We reported here on KAHI NEWS Wednesday morning with Supervisor Jim Holmes that a new 211 online and information telephone system is in the works and funded by the county of Placer. 211, a 24/7 nationwide system, provides users with free connection to resources ranging from disaster aid to health and employment services. In 2018, 211 was available to 94.2 percent of the U.S. population, and its staff responded to 12.8 million requests for aid, according to 211.org. Services exist in all 50 states and in 38 California counties. Placer County was formerly the largest California county lacking 211 service. Katie Prichard, County Public Information Specialist said that 211 implementations have been in discussion for five years at the county and now county staff will formulize contracts in the next few months and hope to implement the 211 service within the next year in Placer County.