LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The powerful thunderstorm is striking local towns hard, from Caledonia to West Sparta. As of 6 p.m., first responders are currently handling several emergency calls including multiple reports of trees down and multiple car accidents. Drivers should be aware of multiple unexpected road closures across the County. A pickup truck struck a tree on Maple Beach Road in Groveland just before the rain began. A Livingston … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Sheriff Dougherty Talks Wind Storm Aftermath
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Recovery efforts continue Thursday after powerful winds rocked the north of Livingston County. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said that the biggest priority now is staying safe while utility crews restore power to Caledonia and areas of York. "At this moment we're in good shape," said Dougherty. "Most of the roadways have been cleared. There are a couple outstanding like Stewart Road behind me but overall the … [Read more...]
911 Center Flips the Switch to Digital Signal
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Upgrades from a $4 million contract with Motorola went into effect Thursday morning as the Livingston County Sheriff's Office 911 Center transitioned to a digital signal. According to a press release from the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, the traditional signal listened to by many residents on scanners went quiet at 6 a.m. Thursday. All fire, police and EMS communications will now travel via digitally trunked VHF … [Read more...]
Text to 911 Brings First Responders to Geneseo Resident
GENESEO — A Geneseo resident undergoing a medical emergency was helped by using the 'text to 911' service offered by the Livingston County Emergency Communication Center. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, within seconds of the text being sent the Communications Division was able to communicate and direct EMS and law enforcement to the resident's location. "Yesterday was another example of the … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dougherty Announces Emergency Texting to 911
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty announced on Monday that the 911 center has expanded its capabilities to accept emergency reports via text message. According to a press release from Dougherty, texting offers a way to contact the Sheriff's 911 center in a situation where using one's voice is not possible or safe. "Calling 911 is the preferred method of contact," said William Mann, Emergency Communications … [Read more...]
County to Overhaul Emergency Communications System with Motorola
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The communication system that links our first responders to each other is about to be revolutionized by a multi-million dollar contract with Motorola. According to William Mann, Director of Communications for the Sheriff's Office, the $4,676,037.64 contract will bring in a completely new radio and microwave data system that will put all village and county emergency services in direct communication with one another, and … [Read more...]
911 Coordinator Sgt. Michael Bradley Celebrates Well-Earned Retirement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A longtime member of the Sheriff's 911 Call Center celebrated the start of a well-earned retirement on Friday. Sergeant Michael Bradley has retired after serving Livingston County for many years and under three Sheriffs, former Sheriffs Richard Kane and John York and current Sheriff Thomas Dougherty. "When I think of our 911 Center, I think of Sergeant Bradley," said Sheriff Dougherty. "He has led our communications … [Read more...]
Noyes Health Combats Frightening Rising Stroke Stats
DANSVILLE – Noyes Health announced that Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville is now a Primary Stroke Center as designated by The New York State Department of Health. According to a press release from Noyes Health, the facility underwent a rigorous onsite review where Department of Health experts evaluated compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements, including program management, the delivery of clinical care and performance … [Read more...]
Children Unharmed but Driver Injured in Telephone Pole Crash
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. CALEDONIA – Two young children were unhurt following a crash into a telephone pole that rolled the car they were riding in and injured their driver, an 83-year-old woman. According to news partner 13WHAM, the children, ages 5 and 8, were surprisingly calm on scene where they were checked out and doing fine, according to Livingston County Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Terrorist Attack Drill Tests Capacity of Drug Distribution Plan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The county Health Department says that Monday's mock emergency scenario handed down from New York State successfully tested their ability to distribute emergency medication to the community in two short hours, and the county emergency drug distribution plan does indeed work and help keep everyone safe. Local residents could sign up for the drill, a Medical Countermeasure Distribution Exercise, beforehand, or just drive up … [Read more...]