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Luzerne County Council to vote on emergency services merger

Officials say merging the county's 911 center and emergency management agency would help provide better services for residents.

Luzerne County Council is expected to vote on merging the county's 911 and emergency management agency.

Luzerne County is one of three counties in the state with separate 911 and emergency management agencies.

Officials say merging the two would increase response times and efficiency.

A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for 5:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Luzerne County Courthouse.

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