PEMA Reports 911 centers will have more funding thanks to surcharge increase

Category: Public Safety

The Shapiro Administration announced an increase in funding for Pennsylvania's 911 centers due to a surcharge increase, projecting $370 million for the 2024-2025 period. The second quarter revenue for 2024 reached $97.1 million, surpassing expectations. Act 34, signed in 2023, extends the 911 program and increases funding by $47.7 million annually through a surcharge hike from $1.65 to $1.95. This increase addresses rising operational costs and staffing shortages in PSAPs, which handle 15.2 million emergency requests yearly.

Keywords: 911 funding, surcharge increase, PSAP staffing

Source: WFMZ.com

Update At: 8/3/2024

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