by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 25, 2021 | Comm Center News
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The City of Chesapeake said mobile testing with major mobile carriers is complete. This means they are now fully Text to 9-1-1 operational.City officials said residents in Chesapeake that are experiencing emergencies can now send text messages to 9-1-1 if they need help.
Residents are asked to call 9-1-1 if possible, but if they are not in a position to talk on the phone they can text “911” in the “To” field of their phones…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 25, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
A report from the FCC found that in the future, improvements to Wi-Fi could help expand 9-1-1 connectivity options but the benefits to 9-1-1 remain limited in the short term.
The FCC submitted the report pursuant to section 301 of the Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM’s) Act of 2018. The report explored the public-safety benefits, technical feasibility and cost of providing the public with access to 9-1-1 services using Wi-Fi access points and other alternative means during times of emergency when mobile service is unavailable…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 25, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The International Association of Fire Chiefs is urging congress to pass the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2021, which will provide $15 billion to update the infrastructure of the country’s emergency network.
The legislation is part of LIFT America Act, and it was introduced in the House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee on March 11…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 25, 2021 | Comm Center News
The remote event was a cooperation between ETSI, EENA (European emergency number association) and NENA (9-1-1 association) – this was the first time the European event partnered with NENA’s US ICE 9 event.
“Crossing borders and oceans, the event helped to ensure efficient, interoperable emergency communications for all citizens,” said EENA technical director, and ETSI EMTEL committee chair, Cristina Lumbreras…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 25, 2021 | Comm Center News
WOOD RIVER — Work on several 911-related projects — including the closure of the Bethalto call center when it consolidates with Wood River — was discussed at Wednesday’s Emergency Telephone System Board meeting.
Chairman Joe Petrokovich, who is also the 911 manager for the Wood River Police Department, said the switch is still set for 6 a.m. April 1…
