Texas city latest to take 911 by text message Agencies believe that texting to 911 is the next step forward for emergency response and policing By Tristan Hallman May 05, 2014 The Dallas Morning News RICHARDSON, Texas — Many North…
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Webinar: Nontraditional Emergency Shelters and People with Disabilities 5/8/14
Webinar: Nontraditional Emergency Shelters and People with Disabilities The Great Lakes ADA Center is pleased to announce that the next session in the Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series is scheduled for May 8, 2014. This series is brought to you through…
Deaf, hard of hearing team joins emergency responders rodeo
Deaf, hard of hearing team joins emergency responders rodeo February 18, 2014 The eighth annual Community Emergency Response Team Rodeo Round-Up was held Feb. 8 at the Harris County Fire & Sheriff’s Training Academy in Humble with members of the…
Emergency Preparedness Workshop 3/11/14 – Edinburg
Emergency Preparedness Workshop 3/11/14 – Edinburg It is important to prepare for severe weather and other catastrophic emergencies. * Where will you meet your family? * Where are your important papers and documents? * How will you communicate? * If…
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…