New Snyder Hill tower to enhance emergency communication in Jefferson County

New Snyder Hill tower to enhance emergency communication in Jefferson County

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A dream that has become a reality was commissioned and dedicated Thursday morning at the site of the new communications tower on Snyder Hill in Young Township, Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Unveils New Emergency Communications Tower Near Punxsutawney

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — On Friday, Jefferson County improved an aging portion of the essential 9-1-1 emergency communications network. “Three years ago, our EMS Director, Tracy Zents, and 911 Center Director, Chris Clark, approached the board of commissioners about a looming concern over the age and reliability of the old Snyder Hill tower,” said Jefferson County Commissioner Jeff Pisarcik. “Our Director of Economic Development, Jessica Seary,…