When you call 911, help must come...(PK)

We all have an expectation that when we call 911, help will come. But that’s not always the case. This summer, reports surfaced about the difficulty 911 dispatchers have locating calls made from mobile phones--because carriers failed to upgrade their equipment. This week, the FCC proposed rules that will strengthen the location accuracy requirements for wireless calls to 911. It is estimated that the FCC could save more than 10,000 lives annually by adopting these rules. Many individuals in the U.S., particularly those who are low-income, rely solely on wireless devices. 911 location accuracy is particularly important for victims of domestic violence, the deaf and hard of hearing community, and children who may not know where they are located. The fact that the industry has failed to collectively address this despite widespread reports of failed location accuracy demonstrates the need for FCC intervention. Sign our petition here to tell the FCC they must ensure that help will arrive for all 911 calls. Tweet this: Tell the FCC to ensure all 911 callers can be located bit.ly/helpmustcome #HelpMustCome