04/03/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2023 18:13
CISA has designated April as Emergency Communications Month to recognize the critical role of emergency communications personnel in public safety.
Emergency communications have evolved to be so much more than just dialing 911. It is a complex ecosystem that allows people to share critical information in real time during an emergency. Today, emergency communicators include 911 telecommunicators, first responders and even cyber professionals.
Throughout the month, CISA will highlight emergency communicators and how they serve the American public, the role of cybersecurity in emergency communications, and the role CISA's partnerships and stakeholders play in helping the agency achieve its goals. Some upcoming highlights for the month include:
To learn more about Emergency Communications Month and how to amplify CISA's many resources, visit cisa.gov/emergency-communications-month. For additional emergency communications resources from CISA, please visit cisa.gov/emergency-communications.
This article is based on content in the
April 7, 2022 InfoGram.