News Release

Office of the Judge-Executive

Shelby County Fiscal Court

News Release

Emergency Management to Purchase Voice Alert Notification System for Clear Creek Park

April 5, 2010

SHELBYVILLE, KY- Shelby County Fiscal Court approved the recommendation of Emergency Management Director Charlie Frazee to purchase a voice-alert notification system for Clear Creek Park.

Deputy Director Paul Whitman stated that the system, which includes (2) two voice alert sirens would be used to alert park visitors and campers during inclement weather and allow them ample time to seek shelter. One of the sirens would be placed in Clear Creek Park and the other at the Lake Shelby Campground.

The Fiscal Court accepted the low bid of $29,304.50 from RCS Communications from Louisville to purchase and install the equipment.

The sirens are part of a Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant that Shelby County applied for and was approved. The grant stipulations require Shelby County to pay only 13% of the total project costs and Federal Funding is responsible for the remaining 87%.

“Each year, over 500,000 visitors and campers utilize the park and campground, safety is paramount to the staff and directors of Shelby County parks and Recreation System,” stated County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger.

Frazee estimated that the sirens will be installed and ready for use sometime this summer.

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For more information contact:

Charlie Frazee, EMA Director

98 7^th Street

Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-647-9001

Charlie.Frazee@shelbycountykentucky.com