9-1-1 Examines Post September 11 Safety; Association Conference to Address Serving the Public in Changing Times 6/4/2002
From: Sonya Carius of the National Emergency Number Association, 800-332-3911 News Advisory: America placed greater focus on safety and security after September 11, and 9-1-1 and public safety are part of this. The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) is gearing up for its Annual Conference, June 16-20, 2002. Motivated by the September tragedy, 9-1-1 and NENA are focusing more on safety and security. This conference will address topics regarding public safety following the September attacks. WHO: National Emergency Number Association (NENA) WHAT: Annual Conference and 9-1-1 Trade Show WHEN: June 16-20, 2002; Daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind. Press Room: 120; literature available. CONTACT: Sonya Carius, 800-332-3911, ext. 2223, E-mail: sonya@nena.org; Complimentary press passes available. HIGHLIGHTS: -- FEMA's Ronald Miller will present how Homeland Security and FEMA will work to assist public safety. Miller is FEMA CIO/Assistant Director, Information Technology Services Directorate. Monday, June 17, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. -- NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey Runge: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge is a nationally recognized physician expert in motor vehicle injury care and prevention. Dr. Runge will speak on the importance of the wireless E9-1-1 initiative and how it is important to NHTSA and the USDOT. Tuesday, June 18, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. -- 9-1-1 Resource Room: Provides access to experts in wireless E9-1-1, Wireless Location Certification Program, legal and FCC related materials, 9-1-1 technical and operational standards. Information and research from the NENA-USDOT Wireless Implementation Program will be available. The program is a result of a USDOT grant to provide research and deliverables about wireless 9-1-1. Hours: June 17-19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. -- Annual 9-1-1 Heroes. Alex, 8, and his sister Katie, 6, called 9-1-1 on a wireless phone in April, reporting they were on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Alex said his uncle had fallen overboard-the boat was drifting away. While on the line with 9-1-1 in Pasco County, Florida, the children were able to maneuver the boat back to the uncle and throw him a line, resulting in his rescue. The children will be honored Tuesday, June 18, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. -- National PSAP Registry Debut: This first-ever registry of 9-1-1 centers will give them and other approved stakeholders the ability to contact each other to solve emergency situations. -- Education for 9-1-1: 100-plus sessions for 9-1-1 managers on topics that will help them help our communities. -- Trade Show: 100-plus companies in the business of 9-1-1 showcase products and services. June 17-19, daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ------ NENA, a nonprofit educational foundation, fosters the development and implementation of 9-1-1 as a universal emergency number. NENA's 6,500 members manage America's 9-1-1 centers that answer and process 9-1-1 calls. NENA also develops recommended standards and protocol for 9-1-1 services. NENA's international headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio. Visit www.nena.org. |