911 Changes Pondered — The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held a public hearing in Delaware County, recently to gather input on necessary changes to the 911 Emergency Telephone Act in an effort to enhance public safety in the Commonwealth, reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). Among the issues examined was the reauthorization of wireless surcharges and needed updates to keep pace with advancing communications technology.
Testifiers included county officials, representatives of county 911 centers and stakeholders from the communications industry.