Clark County, Ohio, announced it has completed its move to Next Generation 911, a digital emergency communications platform intended to replace traditional analog telephone infrastructure.
Commissioners approved a 36-month agreement with AT&T in March 2026 to handle final network connection work, described as "last mile" connectivity. The contract was characterized as not to exceed and valued at more than $40,000.
According to the county, potential capabilities include text-to-911, video-enabled emergency communications, improved call routing during outages and stronger coordination among law enforcement, fire, EMS, townships, municipalities and neighboring partners.
Board President Sasha Rittenhouse said the county is among the first to offer the service and credited years of work. Sheriff Chris Clark said the enhanced system provides multiple redundancies and thanked county leaders along with 911 Center Manager Alisha Lemen and Major Chad Eubanks.
The county's 911 Communications Center opened in 2023 and serves nearly every municipality plus all 10 townships. The county said the center was built partly to position it for compliance with Ohio's NG911 requirements.