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9-1-1 Goes to Washington (#NENAGTW) brings you and hundreds of your fellow 9-1-1 professionals together with government leaders in our nation's capital to address today's most pressing 9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. #NENAGTW is the only event where you learn about the policy challenges facing 9-1-1 and then take immediate action to address them through dialogue with your elected and appointed officials.

#NENAGTW offers you a significant opportunity to shape the nation’s emergency communications policy agenda. In order to address the needs of today’s 9-1-1 systems while laying the regulatory and legislative groundwork for next-generation systems, you must understand today’s 9-1-1 policy landscape and take an active role in educating policymakers to shape the laws and rules of tomorrow. At #NENAGTW, you will do both. Join us for a dynamic, interactive program where you receive:

The inside information you need to shape the 9-1-1 and emergency communications agendas for the Administration and Congress;

Critical knowledge of federal and state 9-1-1, homeland security, and emergency communications legislation, regulation, and policy initiatives; and
An opportunity to speak directly with members of Congress, administration officials, and key staff to make your voice heard on behalf of the entire 9-1-1 community.

Reminder about planning your Hill meetings

As we are getting closer to #NENAGTW, please don’t forget to ask for meetings with your Congressional offices while you’re in DC on February 27 – 28. NENA is aware that the Senate will be in town, but the House will not be in session during those dates. However, that does not mean you shouldn’t ask for a meeting with legislative staff. In fact, meeting with legislative staff is just as important as meeting directly with your Member of Congress. Though meeting with Members is still advantageous, much of the legislation in DC is handled by staff, and it’s important to educate them on the issues and challenges facing the 9-1-1 community, and federal funding. Please keep that in mind when making your invites and we look forward to seeing you in Washington soon!

Click here to register, here to book your room at our overflow hotel, and here to learn more.

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