Four new counties joining the Next Generation 911 Program [Video]

A pilot program being used in Ohio 6 counties is expanding to 4 new counties. One of the original 6 counties in the pilot program was Columbiana County. 

The Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency has used Next Generation 911 Program (NG911) for over 7 years. Just in those 7 years, the new program has already made response times in Columbiana County faster. The internet based system is meant to be more cost effective, since it uses less hardware, and allows first responders to get to a location of a caller quicker in the case of an emergency. 

One if the features the program offers is geo-tracking data. The technology allows first responders to follow the caller’s location using their phone, making it easier for first responders to find and help those in need. …