Cambria County Receives 2009 Governors Award for Technology
Awards were presented to nine individual leaders and 11 government entities that have exemplified the work by Pennsylvania’s cities, towns and boroughs. Awards covered eight categories, including building community partnerships, promoting community and economic revitalization, innovative community and governmental initiatives, innovative planning and sound land use practices, intergovernmental cooperation, fiscal accountability, and information technology. Individual awards were presented to local government officials who have worked to make their communities better places. Read More
Cambria Connected Featured in The Tribune Democrat
When hundreds of firefighters responded to a blaze last month at a suburban
Johnstown business, Cambria County’s new emergency-communications system
passed the test with flying colors.
So even as officials continue to tweak that system, they now are turning
their attention to the possibilities afforded by last year’s radio upgrade
– including high-speed Internet access for residents and businesses and
high-tech data transmission that could make emergency responders safer
and more effective... Read More
Cambria Connected
A multi-service communication network will provide voice, video and
high-speed data communications to all participating public safety agencies.
The network will provide businesses, education and all levels of government
with these services. The network has the potential to provide large
cost savings for all parties involved regardless of their communication
needs. In most cases it will bring technologically-advanced communication
capabilities to all of Cambria County, even in areas that have been
unable to receive services.
Cambria
Connected will provide exciting opportunities for existing and
new businesses, education, medical services and most importantly the
residents of Cambria County.
The County has been working to fulfill an FCC mandate that requires
the changing and replacement of the communication infrastructure for
all public safety organizations within the County. While complying with
the mandate, it inspired a vision not only to improve public safety
communications but also to increase economic development opportunities
for the County. Taking an “out of the box” approach, the Commissioners
developed their vision into an action plan. This plan addresses the
FCC mandate, economic development and gives the County an opportunity
to strengthen the partnership between the government, business, and
the people.
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