VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) visited the Franklin-Southampton Emergency Services (EMS) Division to learn how the $400,000 she secured in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bills will be used to upgrade the division’s radio system and improve interoperability within the Hampton Roads region. Currently, the City of Franklin and County of Southampton rely on an analog radio system. The funding Congresswoman Kiggans secured will go towards the purchase of a digital radio system, leading to increased, reliable communication for emergency services.
During her visit, the Congresswoman met with staff of the Franklin-Southampton EMS Division and staff of the City of Franklin to learn about how the radio upgrades will benefit EMS, fire, police, and school systems across the region. Additionally, she took a tour of the Franklin-Southampton EMS Division facility and presented a check to local officials. City of Franklin Mayor Bobby Cutchin, City of Franklin Deputy Police Chief Robert Porti, Southampton County Sheriff Josh Wyche Sr., Franklin Fire & Rescue Chief of Emergency Services Vernie Francis III, and additional local officials joined Congresswoman Kiggans on the visit.
“I am incredibly thankful for our first responders and the work they do to protect and serve our communities,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “Reliable radio is critical for our Western Tidewater region and for the emergency services that ensure the safety of the residents here in Hampton Roads. I am proud to bring home these tax dollars for Franklin and the County of Southampton to ensure our first responders have the resources needed to keep our community safe!”
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