Emergency Communications
Emergency communications and public safety is a critical part of our national telecommunications infrastructure. Public safety agencies and emergency management officials are among the largest users of telecom who work together to provide the rapid response systems needed to save lives. CACP is actively involved in participating with industry and government to establish effective communications systems that can reach and improve the exit time of persons with disabilities in emergencies to reach safety. CACP’s Helena Mitchell served on the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Advisory Committee, Homeland Security Working Group and was the former Chief of the Emergency Broadcasting System and Emergency Alert System at the FCC. CACP collaborates with public entities working in the public safety and emergency communications arena and private entities that represent the interest of persons with disabilities to develop emergency communications strategies and solutions.