Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications Official Launch of Text to 9-1-1 Capability in Fairfax County

1. Fairfax County
Department of Public Safety Communications
Official Launch of Text to 9-1-1 Capability
In Fairfax County
September 22, 2015
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Introduction
Steve Souder
Director, Department of Public Safety Communications
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Public Service Announcement Clip

3. • Today’s launch of Text to 9-1-1 places Fairfax County
as one of 365 out of more than 6,640 9-1-1 centers in
the US to provide the service (less than 5 %)
• Today’s launch is the 1st in Northern Virginia
• Today’s launch is among the largest 9-1-1 centers,
serving the largest population, with Text to 9-1-1 in
the US
• Today’s launch will be followed by other jurisdictions
in NOVA and the NCR
• Today’s launch fills a critical need for the deaf and
hard-of-hearing communities and in other unique
caller situations
• Today’s launch will enhance the quality of life for
every person that live, works and visits Fairfax County
• A voice call to 9-1-1 is always preferred over a text to
9-1-1 when possible
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Remarks from
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)
Admiral Simpson (USN Ret)
Chief of the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

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Inaugural Text Message
Sharon Bulova
Chairman, Board of Supervisors

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Questions?