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Regional 9-1-1 Program Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Passage of HB 911 in 1987 requested Texas' regional planning councils (COGs) to undertake 9-1-1 planning and implementation activities in behalf of their local governments. After two years of planning, coordinating system design, and general preparation, implementation of Enhanced 9-1-1 was completed in January 1992.
In total, thirteen countywide and five municipal systems,
which include 43 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs),
were turned
up
during the period June 1991 through January 1992. These systems include:
| Service Area |
Collin County
(excluding Cities of Plano & Wylie) |
Kaufman County |
Dallas County
(Cities of Balch Springs, Cockrell Hill,
Sachse, Seagoville, Wilmer)
|
Navarro County |
| Erath County | Palo Pinto County |
Ellis County
(excluding City of Ennis) |
Parker County |
| Hood County |
Rockwall County |
| Hunt County |
Somervell County |
| Johnson County |
Wise County |
Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Number Program Requests for Proposals
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Christy Williams, 9-1-1 Program Manager, is the 2011 Laverne Hogan Award recipient. The Laverne Hogan Award honors an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership in advancing 9-1-1 in Texas and recognizes a person whose name is synonymous with Texas and 9-1-1: Laverne Hogan, the first TX-NENA president and founding executive director of Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network.
The award recognizes a 9-1-1 Administrator who not only excelled in his or her everyday job but who has gone above and beyond to further the goals of the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (TXNENA), and who not only consistently meets, but exceeds, the expectations of their peers. Congratulations Christy! |
| Sherry Decker, 9-1-1 Public Education and Training Coordinator, was recently elected to the Executive Board of the Texas Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). Sherry will serve a two-year term as the North Texas Coordinator; one of four regional coordinators for the State.
NENA's mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability, and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system. In carrying out its mission, NENA promotes research, planning, training, and education.
Sherry, during her board tenure, hopes to increase Texas NENA membership, expand regional training opportunities, and encourage members to become certified Emergency Number Professionals (ENP).
Congratulations Sherry! |
Contact Information
Christy Williams, 9-1-1 Program Manager
Phone: 817-695-9204 | Fax: 817-640-7492
Email |
