by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 15, 2024 | Comm Center News
It’s been nearly two years since the federal mandate making the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crises hotline accessible nationwide took effect July 16, 2022.
The Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center and Talbert House say they’re working well together when calls to 911 and 988 overlap. Talbert House operates the 988 crisis hotline in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. (It also serves as a back-up location for other call centers across Ohio.)
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2024 | Comm Center News
Marion County residents have a sense of assurance that if they need to call 911 for help during an emergency, fire, law enforcement and medical personnel are ready to quickly respond. Their calls for help will route to one of the county’s two 911 call centers; one falls under the authority of the county commission and the other – the mayor of Ocala.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 11, 2024 | Comm Center News
The Noblesville Common Council recently approved the rezoning of a 22-acre property east of Ind. 37 and Ind. 38 for a new $85 million Hamilton County Public Safety Center.
The building at 18291 Presley Dr. will feature a three-story, 108,000-square-foot emergency operations center for 911 dispatch, emergency operations, training and more.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 10, 2024 | Comm Center News
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Following a statewide 911 call service outage, 911 services in South Dakota have been restored.
At about 6:58 p.m., there was a significant 911 outage that lasted until 9:10 p.m.
At 10:14 p.m., there was an additional outage that lasted until 1:56 a.m.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2024 | Comm Center News
After July 26, Oakland is expected to lose state funding for its emergency communications center and be forced to reroute all its 911 calls through another agency’s calling center.
