Building a More Connected, Resilient Georgia
Riley Blount discusses the importance of communication technology and trained professionals in supporting Georgia's 911 emergency response system. The initiative focuses on building more resilient and connected infrastructure to ensure public safety services perform reliably during emergencies.
By Riley Blount When most of us dial 911, we rarely think about what happens after the call. We simply trust someone will answer, understand our emergency and send help as quickly as possible. Behind every 911 call is a team of highly trained professionals supported by communications technology that must perform when it matters […]
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