Monthly Archives: February 2018

50 Years of 9-1-1

Today the 9-1-1 industry celebrates a very important day in history. On February 16, 1968, Senator Rankin Fite made the first 9-1-1 call in the United States in Haleyville, Alabama. Several years later, 9-1-1 became the nationally recognized number for … Continue reading

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“911” Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t

“9-1-1” – Call if You Can, Text if You Can’t! Unable to hear or speak and have an emergency? Reaching emergency services under those circumstances just became easier in Charlotte County. Both Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Punta Gorda Police … Continue reading

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