Archives | www.nena.org | April 29, 2014

National 911 Program Provides Additional Information for Efforts to Fund 9-1-1's Future

Funding 9-1-1 services is a challenge for 9-1-1 boards, authorities and PSAPS nationwide. As the public’s use of technology evolves and 9-1-1 systems prepare for the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1, traditional funding methods may be insufficient to meet the needs of the public, first responders and 9-1-1 systems across the country.

Recently, the National 911 Program announced the release of the "Blue Ribbon Panel on 9-1-1 Funding:" A Report to the National 911 Program, one more step in addressing the future of 9-1-1 funding options, bringing input from experts in finance, economics, critical infrastructure and public safety funding to this important topic.

This report is a result of the recommendation by the Federal Communication Commission’s advisory group, the Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) that "the FCC should encourage the National 911 Program to convene a Blue Ribbon Panel as soon as possible to address the 9-1-1 funding issues and make recommendations for funding construction and maintenance of NG9-1-1 systems."

Click here to learn more and read the report.

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