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Who GHC 9-1-1 Is

Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network is a separate governmental entity (“A Body Politic”) known as a Communication District authorized to implement and administer 9-1-1 service in certain defined areas…having all powers required to carry out the district’s mission.
 
(Chapter 772, Texas Health and Safety Code)
 
It is an administering and coordinating agency that works with all jurisdictions and public officials within its territory; a provider of the communication link between the citizens needing emergency assistance and the agencies who respond to their emergency.
 
Who GHC 9-1-1 is NOT
 

Harris County
(or any other county!)

 

City of Houston
(or any other city!)

 

The State
 

"The Telephone Company"
 

A Response Agency
 
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  Industry Association Links
    NENA – National Emergency Number Association
    Texas NENA
    APCO International – International Association of Public Safety Communications Officers
    Texas APCO
  Governmental Agency Links
    Commission on State Emergency Communications
    Poison Control
    E9-1-1 Institute
  Harris County Office of
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
   
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