The committee deliberated on the idea of satellite phones as a means to maintain communication in the event of traditional systems failing. They touched upon the high costs associated with satellite phones, including both purchasing the devices and the recurring service fees. There was a mention of a grant that had been awarded to Franklin County for a satellite phone, which could be more expensive than the $3,000 budgeted. The members considered several options, including purchasing phones outright, looking into grants to cover the costs, and exploring regional collaboration to enhance mutual aid partnerships.

Additionally, the committee revisited the topic of updating the Code Red system, which is used for mass communication with residents during emergencies. They discussed the challenge of maintaining an accurate and current contact list, noting that many contacts in the system may no longer be valid. The members brainstormed solutions for cleaning up the system to ensure effective communication, such as conducting a one-time purge of inactive numbers during an all-call event.

The meeting also addressed old business, including a previous discussion about obtaining a radiation detector for the transfer station, which had not been acted upon. The committee agreed to revisit this item, although no specific action was determined during the meeting.