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Back to Basics: PSAP and EOC Facilities

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Apr 27, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Apr 27, 2023

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. With April being Emergency Communications Month, let’s spotlight facilities that are vital in responding to emergencies. Public safety answering points (PSAPs) and emergency operations centers (EOCs) are critical facilities that provide essential services to the community […]

Be Prepared for New Enhanced 911 Regulations

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Feb 7, 2022 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Feb 7, 2022

Kari’s Law and the Ray Baum’s Act are two pieces of federal legislation concerning Enhanced 911 (E911) services. These are advanced services for 911, the universal telephone number used in the United States for emergency services. Facilities management professionals should understand these laws to ensure that their facilities are compliant. These laws were discussed during […]