New 911 Center Takes Shape in Huntingdon

Drivers through Huntingdon might have noticed a new building taking shape on Dillahunty Lane. Construction on the new headquarters for the Carroll County Emergency Communications District (CCECD), commonly known as the 911 district, began earlier this year.

At the moment, the large land parcel shows the beginnings of a weather-safe room in the back corner. But by March 2026, it will be a complete 5,422 square-foot office building with an administrative space, training area, and a backup dispatch center.

The new headquarters was approved by the district’s board of directors in May 2024. The estimated cost for the new building, sketched by A2H designers and architects, was valued at $2.875 million, which the CCECD had in reserves. Kristy Meggs, director of CCECD, said the district had financially planned for the new building for over a decade.

The new training area will be available for any government agency or nonprofit organization to host training sessions for first responders, shared Meggs.

The backup dispatch center will have backup capabilities for a multi-console dispatch area and will be used in the event that the county’s Emergency Operating Center (adjacent to the Sheriff’s Department) is inoperable.

Each of the three areas is isolated from the others. The training room will have separate restrooms and entrances as it could be used for groups other than 911.

The new headquarters is scheduled to be completed in May 2026. Once employees transition into the new office, the existing adjacent CCECD building on Dillahunty Lane will be razed.