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Critical Connections: 3 Essential Steps for Linking Schools to 911

Lee Ann Magoski  (Director of Emergency Communications, County of Monterey)

Karin Marquez  (Chief Public Safety Brand Officer, RapidSOS)

Location: N255

Date: Monday, March 17

Time: 10:50 am - 11:20 am

Track: School and Campus Safety

Topics: 911 & Alerts, AI, Broadband, Budget & Funding + Grants, IoT, In-building Coverage, Situational Awareness, Video

Format: Power Session

Vault Recording: TBD

Schools are increasingly adopting new technology to enhance security, but many systems fail to establish direct communication with the first responders who safeguard students and staff during emergencies. In this session, discover three critical steps to ensure schools seamlessly connect their safety infrastructure to 911.

Attendees will learn practical strategies for integrating advanced technology that enables instant communication with emergency services, streamlining the response to incidents like active shooters, medical emergencies, and fires. Attendees will gain insights into how connected systems improve coordination between schools and 911, leading to faster, more effective responses and a safer learning environment for all.

Takeaway

How to set up systems that send immediate notifications to 911 and local field responders, ensuring quicker reactions to emergencies

The benefits of providing 911 and field responders with real-time visuals from the scene, allowing them to assess situations before arriving

How to connect emergency information directly to the screens and systems 911 operators already use, improving communication efficiency