FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — Sussex County officials broke ground this month on a new emergency response and storage facility for the Division of Health, aimed at strengthening public health preparedness and coordination.
The ceremony was held April 17 on Morris Turnpike, with members of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners and other county officials in attendance.
The project, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, will create a pole barn facility to support the Division of Health’s operations, including emergency preparedness, communicable disease response and public health outreach. Officials said the new building will address current limitations, as equipment and supplies are now stored across multiple locations.
The facility will be constructed on county-owned property within the Morris Turnpike campus, near the Sheriff’s Office, County 911 Communications Center and the Office of Emergency Management. Officials said the location is expected to improve coordination between public safety and public health agencies during emergencies.
“The Commissioner Board is excited to see this investment in public safety and emergency response coming to fruition as we are committed to enhancing the county’s ability to protect the health and safety of our residents,” said Commissioner Director Jill Space.
County officials said the project will provide secure and accessible storage for specialized equipment and mobile resources needed to respond to a range of public health situations.
