Enhanced 911 in Lawrence County

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Lawrence County, Illinois now has enhanced 9-1-1 service. County Board Chairman Bill Gray says the system has been operational since last year. But with the new enhanced features, Gray says when dispatchers receive a phone call, dispatchers will be able to send emergency personnel directly to your location.

Gray says implementation of the enhanced features were delayed due to technical issues and waiting on new street signage to be installed. He says signage on the westside of the county is complete and just as soon as more signs come in they will start working on the east side.

Gray added that the county should also start receiving revenue collected from cellphone users within the next 60 days to help pay for operation of the 9-1-1 system.