by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
Through a new initiative, McDowell County will soon join a statewide network intended to improve access to 911 services.
The North Carolina 911 Board is providing residents with technological improvements to 911 communications across the state through the Next Generation 911 (NG911) initiative. These advancements, which include the Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet), ensure that North Carolina residents, including people in McDowell… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2020 | Articles
How can a public safety agency ensure that it operates as smoothly as possible, guaranteeing the effectiveness of its mission-critical functions? By making good use of 4G and 5G network features and services known as critical capabilities. And in the same way, many companies and industries can rely on network-enabled business-critical applications to ensure their success. Indeed, organizations and societies alike have much to gain from tapping into the high-performance, low-latency, reliable and secure connectivity characteristics of private networks with critical capabilities… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
Beginning last week, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office inaugurated a feature that allows citizens a new way to call for help on “911.”
The Department says their slogan now is “Call if you can; Text if you can’t.”
Summit County’s Public Safety Communications Center went live on Jan. 13th with what they call Next Generation 911 which means they can now accept 911 text messages.
Sheriff’s Lt. Andrew Wright said the feature is designed for those citizens who may not be able… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
A new law could provide Cumberland County more revenue to update its emergency communications capabilities and provide better wages to recruit and retain the emergency dispatchers who man the E-911 system.
“The change for the consumer is 34 cents, but it would be a major help for us,” said Eric Ritzman, director of the Cumberland County E-911 communications director. “We’re hoping that it will add about a third to what … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. — 9-1-1 texting is now available in St. Clair County. A news release states residents can now call 9-1-1 or send text messages as well.
The new capability operates on the Texty platform, which provides service to 9-1-1 agencies throughout the USA.
Authorities say residents who use Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, SouthernLinc, or Sprint should keep these tips in mind… READ MORE
