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CA AB2976
Bill
Status
3/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Emergency Management
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AI Summary
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Establishes the 911 Public Education Campaign administered by the Office of Emergency Services to educate the public on appropriate use of 911 for emergency assistance
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Campaign goals include raising awareness of when to call 911, reducing unnecessary calls to 911 centers, and reducing delays caused by nonemergency calls
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Aims to reduce instances where first responder resources are delayed at hospital emergency departments due to inappropriate 911 calls
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Authorizes the Office of Emergency Services to use federal preparedness grant funds or legislatively appropriated funds to implement the campaign
Legislative Description
Office of Emergency Services: 9-1-1 Public Education Campaign.
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission.
5/19/2022