Reverse 911
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Reverse 911 is a communications tool that uses a combination of database and GIS mapping technologies to deliver outbound notifications to communities and organizations. It is so named, because 911 is the number used for members of the community/organizations to communicate with the police, where this system allows the police to do the "reverse", usually to inform the public of a known hazard.
Reverse 911 is used in thousands of communities, counties, commercial businesses, schools and non-profit organizations to dramatically improve the lines of communication to the general population and targeted groups. The system has played a role in solving and preventing crimes, and it has a wide variety of potential uses in many organizations.[1]
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- Office of Homeland Security (San Diego): Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System
- USAToday: San Diego uses 'reverse 911' to notify residents of approaching fires
