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Reliable mobile broadband brings greater situational awareness to #fire personnel. Check out http://FirstNet.gov/fire to see how fire agencies in Michigan, Washington, Virginia, and beyond use @FirstNet as they respond to everyday incidents and natural disasters.
Callers with 909 area codes: Beginning today, you will need to dial 1 before your area code for all calls. Calls that do not utilize this dialing convention will not connect.
Learn more about these @californiapuc changes below:

If you live in the 909, here’s what you need to know about the new area code
A new area code will be rolled out Feb. 23. But beginning Jan. 23, anyone with a 909 area code will need to make one change.
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#FirstNetintheNews: In response to the challenges of COVID-19, @ArlingtonVA’s Emergency Comms Center deployed remote call-taking, dispatching, and supervision capabilities. See how @FirstNet is powering this innovative tech (via @RadioResourceMG): https://www.rrmediagroup.com/News/NewsDetails/NewsID/20383
Catch up on the December 2020 @3GPPLive plenary e-meetings in our latest #TechTalk blog! Learn about standard-based solutions for #publicsafety communications, including #5G progress and coverage enhancements: https://firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/tech-talk-december-7-14-2020-3gpp-plenary-meetings-recap
THIS is exactly what American families need. A 15% increase in #SNAP benefits will offer the safety net that so many parents need to feed their children.
No one should go hungry in the USA.

Biden To Bump Up Food Assistance For People 'Hanging By A Thread'
President Biden is pushing Congress to pour another $1.9 trillion into the COVID-ravaged economy. In the meantime, his top economic adviser says, he p...
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Incredibly meaningful gesture from @POTUS to pay tribute to a champion for working families in his Oval Office.
Workers now have an ally in the @WhiteHouse—and it's time we provide the investments they need to get ahead.

About the Bust of Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chávez in President Biden's Oval Office
As President Joe Biden signed executive orders on his first day as Commander-in-Chief, the face of a California civil rights icon who changed the life...
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Seniors: The Great Plates Delivered program continues to serve you during this pandemic.
Qualifying individuals can receive free meals delivered directly to their home to keep them safe.
See how you can join by contacting your County program:

Great Plates: Free meals delivered to seniors
“Great Plates Delivered: Home Meals for Seniors” is a program that will help California seniors and other at-risk adults to stay home and ...
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We surveyed ECC and PSAP directors from around the country to understand how emergency telecommunicators are communicating with the public and responders in the field. Hear what they had to say by signing up for our 9-1-1 newsletter—hitting inboxes soon. https://firstnet.gov/newsletters
Did you miss the Technological Advisory Council meeting on January 14, which voted on a white paper prepared by the Artificial Intelligence working group and heard recommendations from its four working groups? Watch the video here: #FCCGov

Technological Advisory Council Meeting - January 14, 2021
The TAC will consider and vote on a white paper prepared by the Artificial Intelligence working group and recommendations from its four working groups...
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Do you have the will power and passion to move mountains? Ep. 364 features Gail Karas, Director of Fulton County 9-1-1, out of Indiana. This is an @INdigital exclusive episode that drops 1/23 but Patrons have access now.
.@POTUS' #COVID19 relief framework reassures the American people that help is on the way.
✔️Increases direct payments to $2,000
✔️Invests in vaccine distribution & testing
✔️Small business relief
✔️State/local govt. funding
✔️Extends UI benefits
✔️Housing/food assistance
For the first time, @FCC participated in the @ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting with the US delegation led by @GeoffreyStarks. From @JRosenworcel: Our valuable partnership with ASEAN is essential for global connectivity and our shared economic success. cc: @USAsiaPacific
Read the article: http://ow.ly/DPuv50CV341
Proud to announce an additional $127,000 in @HHSGov funding for @ParkTreeCHC in Pomona!
As #frontline health centers focus on saving lives & vaccinating our community, we must deliver the resources they require. This funding is essential to helping them beat this pandemic.
Last week, @FCC released a paper titled “Market Size & Local TV News.” This report focuses on the relationship between the number of independent local TV news operations in a market & the size of the market, as measured by number of tv households: #FCCGov

FCC Releases Paper on TV News and Market Size
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The Commission has announced an initial set of 14 pilot projects with over 150 treatment sites in 11 states that have been selected for the $100 Million Connected Care Pilot Program. Details here: #FCCGov #telehealth

FCC Announces Initial Connected Care Pilot Program Projects
FCC Announces Initial Connected Care Pilot Program Projects
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New @FirstNet cell site have launched in 11 counties across #Arkansas! Learn why Arkansas State Rep. and first responder Jeff Wardlow calls #FirstNet a “game changer” and how the network is connecting #firstresponders to essential resources. https://firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-releases/firstnet-network-expands-across-arkansas-advance-public-safety
As the #COVID19 pandemic continues to impact America, phone scammers have seized the opportunity to prey on consumers. Please don’t click on any links in text messages related to the virus🦠. Review more #FCCtips here: #FCCGov #ProtectingConsumers

COVID-19 Text Scams
Scam Warning As online shopping increases, so do delivery notification scam calls and texts. Find out what to watch out for this holiday season. Provi...
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Another #NewYearsChallenge: Reach out. Seek camaraderie. It’s good for the soul. CHALLENGE:
Reply with:
👍🏾 if you’ll commit to calling a friend
❤️ if you’ll call a family member
🤝 if you’ll commit to helping a peer
#reachoutchallenge #emotionalsupport
Exactly what we talked about during #DRT Round 15 and always good to practice whenever we can. Have a great Friday!