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Deltalert - Emergency Notification System

The Deltalert system is now being utilized to make tornado warning notifications for residents and businesses in Bristol, Tennessee.

The Delta Alert system, in conjunction with the Outdoor Warning System, shall be activated for any tornado warning issued from the National Weather Service that includes Bristol Tennessee, or when there is a confirmed sighting in Sullivan County, which may affect the Bristol Tennessee area. The system will not be activated solely based on severe storm warnings or unverifiable information.

Congratulations to Adam Dye!

Adam Dye has been a dispatcher in our Department since September 2007. Recently, Adam applied for a police officer position and has successfully completed the hiring process. Dispatcher Dye will begin his employment as a Police Officer with the Bristol Tennessee Police Department in July with his first assignment being attending the Police Academy. Our sincerest best wishes to Adam. We will miss him but congratulate him on his success.

With all the buzz about texting, the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board is working with all the 911 Districts in the State to get ready for next generation 911. The concept of the next generation 911 equipment includes receiving text messages, images, emails, and voice. The State is estimating about 18 months or late 2012 before the Tennessee 911 Centers will be implementing this new equipment. Until then.... make sure you dial 911 for emergencies!

Communications Center Recognition

Dispatcher David Francis was recognized on Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Police Chief Blaine Wade. Dispatcher Francis was able to locate a disoriented caller that was believed to have been in an emergency situation. The caller was located at a county address and Dispatcher Francis notified the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office who dispatched an officer to the location. Through his dedication and persistance, Dispatcher Francis found the caller and was able to send help immediately.

DELTALERT - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

On April 15, 2011, the Bristol Tennessee 911 Center will replace their outdated Reverse 911 emergency notification system with a new system called Deltalert. The Director and supervisors completed a training course on the new system on March 30, 2011. The new system will include a web based OPT-IN, OPT-OUT service where citizens can sign up their email address, SMS text messaging address, cell phones, work numbers, etc.

This system will allow the 911 center to send emergency messages to residents and businesses at a rate of 1000 calls a minute. The system can be used for weather warnings, hazardous materials spills, missing persons, and other emergency situations. Also, the system will call in off duty personnel and make additional non-emergency notifications as needed. Bristol Tennessee 911 is proud to partner with Deltalert in providing our citizens with up to date emergency messages.

When an emergency message is initiated, the system will immediately identify the call as an emergency message when the caller answers. Please don't hang up. Listen to the message. It may save your life or the life of someone you know!

If you would like to register your additional addresses and phone numbers, please click on the link below.

Click here to sign up!

COMM CENTER REFRESHED!

In May 2011, our Communications Supervisor received new work areas inside the Communications Center. The Center was reconfigured and new supervisor cubicles were installed. Each supervisor now has their own workplace and no longer share a desk. This allows them a more efficient and productive work area. Our goal is to serve our community by providing the best possible emergency service in a timely, efficient, and professional manner and taking care of the needs of our staff is only one way in which we accomplish this mission.

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