit this week to the county’s 911 dispatching center.
		See the press release for more details.

	03/11/2009	Fire departments taxed during recent spell of natural cover fires; emergency calls. Chief has simple request, please use some common sense.
		Volunteer firemen based in Owensville and Mt. Sterling answered 22 calls between Monday, March 2, and Sunday when they assisted city Power and Light Department personnel secure a wind-damaged electric pole.
		See the press release for more details.

	02/25/2009	County E-911 certified by state as training agency. “Department Head” meeting
		Gasconade County E-911 reports this week that the county’s dispatching service has obtained certification from the state as a training facility. The first “Department Head” meeting for all emergency services departments throughout Gasconade County was held on Monday.
		See the press release for more details.

	01/04/2009	New design and look for the website
		Be sure to check out the new look. Leave us feedback and let us know what you think.
		See the press release for more details.

	12/03/2008	City of Owensville and Gasconade County 911 will split cost to add antennas
		Owensville and 911 will cost share on a project to add radio transmission antennas to eliminate potentially dangerous communications problems.
		See the press release for more details.

	09/21/2007	Owensville Communications, now dispatched by E-911
		Owensville Police and Fire Departments will now be dispatched by E-911.
		See the press release for more details.

	09/21/2007	Department's We Dispatch For
		You can now view all the department's we dispatch for by clicking on their link.
		See the press release for more details.

	10/06/2006	Bland Fire Protection District Updated
		Has been updated with action shots and a personnel roster. Check out the awesome shots.
		See the press release for more details.

	08/27/2006	Bland Fire Protection District
		Has been added along with pictures of their apparatus. Be sure to check it out.
		See the press release for more details.

	08/13/2006	Owensville Area Ambulance District
		Has been added along with some pictures of the ambulances.
		See the press release for more details.

	06/21/2006	Sheriff's Department now online
		A page has been added for the Gasconade County Sheriff's Department. Also be sure to check the Sheriff's Department homepage out, you can do so by clicking here.
		See the press release for more details.

	04/09/2006	Gasconade County E-911 Establishes Internet Presence
		Gasconade County E-911 is now online.
		See the press release for more details.

Press Releases

These are the press releases we've issued over the last year. You may want to search for topics by keyword.

Our 911 director meets with KOMU News Christine Slusser Click Here to watch video

Recent Media Coverage

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