The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) is an agency of the State of Texas charged with oversight of Statewide 9-1-1 and Poison Control
Austin, Texas
Joined March 2015
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How much does 9-1-1 cost? A look at 9-1-1 fees in Texas. hubs.li/Q019XJKw0
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Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez honored to record a podcast with our friends at Texas Poison Control Network
@DEADallasDiv would like to thank Melinda Crockom @CSec911, S. David Baker, Tommie Ferguson & Ronica Farrar @TXPoisonControl
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In Texas, public safety telecommunicators act as our "unseen first responders," serving our communities and helping save lives every day. In the ETCOG region, emergency telecommunicators answer nearly 211,000 calls and 4,205 texts a year.
Read more at → bit.ly/3NStaOz
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Celebrating 9-1-1 Telecommunicators and Honoring the Impact They Make Every Day! #911telecommunicators #911treeoflife
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Congratulations to The Texas Poison Center Network's 2022 Poison Prevention Poster Contest winner!!
The winning poster was from the South Tx Poison Center! Thank you to the many students who participated!
If you did not win this year, please participate again next year!
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We are still celebrating National Poison Prevention Week which runs March 20-26, 2022!!
Governor Greg Abbott encourages all Texans to take measures to prevent poisonings. Read his proclamation below.
For poisoning emergency & questions, call poison control at 1-800-222-1222
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When teens have questions about medicines, cleaners, or alcohol or drug use, Poison centers can help.
We’re here to provide confidential, judgement-free, expert advice 24/7. 1-800-222-1222. #NPPW22
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Bee stings, medication mix-ups, too much alcohol.
Did you know you can call your poison center about these and so much more?
Many poisons. One number: 1-800-222-1222. #NPPW22
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As wildfires threaten several Texas communities, it’s important to know when to go.
🚗Create an evacuation plan
🎒Pack an emergency kit
📢Evacuate when ordered to by local officials
☎️Texas sheltering info: call 211
Texas Wildfire Resources: tdem.texas.gov/disasters/202…
#txwx
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Rio Grande Council of Governments launches-First Cloud-Native i3 911 Contact Center - markets.businessinsider.com/… @csec911 @ATT #regionalism
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You still have time to sign up to receive our March Newsletter!
Sign up: ow.ly/B8we50HICEH
In this edition, we'll be looking back in time & tell you a story about poisonings.
We'll also list ways you can get involved with National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26th!
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Happy birthday, 911!
Fifty-four years ago today, the nation's first 911 call was made in Haleyville, AL. - the rest is history! We appreciate every one of you who have answered the call since then. Learn more about our #911History here. bit.ly/3b3arNS #ThankYou911 #OTD
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Lights, camera & action! 🤳🎬
Are you a high school or college student? Do you enjoy making videos? Are you passionate about helping people?
If so, check out this video below from our crew at TPCN to learn more!
Click here: youtu.be/p3CziFL2XlE
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It is not to late to participate in our state video contest for a chance to win a $200 gift card!
The contest is open to all high school & college students!
Create a 30-90 second PSA to highlight the dangers of poison & submit it to Melinda Crockom @ melindac@csec.texas.gov
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It is important to answer all questions when you contact 9-1-1. Provide as much information as possible. Your detailed location allows calltakers to send first responders to the emergency faster.
#911saveslives #knowyourlocation #help911helpyou
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The American Association of Poison Control Centers says it has seen increases in calls of children accidentally swallowing the reagent solution in the at-home COVID-19 test kits.
Read here: wbir.com/article/news/local/…
Keep these kits out of reach! Questions, call 1-800-222-1222.
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ATTENTION High school & college students!
The Texas Poison Center Network is hosting a video contest.
Create a video PSA about poison prevention!
Upload to @TexasPoisonCenterNetwork Facebook page by March 1 or email melindac@csec.texas.gov
Visit: poisoncontrol.org/videoconte…
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Happy New Year from the Texas Poison Center Network!
We are open. We are free. We are confidential. We are here for you!
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The new year is a time to reflect & look ahead. #ICYMI: Here are the top Public Health Matters blog posts of 2021: ow.ly/7zlE50HjnEp #PrepYourHealth
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"When the alarm on your detector sounds, take it seriously and act fast." These are the words that this dad remembered when his Carbon Monoxide alarm went off!
We urge you to read this article & take the steps needed to prevent CO poisonings.
Read More: nj1015.com/that-time-my-baby…
