Social:Emergency communications network

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An emergency communications network is designed to provide reliable communications during an emergency. The term may refer to a military network, such as:

  • Ground Wave Emergency Network
  • Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network

Emergency communication networks may also be used for notifying the public of emergencies requiring action.

  • NOAA Weather Radio
  • Emergency Alert System
  • Emergency Public Warning System
  • National Severe Weather Warning Service

It also may refer to a network established by civil authorities, with or without volunteer help:

  • Emergency communications center
  • Amateur radio emergency communications
  • Emergency communication system


Frequently, a previously established Emergency communications center provides dispatching of Emergency services and Emergency operations center capabilities during a severe disaster. In the United States, dialing 911 is the most frequent method of contacting the dispatch personnel.

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