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METCAD is the Primary 9-1-1 Center serving Champaign County. This account is not monitored - dial 9-1-1 if you have an emergency!
Champaign County, Illinois
Joined July 2009
METCAD is seeking qualified candidates for a career opportunity as a Network Administrator for the 9-1-1 Center. Applications are being accepted starting now through April 21, 2019. This position manages daily...
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On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, METCAD would like to recognize the hardworking men and women of our law enforcement member agencies. Thank you for what you do every day to keep our Champaign County...
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It's Campus Move in Day!🎉 Welcome to Champaign-Urbana, new U of I Students and parents!!! 🙄 We want you to feel safe on campus, so call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency. 📞
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I57 North Bound at Mile Marker 221, closed for a minimum of 2 hours due to a gas tanker leak.
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I74 westbound should be opening up to one lane soon. Still a good idea to avoid the area for awhile with the limited traffic flow.
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I74 Westbound is shut down at St. Joseph exit, due to an accident. Please find an alternate route if possible.
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On Friday, METCAD said goodbye to Deputy Director Greg Abbott after serving the citizens of Champaign County for 38 1/2 years. Greg was a tremendous asset to METCAD. He was responsible for the implementation and...
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Remember that if you are interested in applying for the open Telecommunicator I position here at METCAD, there is an informational meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at ILEAS, 1701 E. Main St Urbana. Join us for a...
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Looking for a great job with great people? See below and come join us for an informational meeting to find out more, Thursday, May 24, 6:00 p.m. at ILEAS, 1701 E. Main St, Urbana !
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*** TELEPHONE SERVICE UPDATE*** AT&T has corrected the phone issues that were affecting Champaign County. All service, including 9-1-1, is operating normally.
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*** TELEPHONE SERVICE OUTAGE*** TELEPHONE SERVICE IN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY IS CURRENTLY IMPAIRED. SOME CALLS TO 9-1-1 AND OUR NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS ARE NOT BEING COMPLETED.
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National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week 2018 drew to a close over the weekend, but we want to take this opportunity to thank those individuals and agencies who took the time to come and visit us, and/or brought...
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METCAD hosted a Chili Cook-off today. All Telecommunicators were invited to compete for this coveted award! Urbana Fire Chief Brian Nightlinger served as judge and out of the six entries selected TC Jennifer K as...
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Happy National Telecommunicator Week! Did you know that in 2017 METCAD Telecommunicators answered more than 330,000 emergency and non-emergency calls for service? That’s more than 900 per day! Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities safe!
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Happy National Telecommunicator Week! This week, METCAD will honor the unsung heroes of public safety, the lifeline of the citizen in need and the first responders, known as The Thin Gold Line. Thank you Telecommunicators for all that you do to help keep our communities safe!
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***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Slick spots remain on interstates, state highways and county roads. Please slow down and allow plenty of travel time. METCAD has had numerous reports of vehicles sliding off roads as well as several accidents including rollovers.
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***TRAVEL ADVISORY*** Travel throughout Champaign County continues to be treacherous and is NOT RECOMMENDED. Dozens of vehicles are reported off the roads and stranded motorists are waiting an extended period for tow...
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Happy Birthday 9-1-1. 50 years ago today, February 16, 1968, the very first 9-1-1 call was placed in...
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