National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Autism Awareness Month

At the request of Community Engagement Manager Key Budge, the Tehachapi City Council proclaimed the week of April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Across the country, the second week of April is the week when public safety agencies recognize those who manage the 9-1-1 call centers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The City of Tehachapi has five individuals who are trained to answer these calls. From left in the photo are Records and Communications Supervisor Karie-Anne Ritchie, Elizabeth Navarez, Mayor Michael Davies and Robin Mathiasen.

At their April 15 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council proclaimed the month of April 2024 as National Autism Awareness Month in the City of Tehachapi. Autism occurs in one out of 36 children, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Family Resource Specialist Timaree Torres from H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection (Help Encourage Advocate Resources Training Support) accepted the proclamation from Mayor Davies surrounded by members of her group.