An Emergency Communications Safety Net: Integrating 911 and Other Services

Moore, Linda K.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Emergency communication systems;    Emergency management;    Telecommunications;    Disaster relief;   

RP-ID  :  RL32939
RP-ID  :  RL32939_2008May28

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report deals primarily with 911 and its recent history. It discusses the existing situation of 911's capacity to respond in emergencies, some proposals to improve the system, and recent legislative activity. Proposals include better connections between 911 call centers and emergency responders, building a more robust capacity, incorporating Internet protocols, developing the capacity for back-up call centers after disasters have occurred, and coordinating 911 with other types of call centers, such as the 211 centers that provide municipal services.