The chances of your 911 calls and texts being misrouted to the wrong place for help will be lower than almost anywhere else in the country within the next year thanks to our unique data-sharing approach. To help others too, we presented our strategy at NENA's Conference and Expo.

In case of an emergency, we all know who to call – 911. But who do you call in the unlikely event of a 911 service disruption or outage? Find the 10-digit 24-hour emergency number for your local dispatch center here: dps.mn.gov/divisions/ecn/…

We've completed part one of our FirstNet build out. That means when other networks are congested and experiencing delays, first responders can count on reliable connections to keep Minnesotans safe. To learn more, visit: dps.mn.gov/blog/Pages/202…

Some of the technology our public safety answering points (PSAPs) use is straight up analog. Bills like this help us modernize our 911 networks to meet our 21st century needs by allowing PSAPs to accept pictures, videos and more. For more: naco.org/blog/bipartisa…

Cyber security is an emerging issue for emergency communication networks across the country. This week, our team listened to national experts on how to fortify our systems to keep you, your devices and your information safe.

Don't let public safety emergencies rain on your Minnesota State Fair experience! Fairgoers (and everyone else) can receive urgent public safety texts via our Wireless Emergency Alerts system, which targets phones in specific areas. Learn more here: dps.mn.gov/divisions/ecn/…

Does your child know how to call 911 on a smartphone even if they don't know the phone's access code? Sharing this information with them and having them practice using it could save a life. For tips on teaching children how to dial 911, visit: dps.mn.gov/divisions/ooc/…

If a powerful storm knocks out communications — including cell phone towers and the internet — how would you call for help? Our Communications Unit trains to resolve these situations quickly. Learn more here: dps.mn.gov/blog/Pages/202…

The more we can spread urgent messages to the people who need them, the safer and more resilient our communities are. Learn about a new program that helps us do that here: fema.gov/press-release/…

On Oct. 4 at 1:20 p.m., FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission are conducting a wireless emergency alert test on all cell phones, radios and TVs. For more information, visit: fema.gov/press-release/…

REMINDER: Today at 1:20 p.m. cell phones, radios and TVs will display a wireless emergency alert test message. This is just a test and no action is needed. For more info, visit: fema.gov/press-release/…

MN's public safety answering points, or 911 dispatch centers, are completing their cyber assessment reviews. The results will help them correct their network connection vulnerabilities - protecting them from cyber security risks and preparing them for the new 911 network.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! 🎉 It’s been crafted to give you, our users, the best experience possible with a fresh design, easy navigation and new features to explore. Visit dps.mn.gov/divisions/ecn

This week, we honor and thank our Public Safety Telecommunicators — the calm voice during chaos. Their skill, dedication and compassion are the lifeline in every emergency. Thank you for being there when it matters most.

They’re the calm in the chaos. The first voice you hear in an emergency. From crash calls in blizzards to watching over the Minnesota State Capitol — our dispatchers are on the job 24/7/365. This week, we say thank you to all public safety telecommunicators.

Text-to-911 is available across MN! Call if you can, text if you can’t. Texting 911 is crucial for: • Deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or speech impaired. • Facing a medical emergency. • When speaking isn’t safe. Stay safe & spread the word! Learn more: youtu.be/KomoTixx3WA?si…

Make the right call! Both 988 and 911 provide critical support, but focus on different crisis types: The 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, suicide and substance use support, while 911 addresses events requiring police, fire or EMS services.

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