Connecticut is preparing to roll out a statewide "Emergency Notification System". It's to be made available for use by state agencies and all PSAPs, says a press release by Connecticut's governor.
PSAP access is no small feat in Connecticut. There are 107 of them! (See list published by the Connecticut Department of Public Safety.)
In her press release, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell claimed this is the first statewide notification system. (We think New York, Montana, and perhaps others would take exception to that.) Regardless, it's an impressive step forward particularly considering the number of organizations to have access to the system. The Governor is obviously proud (as she should be). In making her announcement, she used words like "good news" and "special".
The Connecticut system will be used for notifications to the general public and first responders. Residents will be able to sign-up to provide preferences such as contact information, delivery mode, and the type of notifications they're to receive. Or, they'll be able to opt-out of the system, according to the Governor's statement.
The launch is scheduled for September 1st. The vendor is Everbridge, formerly 3N Global.
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