On June 2, 2025, the Rankin County Board of Supervisors selected Mississippi- based Jackson Communications, Inc., as the best bid in response to Rankin County’s request for qualified proposals to replace the County’s aging outdoor weather warning siren system throughout unincorporated Rankin County. The proposal submitted by Jackson Communications, Inc., provides for replacement of the County’s 40 outdoor weather sirens over the coming months at a cost to Rankin County of approximately $1.5 million. The decision to replace the aging system is a priority initiative identified by the Board of Supervisors as a critical component of the county’s public safety program.
Brian Grantham, Director of Rankin County Emergency Operations Center, in noting the need for this important activity, said “The citizens of Rankin County expect their leaders to focus on public safety, law enforcement and providing well-planned, well-maintained public infrastructure. I appreciate very much that the Supervisors are willing to invest heavily in public safety. One of the critical initiatives that the Supervisors identified is our need to modernize the outdoor weather siren system. The current system is a patchwork of outdated and, at times, unreliable equipment. This new proposal will provide Rankin County citizens with a more reliable tool for public safety and weather awareness. A lot of work has gone into the planning and preparation for this upgrade and we have had the full support and commitment of the Supervisors on this project.”
A spokesman for the Board of Supervisors remarked, “The Board of Supervisors is fully committed to public safety. Our citizens expect their precious tax dollars to be invested in safety measures that are reliable. Where upgrades or corrective actions are required, the Supervisors will lead the effort. We are extremely pleased to have a local partner in Jackson Communications, Inc., and we look forward to working with them toward a successful project.”
In addition to an outdoor weather warning system, the Rankin County Board of Supervisors also provides all citizens with free access to weather-related emergency notifications through a digital service known as “Regroup.” Citizens who wish to be notified through digital devices concerning inclement weather affecting Rankin County are encouraged to navigate to the county’s website at www.rankincounty.org and locate the icon at the top of the home page labeled “Regroup.” By clicking this link, citizens will receive instructions to sign up for notifications.
The proposal of Jackson Communications, Inc., was selected from among multiple proposals received. Work on this project is expected to begin in the Summer of 2025 with completion of the project prior to year end. For more information, contact Brian Grantham, Director of Rankin County Emergency Operations Center at 601-825-1499 or [email protected].
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