The safety of students, staff, and guest is a top priority for any school or university. With the rise of emergency situations on campuses, it has become increasingly important to implement measures to ensure a timely and effective emergency response. One such measure is E911 compliance.
E911 compliance refers to the ability of emergency services to locate a 911 caller within a building or campus, allowing them to respond quickly and accurately in the event of an emergency. The importance of E911 compliance cannot be overstated, as it can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.
In recent years, there have been two key pieces of legislation that have been enacted to improve E911 compliance: Kari’s Law and the Ray Baum’s Act. Kari’s Law requires that all multiline telephone systems (MLTS) enable direct dialing of 911 without the need for an initial prefix or other access code, while the Ray Baum’s Act requires that all MLTS provide dispatchable location information, which is specific enough to identify the building, floor, and room of the 911 caller.
Implementing E911 compliance may be a challenge depending on an organization’s environment, but it is essential for schools and universities to ensure the safety of their students, staff, and guests. This is where 9Line comes in. 9Line provides comprehensive E911 solutions that include Microsoft Teams via Direct Routing and Cisco UCM, making it easy for schools and universities to achieve E911 compliance.
9Line’s E911 solutions provide accurate and reliable location information for 911 calls, ensuring that emergency services can quickly locate and respond to an emergency. The solutions also provide quick alerts to personnel, allowing them to take immediate action in the event of an emergency.
With summer approaching, it is the perfect time for schools and universities to achieve E911 compliance. With fewer occupants on campus, it is easier to implement the necessary changes without disrupting day-to-day operations. This is also an opportunity for schools and universities to ensure that their emergency response plans are up-to-date and effective.
With all that in mind, E911 compliance is essential for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and guests on campuses. With the help of 9Line’s E911 solutions for Microsoft Teams and/or Cisco UCM, schools and universities can achieve compliance with ease and ensure that emergency services can quickly and accurately respond to any emergency situation. With summer approaching, now is the time for schools and universities to take action and ensure the safety of their campus communities.
To learn more, check out a video the 9Line team has put together featuring E911 FAQs specifically for schools and universities:
To get started on your path to E911 compliance with Kari’s Law and Ray Baum’s Act, please contact a 9Line representative by filling out the form on our contact page!