Funding will support the Fresh Water Institute, upgrades to 911 system

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – Cuyahoga County is set to receive Congressional funding to strengthen our environmental sustainability and enhance our public safety infrastructure. Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown and Congressman Max Miller recently announced monies specifically for the Cuyahoga Fresh Water Institute and upgrades to the Cuyahoga Emergency Communications 911 System (CECOMS).

Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown has allocated over $13 million in federal funding for Northeast Ohio, including $500,000 to implement the Cuyahoga Fresh Water Institute. The Fresh Water Institute will advance freshwater initiaves in the areas of economic development, education, research and advocacy.

"Congresswoman Brown is committed to the health and well-being of Cuyahoga County residents," said Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne. "Her investment in the Fresh Water Institute will bolster our efforts to connect our residents to the region's vast freshwater resources.”

Congressman Max Miller announced his support of a package containing resources for 15 projects important to Ohio communities, including technological enhancements to the Cuyahoga Emergency Communications 911 System. CECOMS, a 24/7 public safety call answering system, is vitally important to the safety and well-being of all County residents.

"Congressman Miller has improved the safety of all Cuyahoga County residents with his support of the Cuyahoga County 911 System upgrade project,” said County Executive Chris Ronayne. “The new technology will advance our emergency dispatch systems for more seamless coordination across communities. We will be better able to pinpoint where help is needed and send it immediately."

Cuyahoga County is the geographic and economic core of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area. With over 1.2 million residents, it is the second-most-populous county in the State of Ohio. The County promotes sustainability, regional growth, public safety, economic opportunity, individual well-being, regional collaboration, and superior services. To learn more about Cuyahoga County services, visit cuyahogacounty.gov.