{"id":25473,"date":"2026-09-25T11:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/?p=25473"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:11:10","slug":"merkley-wyden-hoyle-announce-1-million-for-lane-county-emergency-communications-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/merkley-wyden-hoyle-announce-1-million-for-lane-county-emergency-communications-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce $1 Million for Lane County Emergency Communications Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eugene, OR \u2013 Today, Oregon\u2019s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), announced $1 million in federal funding for Lane County\u2019s Emergency Communications Resiliency and Interoperability Project. The funding will support a key portion of the project to replace aging radio communications infrastructure at Bear Mountain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cWhen an emergency strikes, first responders need to know they can reach each other and coordinate a response,\u201d<\/strong> said Merkley, who helped secure funding for this project as a key member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.<strong> \u201c<\/strong><strong>Community-initiated projects like this one are rooted in the fact that no one knows the unique needs of communities across Oregon quite like the folks who are a part of them, and that\u2019s why I fight so hard to deliver them back to Oregon. These federal dollars will help <\/strong><strong>Lane County replace aging infrastructure and build a more resilient communications network, strengthening the ability of firefighters and other emergency personnel to keep Oregonians safe when they need help most.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cFirst responders being able to reliably communicate can be the difference between life and death when emergencies hit rural communities,\u201d <\/strong>dijo Wyden.<strong> \u201cThis federal investment will replace outdated radio equipment and deploy modern network technology so rural Oregon fire agencies can maintain uninterrupted contact during crises. I\u2019ll keep fighting to deliver the federal resources that Oregon\u2019s local emergency crews need to stay safe and protect our communities.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cSupporting our rural communities means investing in resilient infrastructure and modernization projects so no one gets left behind,\u201d <\/strong>dijo Hoyle.<strong> \u201cThis $1M grant will invest in new radio systems to strengthen regional connectivity, limit service interruptions and advance emergency response capabilities across Lane County.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was developed by Lane County and supported by Merkley, Wyden, and Hoyle as part of the FY24 agriculture funding bill. The $1 million federal investment will help advance upgrades at the Bear Mountain communications site, which is an important component of the county\u2019s emergency communications infrastructure. Lane County has identified resilient communications as critical to coordinated emergency response and public safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cThese funds will help make sure our first responders can communicate as they patrol and respond to emergencies in South Lane County,\u201d <\/strong>said County Commissioner Heather Buch, whose district includes Bear Mountain. <strong>\u201cThe continued advocacy of our federal delegation is helping us make our communities safer and healthier for everyone.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eugene, OR \u2013 Today, Oregon\u2019s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), announced $1 million in federal funding for Lane County\u2019s Emergency Communications Resiliency and Interoperability Project. 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