Emergency responders in Montgomery County are trying to fill a staff shortage
Emergency responders scrambled during 911 outages in Nevada, Texas, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Officials do not yet know what caused the outages. There are concerns that call centers could be the target of cyberattacks. Millions of people were affected by the outage in four states.
Montgomery County emergency officials hoping for more 911 operators to fill staffing shortage. Emergency officials in Montgomery County are hoping more candidates apply to be 911 operators. Montgomery County has a long-staffing shortage of 911 operators in the county. Officials hope more candidates will apply to help fill the shortage of operators.
Montgomery County seeking new 911 operators to tackle staff shortage. Leaders are hoping more people will apply even with candidates in training. Kim Hudson reports from Eagleville, Montgomery County, on the county's 911 operators shortage. Montgomery County is seeking more people to apply for new operators.