York County 911 Center to hold open house event Saturday

York Dispatch

An employee talks with a co-worker at the York County 911 Center Monday, July 31, 2017. County spokesman Mark Walters and lead training supervisor Roxie Tate talked with the media Monday, Feb. 26 regarding recent problems with the center's paging system. Bill Kalina photo

The York County 911 Center will open its doors this weekend to county residents, giving them a chance to see how it functions on a daily basis and to take part in a variety of activities.

The open house is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the center at 120 Davies Drive, Springettsbury Township, according to a Friday, Sept. 14, county news release.

Attendees will be able to go inside the center and experience 911 tours, emergency vehicle and helicopter displays and more.

Other activities include a blood drive, children's fingerprinting and food vendors, the release adds.

The event is open to the public, and there is no need to RSVP.

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