Erie Area Council of Governments

Each year the Erie County 911 Center receives over 40,000 EMS calls and 25% of those calls are for situations which do not require emergency response. When calls come through which are not truly emergencies it can delay the time it takes to respond to life-threatening events.

Please consider other options such as calling your physician or visiting an urgent care center if you are able to wait for medical treatment, this ensures those who truly need emergency transportation and services are able to receive these vital services quickly and efficiently.

HELP US, HELP YOU, USE 9-1-1 RESPONSIBLY.

When not to call 911

With sorrow, we share news of the passing of Erie Area Council of Government’s inaugural administrator, Edward A. Lesser. Ed served in this position for 20 years and initiated many of the programs EACOG members continue to benefit from today. We would like to express our gratitude for his work and extend our condolences to his family.

Obituaries in Erie, PA | Erie Times-News Edward A. Lesser passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born July 5, 1936 in Pittsburgh PA, the eldest child of Robert and Molly (Klein) Lesser. ...

The Pennsylvania Broadband Authority is actively working to enhance broadband connectivity throughout the state. To ensure that Erie County receives its fair share of the $1.1 Billion allocated for expanding broadband in PA, it is critical that the PBDA receives as much feedback as possible from the residents and stakeholders of Erie County.

Please take a moment to complete the following survey so the needs of our area are heard.

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Last week we attended Internet for All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We were able to share the progress we are making here in Erie County towards our goal of 100% coverage, connect with potential partners, and learn more about effective strategies and programs being deployed in other parts of the state.

The workshop was held by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Municipal League, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners, and Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors.

EACOG is working hard on internet access for all in Erie County!

New initiative looks to make ‘internet for all’ a reality in Erie County “Internet for all” is the goal of a partnership looking to provide all communities with equitable and affordable broadband access. The director of the Erie County Planning Department, J…

Erie County Awaiting Results of FCC Broadband Access Map Challenge According to Erie Area Council of Governments Executive Director Michelle Jaggi, the organization identified 3,500 homes and businesses lack access to broadband.

The Planning Department is hiring for a new position - a Parks and Recreation Coordinator!!!

This job involves working with municipalities to help build out parks and trails systems and spearhead regional trail development projects. For someone who wants to help improve countywide outdoor recreation opportunities and amenities, this is the perfect job.

https://careers.eriecountypa.gov/job-description/?post_id=4395

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is preparing to launch the Broadband Infrastructure Program – which will provide grant funding for parts of the state lacking high-speed internet – and is seeking public input on several topics pertaining to the program. Eligible applicants include local governments, non-profits, cooperatives, and private entities.

You can supply feedback by visiting this page:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3sSYsfzmc3NLgyNpIt2nU2lUMjNBRFFZTVdMRUo1MUhKVzRGME41Rk44WC4u

Please note that feedback must be submitted by Feb. 23.

The deadline to challenge the information of the FCC's Broadband Availability map is approaching. In order to be considered the PA Broadband Authority's bulk challenge information needs submitted to Erie County by close of business day Monday, January 9. You can call the Erie County Broadband Hotline at 814-451-7345 or email [email protected]

New FCC Broadband Map shows better internet service than actually exists The new FCC Broadband Map includes 100% overall coverage by satellite internet providers, which local government officials said is not accurate.

The FCC recently released a map showing broadband access in the country. Erie County now seeks input from residents on internet availability in an effort to correct inaccuracies on the map.

Find the map at: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home

Erie County to Challenge FCC's Broadband Access Map According to Erie County Planning Director Jessica Horan-Kunco, the broadband map is inaccurate.