Carroll County E-911 Telecommunicators Felicia Rowland and Amber Waid assist 911 Center in Lee County Florida in Fort Myers where Hurricane Ian made landfall last week.
E-911 Director Clay Patterson advised in regards to his employees leaving for their 14 day trip to the damaged area in Florida to assist, “Shortly after being appointed 911 Director I learned about the TERT program, what their mission is and how they support 911 centers and emergency management centers across the country. I knew this was something I wanted Carroll County 911 to be a part of so we went through the process and got our agency on the roster. When Hurricane Ian started to be a threat, we were put on standby and my staff immediately stepped up to the plate. I have several staff members already approved and ready to go on the next deployment when and if needed. I am so proud of both Felicia and Amber for their willingness to serve a community other than their own while being away from their families and friends for 14 days. This is not a vacation by any means and it is going to be a tiresome and very trying time and it shows that they both have true servant hearts. This is just another reason why we should be so proud of our Carroll County 911 employees.”
When tragedy strikes its not about just Carroll County, or Georgia, its about a NATION coming together to support one another in their time of need, and we are so proud of these ladies and their selfless servant attitude to jump at the chance to help out! Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with them and all those affected by this powerful and devastating hurricane.
