9-1-1 Emergency Services
The ETCOG 9-1-1 Regional Program was formed by legislature and seeks to establish and maintain equipment, network, and database to preserve and enhance public safety through reliable access to emergency telecommunication services.
The 9-1-1 Regional Program:
- Administers planning and provisioning for 18 PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) in East Texas;
- Supports addressing and mapping for 8 counties and 17 cities within the ETCOG region;
- Supports 9-1-1 educational efforts throughout the 9-1-1 regional program area; and
- Supports training of 175 9-1-1 telecommunicators working in the 18 PSAPs.