This happens to be National 911 Telecommunicator Week, but instead of celebrating or taking time off, workers in call centers are dealing with an unprecedented challenge.

As social distancing orders become stricter and COVID-19 cases climb, many 911 call centers are confronting an unexpected emergency, keeping telecommunicators healthy and trying to keep up with a historic demand.

30 percent of jurisdictions around the country are reporting higher call volumes during this pandemic. About 3% describe it as a significant… READ MORE