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Attention New Jersey PSAPs and PSDPs: RapidSOS Service Advisory

It has come to our attention that one of the services being provided by Rapid SOS may cause some confusion for New Jersey PSAPs and PSDPs. Presently “Text to 9-1-1” messages route by county to 1 of 17 Primary PSAPs. These PSAPs will conduct the text sessions and relay the information to the local PSAP/PSDP. This will remain in effect until the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1. PSAPs that DO NOT receive text messages may receive an alert from Rapid SOS showing an active text session from a device with the phone number, latitude, longitude, altitude and uncertainty. This will occur on an Apple device showing a link to APPLE ENHANCED EMERGENCY DATA. The location will display on the Rapid SOS map. However, the local PSAP will not be able to see the text messages. Below is an excerpt from the Oct. 14, 2020 Newsletter.

Apple Enhanced Emergency Data Overview

In May 2020, RapidSOS introduced iPhone Enhanced Emergency Data (EED) to PSAPs via the RapidSOS platform. To help PSAPs better understand EED, Hybridized Emergency Location, Medical ID Sharing, and Emergency Response Area, Apple has developed a document with details and FAQs regarding these features – Enhanced Emergency Data.
This will occur because the text message is routed based on the county in which it is sent from while the Rapid SOS function uses the location of the device.
So far we are only aware of this functioning on Apple devices but there may be similar functions when other apps or devices are used
It is recommended that PSAPs/PSDPs using Rapid SOS review the periodic newsletters sent by the vendor and make use of their on-line training programs.

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Use of the NENA PSAP Registry

It has been brought to our attention that PSAPs in New Jersey have been referencing the NENA PSAP Registry (on-line) and using the phone numbers provided to transfer 9-1-1 calls to other PSAPs in the state.

PSAPs in New Jersey should only use the NENA PSAP Registry when they have to transfer a 9-1-1 call to an agency outside of the state. The only exception currently is when transferring to New York City as they are on the New Jersey 9-1-1 network.

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Call Overflows

Planning your call overflow pattern
PSAPs need to determine where their 9-1-1 calls will go if they are too busy to answer or if they are unexpectedly unable to receive calls.

Your overflow plan should take into consideration a PSAP that can briefly receive your calls as well as being able to take them for an extended period. And consider how they can get the call information to you when they answer these overflows. Consider times when you may have to update software or equipment that will have to offline for days. Can you send your people to your overflow PSAP to take your call?

Many PSAP managers may not know what their overflow plan is. Most were created years ago when the network was switched from the original Rockwell to the current Nortel. Take the time to look over your current plan. If you do not have it contact your Verizon 9-1-1 Service Manager.. Or call us at OETS if you need help planning.