The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) said the state’s Next Generation 911 (NextGen 911) system was able to withstand Hurricane Helene and continue to help residents throughout the storm and its aftermath.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to expedite the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911) services with the aim of ensuring that the country’s 911 system functions effectively and supports the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities – including video, text, and data.

Minnesota is working with consulting and managed services firm Mission Critical Partners (MCP) as part of the state’s migration to Next Generation 911 (NG911) service.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules intended to advance the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911), help ensure that the nation’s 911 system functions effectively, and support the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities.

The Commerce Department is asking for public opinion on its Next Generation 911 Grant Program, which would modernize 911 services so that citizens can use IP-based, broadband-enabled technologies to coordinate emergency responses.