Reverse 911

Reverse 911

Reverse 911 is a communication system that allows emergency services to quickly contact members of a community or organization with information. It is so named, because 911 is the telephone number used for members of the community to communicate with emergency services (police, fire, EMS) in the USA. This system allows emergency services to do the "reverse", usually to inform the public of a known hazard. Reverse 911 is designed to provide map– or list-based communications with key audiences. Geographic calling zones are created based on immediate circumstances (e.g. Amber Alerts) or ahead of time based on anticipated needs (e.g. flood plains). Reverse 911 may also target specific lists of people (e.g., first responders, Neighborhood Watch, etc.)

Reverse 911 is used in hundreds of communities, counties, commercial businesses, schools and non-profit organizations. The system has been used to solve and prevent crimes. [ [http://www.reverse911.com/About_Reverse_911_Part_2_0cb6274.html About Reverse 911] ]

References

* Office of Homeland Security (San Diego): [http://www.sandiego.gov/ohs/reverse911/index.shtml Reverse 911 Emergency


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