Updating Emergency Systems

Shortly after taking office, we were advised by our Administrator that the emergency generator located at the Township Hall was not sufficient to sustain even minimal operations during a power outage; it's dependability was also questioned due age. The old 20 kWh generator would only supply emergency power to operate the garage doors and the fire department repeater signal. While our dispatch services for police and fire operate on a separate generator system and were not in danger of being interrupted, other services that may be called upon during a power outage may have been compromised by the aged generator system.


While the cost was significant ($153,500) and was not budgeted, we took immediate steps to correct this issue. We always hope such systems will not be necessary; but we cannot forgo our obligation to provide services at all times, especially at times where power to our facilities and possible the community as a whole has been interrupted. The new 300 kWh generator can power the entire administration campus, including our computers, phone system, welders, the mechanics garage, etc., allowing us to continue communication and service during sustained power outages.