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9-1-1 communications center to replace seven consoles; FEMA and state grants reduced net project cost

St. Charles Parish Council ยท October 31, 2025

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Retired Major Sam Zena told the council the parish will replace seven outdated consoles at the 9-1-1 communications center. He said FEMA and governor's homeland-security funds reduced the initially budgeted amount, leaving about $700,000 in parish budgeted funds.

Retired Major Sam Zena, representing the 9-1-1 communications district, told the council that the communications center will replace seven outdated dispatcher consoles and highlighted progress on a redundant radio system.

"We're replacing 7 consoles at the 9-1-1 center, which the present ones are outdated," Zena said. He told Council members that FEMA awarded just over $1 million and the governor's homeland-security funds provided additional support, which trimmed the parish's remaining budget requirement to roughly $700,000.

Zena added that the redundant radio system is now up and running after a multiyear effort. No vote was required on the presentation; council members thanked Zena for the update.