King County is receiving over $1 million in federal funding to upgrade its search-and-rescue helicopter. U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined the Sheriff’s Office and King County Councilmembers to celebrate the funding.
Upgrading Rescue Efforts
The King County Sheriff’s office conducts approximately 25 rescues a year and is approaching its busy season. The funds will allow the sheriff’s office to implement key safety components, such as matching instrument panels in both hoist helicopters for better communications during rescues and a new rescue hoist.
Original reporting: Renton Reporter — read the source article.