More than 300 police, fire and EMS departments will receive federal funding for new radios

WHITE OAKS — More than 300 police departments, fire departments and EMS agencies will receive federal funding for new radios through the American Rescue Plan.

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White Oak EMS Chief Paul Falavolito said an upgrade to their radio equipment would be helpful since most of their fundraising efforts had to be canceled because of COVID-19.

WATCH the video above to hear why the extra funding is so crucial.

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