Spotlight on Cumberland County with Director Taylor, Dawn Bowen, and Gabe Scarpa: July 2026

This QBC TV broadcast from July 2026 featured a discussion with Cumberland County officials including Commissioner Director Sandy Taylor, Emergency Services Director Dawn Bellin, and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Gabe Scarpa. The meeting focused on the county's emergency communications and management operations, including the 911 call process, public safety telecommunicator training, and the integration of text-to-911 services. They also discussed coordination with multiple agencies during incidents such as the barge fire and the county's preparedness for nuclear plant emergencies, including the PSE&G calendar contest related to emergency planning zones. While the meeting covered operational and interagency collaboration aspects of emergency management, no specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were mentioned.