9-1-1 Reports
(January 2006)
An Emergency Communications Safety Net: Integrating 911 and Other Services: The present capability and future effectiveness of Americas network of emergency telecommunications services are among the issues under review by Congress and other entities.
(February, 2004)
- Designate a statewide coordinator who has authority and oversight of resources to effectively implement E9-1-1.
- Establish a baseline to determine where resources are needed to complete E9-1-1.
- Identify opportunities to efficiently fund implementation.
- Provide education and outreach to the public safety
(November 2003)
Americas 9-1-1 System In Need of Rescue: GAO Says Funding and Coordination Fall Short of Needs; Wireless and Other New Technologies Pose Additional Challenges. A new report by the investigative arm of Congress says Americas 9-1-1 system is facing many problems and may need a rescue itself.
The report, which can be accessed at www.gao.govcgi-bingetrpt?GAO-04-55) is consistent with the findings of other leading experts and comes in the midst of major Congressional action on the 9-1-1 system. Last week, the House approved a bill that would provide up to $100 million a year in federal matching grants for 9-1-1 system upgrades. A Senate bill providing up to $500 million a year could come to a vote before Congress adjourns for the holidays.