An important investment in the county's 911 system

They have become part of our lexicon.

It's not even a word.

It's just three numbers.

But three very important numbers.

911.

It is now part of our everyday routine.

Have an emergency? Need a police officer? Or report a fire?

Easy. Just dial 911.

You can't put a price tag on that kind of security blanket.

Not that we can't try.

Delaware County is about to spend $20 million in upgrades to the 911 emergency communications network in the county. And it will be worth every penny.

It's on today's editorial page.