“I hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,” Rep. Norma Torres said
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – If you call 911 in Durham, there’s a chance you’ll get an answer from another town nearly 80 miles away. That’s because the City Council is set to vote on a new proposal to reroute calls to Fayetteville.
On March 1, 2024, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the House Health and Government Operations Committee in support of HB 1141 – Human Services – 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 Systems – Nonemergency Information and Referrals with amendments. This bill envisions a statewide 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 system for nonemergency government services, resources, and information to streamline service delivery for Maryland residents, businesses, and visitors.
Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center 30th anniversary celebration was held Friday, March 1st. While rain poured outside it had no chance in dampening the sunny bearing of Beverly Harbison, director of the center, who was abuzz welcoming guests from all parts of the community that turned up to show their support.
Maryland’s top elected leaders on Friday praised the police response to this week’s threat of gun violence at the State House and said they’re taking steps to improve communications around the sprawling state office campus during future emergencies.
A new text alert system to more quickly notify state employees and visitors in the area was already in the works before the anonymous threat Thursday.
“No matter the timing, one thing is clear—we let down many of our customers, including many of you and your families. For that, we apologize.”
In the letter released on Sunday, Stankey noted that AT&T’s restoration efforts on Feb. 22 prioritized service on the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) that the carrier has been building and maintaining since March 2017.
