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ETCOG Submitting Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) Grants for Jurisdictions

East Texas Council of Governments • Mar 04, 2022

The Homeland Security Grants Division is soliciting applications for projects that support state and regional efforts to improve or sustain interoperable emergency radio infrastructure. Grant projects must be consistent with the program purpose stated above and must be submitted in support of one of the following approved activity areas:


  • Development or enhancement of interoperable emergency radio communications infrastructure;
  • Connection of regional and statewide systems with other regional systems;
  • Improving or establishing tower sites and/or related communications equipment shelters; or
  • Enhancement or maintenance of existing capabilities (e.g., life cycle replacement of equipment other than subscriber equipment).

Projects must enhance current capabilities or address capability gaps identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety or Texas Interoperable Communications Coalition in the Texas Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan or DPS Report on Interoperable Communications to the Texas Legislature.


Any jurisdiction interested in applying for a SERI grant must contact Donetta Miller no later than March 11, 2022. She can be reached at donetta.miller@etcog.org or at 903-218-6424.

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Regional Exercise to Test Interoperability Communications Among First Responders in East Texas

By East Texas Council of Governments • 30 Apr, 2024
Texas first responders are gearing up for a communication training that will address communications interoperability during emergencies. Coordinated by the East Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Department of Public Safety – Texas Division of Emergency Management, this workshop marks a collaborative effort to bolster emergency communication systems and emphasize the importance of seamless communications in crisis situations. Over three days, from May 17th to May 19th, participants from various sectors will engage in radio communication tests, workshops on technological advancements, and discussion on the future of emergency communications. The exercise will kick off at the Tyler Junior College West Campus before transitioning to operational platforms for real-world testing. Interested participants are encouraged to register for the event at www.preparingtexas.org and search for “Regional Communications” in the main search bar to join the collective effort to enhance public safety communication across Texas and the East Texas region.
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ETCOG Adds Cherokee County to 911 Addressing Program

By East Texas Council of Governments • 03 Jan, 2024
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) has extended its 9-1-1 addressing program to Cherokee County, enhancing emergency response capabilities for the region.
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