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Network Services is part of the state-wide New Hampshire Enhanced 911 System
(E-911). The integration of Dartmouth College's PBX into the E-911 System
brings Dartmouth into conformity with surrounding communities.
Enhanced 911 gives the College community the benefit of the same enhanced
emergency communication features that are available to surrounding areas.
Simply put, a call to 911 that is placed from any College telephone provides
the emergency dispatch center with certain information automatically. Included
are such critical data as the telephone number of the calling party, the
building and room from which the call was placed, and the street address of the
building where the calling party is located. The E-911 System provides the
College with a much greater level of security and has proven itself many times
in New Hampshire and the country as a lifesaver.
A Reminder
If you inadvertently dial 911 and reach the emergency dispatcher: Do
not hang up.
The appropriate action is to stay on the line and advise the dispatcher that
you have simply misdialed and do not have an emergency. If you
do hang up, you can expect a call back from the emergency
dispatch center asking whether you are in need of emergency services.
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