APCO Participates in Congressional Briefing on COVID-19 and 9-1-1
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On April 16, APCO Chief Counsel Jeff Cohen participated in a virtual briefing for congressional staff regarding COVID-19 and 9-1-1. The purpose of the briefing was to help members of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee understand the role and challenges of emergency communications centers during the pandemic. Cohen described issues including: (1) problems facing 9-1-1 professionals prior to the crisis, such as staffing needs, technology limitations, and the stress of emergency communications; (2) the heroic role of 9-1-1 centers during the crisis and measures being taken to ensure ECCs remain in operation; and (3) how Congress can help by including 9-1-1 professionals in coronavirus support legislation, funding NG9-1-1, and passing the 9-1-1 SAVES Act.
