Federal funding will be used to build a new communications tower in Surry County, NC which will upgrade 911 communications. This will help the Claudville and Ararat communities where there at dead spots.
The funding will be $45,123 and will allow the land acquisition and construction of a 180-foot tower.
This will help the Patrick County Sheriff Dept. and Fire and Rescue Squads.
Funding will come from Homeland Security Dept. The location is off Long Branch Road.
