NENA Commends House Panel for its Attention to NG9-1-1, Stresses Urgent Need for Funding
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On September 9, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications & Technology Subcommittee held a hearing on Public Safety Communications in the United States.
"We thank Chairman Hudson for convening this hearing and shining a light on the critical importance of America’s emergency communications systems, especially 9-1-1," said NENA's CEO, John Provenzano.
"We look forward to working with Congress to secure Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) funding so that every American has access to the fast, reliable emergency help they deserve, regardless of where they live, work, or travel -- and also to reclassify dedicated 9-1-1 professionals as the Public Safety Professionals they are.
"The 9-1-1 system is both interstate and intrastate, and it must enable the seamless flow and sharing of information across jurisdictions. Today’s legacy system is too fragmented and vulnerable to meet that need. NG9-1-1 will deliver the secure, resilient, and interoperable network Americans need."
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