Chairman's Announcement on Strengthening 9-1-1 During Major Disasters

  • Full Title:
    FCC Chairman Genachowski Announces Action to Strengthen Reliability and Resiliency of 9-1-1 Communications Networks During Major Disasters
  • Document Type:
    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Public Safety and Homeland Security
    Office of Former Chairman Genachowski
    Media Relations
  • Description
    Based on findings and recommendations of a comprehensive inquiry into widespread 9-1-1 service failures in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic regions as a result of 2012 derecho storm; Final report delivered by the FCC's PSHSB

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  • Media Contact:
    Justin Cole at (202) 210-2437, Justin.Cole@fcc.gov
  • Tags:
    Public Safety
    Consumers