CalOES Scraps $450M Regional 911 Upgrade After Failed Rollout (CA)

by | Nov 25, 2025 | Comm Center News

(TNS) — In 2018, as California was laying the groundwork to build a new 911 system for the state, a massive fire ripped through Butte County, decimating several Northern California communities and killing over 80 people.

The devastating Camp Fire, which wiped out cell towers and hampered emergency communication during critical hours, was on everyone’s minds as the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services worked to design the state’s future emergency communication system.

Connected at Every Turn: AT&T Powers Las Vegas Race Week During F1 Chase (NV)

by | Nov 20, 2025 | Comm Center News

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T lights up the Vegas Strip with “The Speed of Light,” supercharges Oracle Red Bull Racing’s data-driven edge and elite FirstNet® support for public safety’s communications

AT&T is transforming the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend into an experience where connection meets speed. From powering Oracle Red Bull Racing’s data at every turn, to supporting first responders with dedicated FirstNet® coverage, we’re driving the pulse of race week. As America’s best overall network1, AT&T keeps teams, creators, first responders, and fans connected through every exciting, high-pressure moment on and off the track.

The Speed of Light
AT&T will light up downtown Vegas with “The Speed of Light,” a high-energy visual experience that fuses racing, connectivity and innovation. Race fans will be greeted by this immersive AT&T visual experience to feel the speed, snap a selfie and share their race passion & fandom during the weekend on Sands Ave from Monday through Sunday of race week.

Cal OES releases plan to complete delayed ‘Next Gen 911’ system overhaul, address past missteps (CA)

by | Nov 20, 2025 | Comm Center News

Following years of delays and technical issues plaguing the state’s overhaul of its aging 9-1-1 system, officials with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) outlined a plan Wednesday to get the beleaguered project back on track, anticipating statewide deployment of the new Next Generation 911 system by 2030.

The report follows a year-long pause in the state’s Next Gen 911 rollout, during which state officials and a paid consultant investigated the scope of the problems with the new 911 system and how they might be overcome. 

Haywood dispatcher thinks fast to save a life (NC)

by | Nov 19, 2025 | Comm Center News

Dispatchers are an often overlooked part of a county’s overall emergency response, but their role is as vital as any other. 

This was made clear all across the region during Hurricane Helene, as thousands of 911 calls poured in from people in their most desperate hour. More recently, on Sept. 28, Haywood County Emergency Communicator Kaylin Greene again proved the point by thinking fast with a life on the line to get responders where they needed to go. 

Joint City & County meeting advances shared goal of strengthening 9-1-1 services across … (NC)

by | Nov 17, 2025 | Comm Center News

In a joint governmental meeting focused on public safety and collaboration, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and the Fayetteville City Council met on Thursday, Nov. 13, to discuss a comprehensive framework for consolidated 9-1-1 communications services. Both governing bodies reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving emergency response for all residents of Cumberland County.