FCC Acts to Ensure Reliability of Calls to 9-1-1 During Emergencies

  • Full Title:
    FCC Takes Action to Ensure Reliability of Calls to 9-1-1 During Times of Emergency; Adopts Key Recommendations From Inquiry Into Widespread 9-1-1 Failures During 2012 Derecho Storm
  • Document Type:
    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Public Safety and Homeland Security
    Media Relations
  • Description
    Proposed action to improve the reliability and resiliency of America's 9-1-1 communications networks, especially during disasters, by ensuring that service providers implement vital best practices in network design, maintenance, and operation
  • Docket No:
    11-60
    13-75

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  • Media Contact:
    Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov
  • Tags:
    Public Safety