Facts about GHC 9-1-1
49 cities and 2 urban counties – Harris County & Fort Bend that covers 2,700 sq. miles
There are 37 emergency call centers with over 1,200 call takers
Approximately 4 million text & voice calls per year – 89% wireless phones
A population of approximately 5.8 million people (20 % of TX population)
Over 100 telephone and wireless companies
1st major metro area to implement text to 9-1-1