NENA / Department of Transportation Wireless NENA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), APCO, NASNA and other stakeholders, is conducting a Wireless Implementation Program to stimulate wireless Phase I and Phase II implementation throughout the U.S. Next Generation Partners Program (NGPP) A Partnership for ProgressThe NG Partner Program represents the efforts of NENAs …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
URISA/NENA Addressing Conference
August 15-18, 2011 New Orleans, LA Marriott The only conference where GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists come together for education and networking. A discounted conference rate of $129 single/double is available. Book Your Reservation Now! The conference is developed through abstracts submitted through a Call for Presentations. The Conference Committee, comprised …
Education Advisory Board
Mission Statement It is the goal of the Education Advisory Board (EAB) to provide educational opportunities and resources to carry NENAs message to its members and the broader public safety community. In addition, the EAB provides the NENA Executive Board with committee support in defining and developing NENAs educational mission. Goals Act as an advisory …
NENA Company ID
The evolution of telecommunications, i.e. Number Portability and Number Pooling, has necessitated the need to display Company Identifications (CIDs) of the associated Access Infrastructure Providers and Data Providers for each telephone number to the PSAP. This need is driven by two factors: Speed of Company Identification by PSAPs Use by ALI DBMS Provider Purpose of CID …
TERT Initiative
The TERT Website is the source for on-going information. A review of the origins of the Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce program are below and In November 2005, NENA Vice President Jason Barbour and North Central Region Vice President Ron Bonneau attended the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. There, they signed a …
USDA Announces Funding to Improve 9-1-1 in Rural America
Posted: Sep 9 – 02:41 pm On September 9, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced changes in federal regulations that will help rural communities obtain advanced emergency communications services, including 9-1-1 access to better respond to emergencies and disasters. These changes will help rural communities obtain next generation 9-1-1(?) services necessary to maintain the security and …
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FEMA & FCC Unveil New Tip Sheet for Consumers on How to Communicate During Disasters
Posted: Sep 23 – 04:09 pm As part of National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released new tips for consumers aimed at preparing them for major disasters when communications networks are more likely to be compromised or damaged. Nearly one month ago, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake and …
About NENA
As The Voice of 9-1-1, NENA is on the forefront of all emergency communications issues. The association serves its members and the greater public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues. With more than 7,000 members in 48 chapters across the United States and around …
9-1-1 Basics
Click or scroll down What is 9-1-1? What is Enhanced 9-1-1? Who pays for 9-1-1? When should you use 9-1-1? What about 9-1-1 prank calls? How do I make a 9-1-1 call? What if a 9-1-1 caller doesn’t speak English? What if a 9-1-1 caller is Deaf, or hearing/speech impaired? What is 9-1-1? Nine-one-one is …
NENA 2011 Public Policy General Session
Tuesday, June 21 – 8:30AM – 10:00AM Part I: Inside Congress with Ilona Nickels Whether you are a veteran political junkie or simply an interested citizen, Congress expert Ilona Nickels will unlock the most puzzling mysteries of the Washington policy-making process with clarity, enthusiasm, humor and anecdotes drawn from her years as an insider serving the …