The Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) program presented the Comanche County Emergency Services with a $2,000 grant to further the development of their drone program. The program will provide aerial support in emergency situations.
“Our territory is predominantly rural with topographical challenges that make the drone an incredibly valuable tool,” said Jacob Bruckner, Comanche County Sheriff. “The drone will provide ground personnel with an aerial view and make identifying missing or lost persons more efficient. We will be able to better assess situations and determine interventions for any emergency without putting personnel in potentially hazardous situations.”
The H.U.G.S. program was designed to help support not-for-profit community organizations and programs in Southern Pioneer Electric’s service territory that may have financial needs. To qualify for a grant, organizations must meet the criteria outlined and apply to the program.
“H.U.G.S. is our way of giving back to our consumers and helping them bring projects like the Comanche County Sheriff’s Emergency Services’ drone program to life,” said Ruby Terrazas, H.U.G.S. team member. “Projects like this fulfill a vital need in the community, and we’re honored to be a small part of it.”