by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 9, 2021 | Comm Center News
NEWTON COUNTY, MO – 9-1-1 calls happen every day, but not all of them are intentional.
Not only does it create more stress, but so far this year, the Newton County Central Dispatch has gotten over 1,200 9-1-1 hang-up calls.
That adds up to just over 6 a day.
Even is the call is by accident, if the caller hangs up, dispatch is required to send an officer out.
Tom Oliphant with Newton County Dispatch says these calls typically jump up during the summer because more kids are at home…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 9, 2021 | Comm Center News
MONTICELLO — The idea of transferring authority of Piatt County dispatchers from the sheriff’s office to the Emergency Telephone System Board has apparently met a quick death. Mentioned as a possibility at a previous ETSB meeting, even board members agreed it was not a good idea after learning last week it was a complicated endeavor that would require intergovernmental agreements with all emergency agencies. There is also the potential of added cost due to current deputies being able to perform some duties that would no longer be possible if under the ETSB’s jurisdiction…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 9, 2021 | Comm Center News
Suffolk County lawmakers want New York to pass a bill that would officially recognize emergency service dispatchers as first responders before the state legislative session ends Thursday.
Lawmakers and union leaders said recognition is long overdue for Suffolk dispatchers like Stephanie Bukowinski. She said she assisted in the successful delivery of a baby girl over the phone last week.
“We are the very first person you talk to. You are not seeing us, may not see us, but we are there. We are the first on the front line,” Bukowinski said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 9, 2021 | Comm Center News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The sound of gunfire outside of Bar Louie in the Gulch sent customers running and desperately calling for help. However, witnesses tell News 2 they had trouble getting connected to 911 dispatchers.
“It wouldn’t go through,” said Tim Davis, who was at the restaurant when the shooting occurred. “We had bars. We had Wi-Fi. All of that.”
News 2 inquired and found out a surge in 911 calls forced dispatch phone lines to back up.
“This is a common occurrence for us,” said Stephen Martini, director of the Metro Emergency Communications Center. “This probably happens multiple times — three, four, five times a week in Metro Nashville…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 8, 2021 | Comm Center News
Hillsborough County residents can now Text-To-911 for help. The Text-To-911 program is already available in surrounding Tampa Bay counties like Pinellas and Citrus.
Text-To-911 is not meant to replace calling 911 but to help make it easier for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, those with a speech disability, those who are in a situation where a traditional call is too dangerous, or if you do not have phone reception. Text-To-911is another tool to help keep all residents safe…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 8, 2021 | Comm Center News
GILROY, Calif. (KTXL) — A large power outage in Gilroy has temporarily taken out traffic lights throughout the city and affected the emergency communications center.
Pacific Gas and Electric’s outage map shows two major power outages that started around noon, impacting over 5,700 customers.
PG&E says it expects the power to turn back on around 3:30 p.m…
