Sep 26, 2019 · The goal of the Public Safety Communications 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch is to enable Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to provide the fastest, most reliable, and cost-effective access to emergency services for any 9-1-1 caller in California from any communications device.

Jan 24, 2023 · Explore frequently asked questions about calling 911. Last Updated: 01/24/2023. In an emergency, dial 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

There is an urgent need to transform California’s legacy 9-1-1 system into a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system. Modernizing California’s outdated 9-1-1 funding formula is crucial to protecting our 9-1-1 system.

Feb 19, 2024 · Warren-911-Emergency Assistance Act (Government Code Sections 53100-53121) Emergency Telephone Users Surcharge Act (Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 41001-41176) CPUC Telecommunications Codes; Establishing 3-1-1 as a designated non-emergency number (2002) (Government Code Section 53126) LEGISLATION – chaptered/proposed. STATE AGENCIES

911, sometimes written 9-1-1, is an emergency telephone number for Argentina, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Fiji, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Maldives, Palau, Panama, Iraq, the Philippines, Sint Maarten, the United States, [2] and Uruguay, as well as the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), one of eight N11 codes.

Nov 14, 2024 · Next Gen 911 is the California Office of Emergency Service’s (Cal OES) project to upgrade the state’s landline-designed 911 technology to an internet-based system.

Enables 9-1-1 and first responders to help you faster in an emergency. Stay informed of weather, traffic, and other emergencies in your community. Helps emergency managers better prepare to serve the whole community, know when to send notifications, and provide you with enhanced alerting before, during, and after disasters.

3 days ago · Cal OES did not say when large urban areas such as San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles are scheduled to go live, but said in a statement the agency is visiting 911 centers that have already ...

Feb 19, 2025 · The California Office of Emergency Services suspended further deployment of the state's new digital 911 network called Next Generation 911 after NBC Bay Area uncovered serious safety concerns.

Mar 8, 2023 · What happens when you call 911? What should I do if I accidentally dial 911? Can I text 911 for emergency assistance? Should I call 911 if I think I may have — or have been exposed to COVID-19 or other emerging diseases? How can people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing reach 911 for help?