Tag: 9-1-1

FCC Sets Path for Achieving Text to 9-1-1

FCC Sets Path for Achieving Text to 9-1-1 On January 30, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a policy statement setting forth goals for achieving text-to-911 and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM).   The policy statement highlighted…

Text to 9-1-1 in Texas

Text to 9-1-1    In December 2013, NCTCOG 9-1-1 activated 6 more PSAPs to Text to 9-1-1.  The current total is 17 PSAPs in Texas, all within the NCTCOG 9-1-1 region.    This service is currently available to Verizon Wireless…

Texting to 9-1-1 5/1/13- Houston

Texting to 9-1-1   5/1/13- Houston DATE: May 1, 2013 TIME: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ADDRESS: 6201 Bonhomme Street,  Suite 150-s Houston, Texas 77036 Texting to 9-1-1 Learn How! Come learn how Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network can help you get…

National Preparedness Month: Communication during a Disaster

National Preparedness Month: Communication during a Disaster Source: Office of the Governor Rick Perry – Committee on People with Disabilities NEW ORLEANS – As part of National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission today…

Positive Interaction Program 12/7/10 – Houston

City of Houston Police – Space City, USA Positive Interaction Program 12/7/10 – Houston The presentation will be about “Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network for the Deaf”. There will be door prizes. Also, if anyone wants to volunteer to make…