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A parent told the board that the district's Infinite Campus portal is sending only emails and not phone calls to some families; staff said they are troubleshooting and offered account-level help.

Public works officials said a programming set point prevented a third generator from starting during an early-morning power interruption, causing pressure loss and a boil-water advisory; the new plant has a $557 million budget and the city will operate and test it for six months before full system connection.

Council members challenged OTI’s decision not to immediately notify the public after early alarms and tickets were raised; members said a public notice could have guided callers to alternatives and mitigated risk.

A board member warned that planned Verizon landline removals would isolate families in areas without cell service; the board authorized a letter to be drafted and sent before the public‑comment deadline to raise concerns.

Ethan recommended adding support for a 9‑1‑1 tax increase to Eugene's priorities; Councilor Groves pressed for clarity on whether the state would control distribution and how PSAP needs would be weighed.

Renee Erwin, the center’s deaf services supervisor, urged better emergency-access communications, access to video remote interpreting (VRI) for first responders, and reestablishing an interpreter-services contract with the Tulsa Police Department.

Emergency management staff told the council the city controls 38 sirens (42 total in the area), has upgraded 29 with telemetry and twice-daily polling, and will replace the remaining nine as funding allows; replaced/maintained sirens may qualify for state or FEMA reimbursement documentation.

The commissioners approved a $78,898.02 loan to the Village of LaGrange to purchase MARC radios; Sheriff Jack Hall objected, urging the county instead to appropriate $90,000 to finish a bidirectional amplifier (BDA) installation in the Lorain County Justice Center to ensure radio coverage for courthouse security.

Michelle Norwood asked the board why dispatch and police did not trigger a preventative lockdown on June 22 when a nearby shooting left two people dead. She said she had received conflicting explanations from city officials and requested a published joint emergency communication standard between the board and police.

Lamar Advertising highlights digital billboards for public service messages and emergency alerts.

Committee members discuss improvements to emergency alerts and engage local homeowners associations in crime watch.

Temple Terrace budget includes $442K for fuel trucks and sandbag machine pending approval.

City crews train to manage disaster scenarios effectively during realistic hurricane response drill.

City Manager Doc Daugherty announces real-time emergency alerts via text for residents.

City Council discusses potential inclusion of digital displays for emergency messages on I-75.