Ozaukee County first responders get $175K from data center, Mel's Charities combined donation
A data center donation totaling $175,000 is supporting first responders in Ozaukee County, including local police and fire departments. The funding will help pay for equipment such as thermal-imaging cameras, although some neighbors continue to express resentment toward the data center campus.
First responders from three Ozaukee County communities received a combined $175,000 grant tied to the local data center, with contributions from Vantage, Oracle and Mel's Charities. The money is intended to address underfunded public-safety needs, including equipment for police officers and firefighters protecting events and responding to emergencies.
Officials and first responders said the grant could help purchase thermal-imaging cameras that allow rescuers to locate victims more quickly during fires. The donation comes amid continued community criticism of the data center campus, with some neighbors saying charitable contributions do not resolve their broader concerns about the project and its effects on residents.