Statewide Text-to-911 Initiative

<p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6"><br><strong>Only text to 911 when you cannot make a 911 voice call!</strong></p><p class="pb-6">All 67 counties in the state of Florida are active with text messaging to 911. The following map shows the availability of text messaging to 911Throughout the state.</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3a78afa830ca4b40bb8adb6ac0c45b25" target="_blank" title="Status of Text-to-911 Service in Florida" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Status of Text-to-911 Service in Florida</a></p><p class="pb-6">&nbsp;</p><p class="pb-6">The rule governing Text-to-911 cost reimbursements (<a href="https://flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?id=60FF1-5.011" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">60FF1-5.011</a>) was officially repealed on December 25, 2025.</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=30296609" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Final repeal notice presented in Florida Administrative Code 60FF1-5.011</a></p><p class="pb-6">&nbsp;</p>


Statewide 911 Coordinator

<p class="pb-6">The Department of Management Services, statewide 911 coordinator, has the following responsibilities for statewide coordination of 911 services:&nbsp;</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2">Review and make recommendations concerning county 911 plans</li><li class="mb-2">Assist and make recommendations concerning Emergency Communications fees expenditures</li><li class="mb-2">Assist counties in maintaining technically updated 911 programs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li class="mb-2">Interface with the 67 county 911 coordinators</li><li class="mb-2">Assist with legislative issues concerning Emergency Communications</li><li class="mb-2">Conduct semiannual meetings with the 67 county 911 coordinators</li><li class="mb-2">Assist the System Director in coordinating the activities of the system with state, county, local and private agencies, in accordance with subsection 365.171(5), Florida Statutes.&nbsp;</li></ul><p class="pb-6">Emergency Communications systems implemented in the state are locally controlled by each individual county with guidance and oversight from the Department.</p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Leon Simmonds, Statewide 911 Coordinator</strong><br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br><strong>Office:</strong> 850-921-0041 &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Cell:</strong> 850-491-1067<br><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:Leon.Simmonds@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Leon.Simmonds@dms.fl.gov</a></p>


Service Providers Information

<h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Fee Remittance Information</h2><p class="pb-6">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Fee Remittance Information (Under Review)</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/108449/file/Service%20Provider%20Notification%20letter%20Sept.%2022,%202014.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Service Provider Notification letter Sept. 22, 2014.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/108449\/610238?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/108449\/file\/Service%20Provider%20Notification%20letter%20Sept.%2022,%202014.pdf","fileSize":"81.82 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Service Provider Notification letter Sept. 22, 2014","linkText":"Service Provider Notification letter Sept. 22, 2014","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Notification Sept. 22, 2014 letter</a>&nbsp;on 2014 legislation regarding E911 fee changes effective Jan. 1, 2015</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/106945/file/Board%20letter%20to%20Service%20Providers%208-28-14.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Board letter to Service Providers 8-28-14.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/106945\/603493?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/106945\/file\/Board%20letter%20to%20Service%20Providers%208-28-14.pdf","fileSize":"42.79 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Service Provider letter 8-28-14","linkText":"Service Provider letter 8-28-14","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Notification Aug. 28, 2014&nbsp;letter</a>&nbsp;on 2014 legislation regarding E911 fee and prepaid wireless service provisions</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/service_providers_information/service_provider_notification_letters" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Historical Service Provider Notification Letters</a></p><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Remittance Forms - Effective July 1, 2023</h2><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6"><em>These Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;fee remittance Excel forms for wireless and non-wireless services are provided to assist service providers in reporting of the E911 subscriber fee revenues monthly reporting.</em></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/172017/file/remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(Wireless).xls" data-content='{"fileName":"remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(Wireless).xls","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/172017\/1290732?version=2","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/172017\/file\/remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_%28Wireless%29.xls","fileSize":"58.00 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.ms-excel","linkTitle":"remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(Wireless)","linkText":"remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(Wireless)","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400"><strong>Wireless Service Providers (Updated 2025)</strong></a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Non-wireless Service Providers</strong>:</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/111720/file/revised(LEC)%20form8.15.22.xls" data-content='{"fileName":"revised(LEC) form8.15.22.xls","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/111720\/622863?version=3","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/111720\/file\/revised%28LEC%29%20form8.15.22.xls","fileSize":"61.00 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.ms-excel","linkTitle":"Remittance Form - LEC","linkText":"Remittance Form - LEC","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Local Exchange Carrier, for collection periods before July 2023</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/172018/file/remitreportlec-R-8-1-2023_v6(LEC).xls" data-content='{"fileName":"remitreportlec-R-8-1-2023_v6(LEC).xls","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/172018\/1290735?version=4","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/172018\/file\/remitreportlec-R-8-1-2023_v6%28LEC%29.xls","fileSize":"70.00 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.ms-excel","linkTitle":"remitreportlec-R-8-1-2023_v6(LEC)","linkText":"remitreportlec-R-8-1-2023_v6(LEC)","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Local Exchange Carrier, for collection periods of July 2023 and later (Updated 2025)</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/172019/file/remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(VoIP).xls" data-content='{"fileName":"remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(VoIP).xls","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/172019\/1290738?version=2","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/172019\/file\/remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_%28VoIP%29.xls","fileSize":"58.00 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.ms-excel","linkTitle":"remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(VoIP)","linkText":"remitreportlec-R-11-6-20_v2_(VoIP)","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">VoIP Provider (Updated 2025)</a></li><li class="mb-2">Specialty Service Provider</li></ul><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Wireless Service Provider Information</h2><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/45161/file/wirelessproviderscontactlist%2031AUG2016.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"wirelessproviderscontactlist 31AUG2016.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/45161\/192669?version=16","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/45161\/file\/wirelessproviderscontactlist%2031AUG2016.pdf","fileSize":"22.57 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Wireless Service Providers Contact List","linkText":"Wireless Service Providers Contact List","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Contact List</a><br><a href="/content/download/45162/file/wirelessproviderpsapstatus_5-4-10.xls" data-content='{"fileName":"wirelessproviderpsapstatus_5-4-10.xls","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/45162\/192672?version=6","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/45162\/file\/wirelessproviderpsapstatus_5-4-10.xls","fileSize":"70.50 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.ms-excel","linkTitle":"Wireless Service Providers PSAP Status","linkText":"Wireless Service Providers PSAP Status","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">PSAP Status</a><br><a href="/content/download/45163/file/wirelesslicenseserviceareas4-26-2010.xls" data-content='{"fileName":"wirelesslicenseserviceareas4-26-2010.xls","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/45163\/192675?version=5","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/45163\/file\/wirelesslicenseserviceareas4-26-2010.xls","fileSize":"26.50 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.ms-excel","linkTitle":"Wireless License Service Areas","linkText":"Wireless License Service Areas","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">License-Service Areas</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/service_providers_information/exigent_circumstances_process_forms" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Exigent Circumstances Process &amp; Forms</a></p>


Next Generation 911

Grant Information

<h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Emergency Communications Board Grant Programs</h2><p class="pb-6">The Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;provides three grant programs to assist counties with funding of the county 911 systems, including:</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/grant_information/rural_county_grant_program" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Rural County Grant Program</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/grant_information/911_state_program" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 State Program</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/grant_information/911_emergency_grant_program" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Emergency Grant Program</a></li></ul><p class="pb-6">All grant requests must be submitted via the Public Safety Portal located here:</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://portal.www.publicsafety.fl.gov/" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400"><strong>https://portal.www.publicsafety.fl.gov/</strong></a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/424480/file/State%20&amp;%20Rural%20Grant%20Management%20Tips.pptx" data-content='{"fileName":"State &amp; Rural Grant Management Tips.pptx","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/424480\/8798732?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/424480\/file\/State%20%26%20Rural%20Grant%20Management%20Tips.pptx","fileSize":"1.74 MB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation","linkTitle":"State &amp; Rural Grant Management Tips","linkText":"State &amp; Rural Grant Management Tips","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft PowerPoint Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/powerpoint.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">State &amp; Rural Grant Management Tips</a></p><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Carry Forward Form 6A Application Information</h2><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">Grant program award funding is contingent on carry forward funding. Grant program funding requests are limited by any county carry forward funds in excess of the allowable 30 percent amount of fee revenue calculated on a 2-year basis. This calculation is computed utilizing the Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Form 6A, &ldquo;County 911 Fiscal Information,&rdquo; (revised 4/2020).&nbsp; This form is required to be submitted with each grant application</p><p class="pb-6">Form 6A:</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/117415/file/New%20Form%206A%20-v10%20-%20Final.xlsx" data-content='{"fileName":"New Form 6A -v10 - Final.xlsx","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/117415\/645565?version=4","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/117415\/file\/New%20Form%206A%20-v10%20-%20Final.xlsx","fileSize":"26.04 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","linkTitle":"E911 Form 6A - Carry Forward Rule 60FF1-5006 Excel","linkText":"E911 Form 6A - Carry Forward Rule 60FF1-5006 Excel","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Form</a></li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/117416/file/New%20Form%206A%20-v10%20-%20Final.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"New Form 6A -v10 - Final.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/117416\/645568?version=4","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/117416\/file\/New%20Form%206A%20-v10%20-%20Final.pdf","fileSize":"15.92 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 Form 6A - Carry Forward Rule - 60FF1-5006 PDF","linkText":"E911 Form 6A - Carry Forward Rule - 60FF1-5006 PDF","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">PDF</a></li></ul><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Example Grant Applications and Reporting Information</h2><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">Example grant applications, a pre-submittal grant application checklist and frequently asked questions are provided to assist counties with the submission and completion of the grant programs and documentation.</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/grant_information/example_grant_application_information" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Example Grant Application Information</a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/grant_information/example_county_grant_reporting_information" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Example County Grant Reporting Information</a></p><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">The Agreements: Sample</h2><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The Grant Agreements outline all necessary components of compliance with the Federal NG-911 Grant program, Rural County Grant Program and the State Grant Program. These agreements incorporate existing grant requirements that have been in effect but have not been previously required in a signed agreement with sub-recipients.</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The necessity of the Grant Agreement is to have a written understanding of all applicable State and Federal NG-911 Grant rules and laws that must be met by all parties. The type of grant you receive shall determine what forms you may receive below.</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The sample grant agreements below do not include pilot project information, policies or procedures. As new documents and policies are implemented, this section will be updated.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/149626/file/Sample%20Attachment%201%20Audit%20Requirements.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Sample Attachment 1 Audit Requirements.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/149626\/997710?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/149626\/file\/Sample%20Attachment%201%20Audit%20Requirements.pdf","fileSize":"190.16 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Sample Attachment 1 Audit Requirements","linkText":"Sample Attachment 1 Audit Requirements","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Sample Attachment 1 Audit Requirements</a>&nbsp;</li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/149627/file/Sample%20Federal%20Grant%20Agreement%202020.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Sample Federal Grant Agreement 2020.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/149627\/997713?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/149627\/file\/Sample%20Federal%20Grant%20Agreement%202020.pdf","fileSize":"417.67 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Sample Federal Grant Agreement 2020","linkText":"Sample Federal Grant Agreement 2020","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Sample Federal Grant Agreement 2020</a>&nbsp;</li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/149628/file/Sample%20General%20State%20Grant%20Agreement%202020.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Sample General State Grant Agreement 2020.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/149628\/997716?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/149628\/file\/Sample%20General%20State%20Grant%20Agreement%202020.pdf","fileSize":"291.11 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Sample General State Grant Agreement 2020","linkText":"Sample General State Grant Agreement 2020","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Sample General State Grant Agreement 2020</a>&nbsp;</li><li class="mb-2"><a href="/content/download/149629/file/Sample%20Grant%20Cover%20Letter.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Sample Grant Cover Letter.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/149629\/997719?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/149629\/file\/Sample%20Grant%20Cover%20Letter.pdf","fileSize":"85.91 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Sample Grant Cover Letter","linkText":"Sample Grant Cover Letter","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Sample Grant Cover Letter</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Recovery of Excess Grant Funding and Earned Interest</h2><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">All grant funding is subject to the terms and conditions of the submitted and approved grant application for the award period. All excess grant funding and earned interest not approved for use in the grant project through an approved Emergency Communications Board Request for Change Form should be returned and sent to the Florida Emergency Communications Board&rsquo;s Post Office Box address:</p><p class="pb-6">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;911 Services<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. Box 6750<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tallahassee, FL 32314-6750</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The Emergency Communications Board requests that you include information on the check or with a transmittal that the funds are excess grant funding or returned interest with the number of the associated grant.</p><h2 style="text-align:center;" class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">ENHANCE 911 Act Grant Program</h2><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">In 2009, the ENHANCE 911 Act Grant Program was provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT); and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce (DOC).&nbsp;Department of Management Services, Division of State Technology, Bureau of Public Safety submitted an <a href="/content/download/63438/file/Final%20Federal%20E911%20Grant%20Application%20-%20Florida.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Final Federal E911 Grant Application - Florida.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/63438\/272174?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/63438\/file\/Final%20Federal%20E911%20Grant%20Application%20-%20Florida.pdf","fileSize":"1.00 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Federal E911 Grant Application ","linkText":"Federal E911 Grant Application ","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Plan Application</a> and was awarded a grant for the design and specifications for a Statewide NG-911 Routing system. L. R. Kimball, the design consultant firm with DMS MyFloridaNet engineering design personnel assistance developed the <a href="/content/download/86107/file/RPT120801_Florida_Summary_Specifications_FINAL%5BPost%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"RPT120801_Florida_Summary_Specifications_FINAL[Post].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/86107\/494529?version=2","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/86107\/file\/RPT120801_Florida_Summary_Specifications_FINAL%5BPost%5D.pdf","fileSize":"9.13 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Florida NG\u2010911 Routing Service Technical Specifications","linkText":"Florida NG\u2010911 Routing Service Technical Specifications","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Florida NG-911 Routing Service Technical Specifications</a>. The Emergency Communications Board funded the approximately 50% match of non-federal funds for the specifications for this long range initiative.</p>


Florida 911 County Coordinators

Emergency Communications State Plan

<p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">Department of Management Services maintains responsibility for coordinating and updating the Emergency Communications State Plan for Florida. Plan development is guided by sections 365.171-175, Florida Statutes, and 60FF-6, Florida Administrative Code <strong>(under revision)</strong>.</p>            
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<p class="pb-6">&nbsp;</p><p class="pb-6">&nbsp;</p><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/440839/file/Emergency%20Communications%20Plan_Revised%202025.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Emergency Communications Plan_Revised 2025.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/440839\/9250015?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/440839\/file\/Emergency%20Communications%20Plan_Revised%202025.pdf","fileSize":"723.46 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Emergency Communications Plan","linkText":"Emergency Communications Plan","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400"><strong>Emergency Communications State Plan (Revised 2025)</strong></a></p><p class="pb-6">&nbsp;</p><p class="pb-6">&nbsp;</p><p class="pb-6">County 911 plans can now be found on the <a href="https://fldms.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/911CountyCoordinator/Resource%20Documents/_County%20911%20Plans?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=o8L7ie" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 County Coordinator SharePoint</a>.</p>


Emergency Communications Board Purpose

<p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The Emergency Communications Board, established by the Florida legislature in 2023, is composed of nine members. The secretary of the Department of Management Services designates the chair of the board. The governor appoints four members who are county 911 coordinators and four members from fields that include, but are not limited to, law enforcement, fire response, emergency medical services, public safety dispatch, and telecommunications.</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The Emergency Communications Board meets with the goal of making Florida a national leader in 911 services. The Emergency Communications Board provides unified leadership for all 911 issues through planning and coordination. The Emergency Communications Board advocates 911 issues related to system functions, features, and operations to enhance 911 services in this state and considers emerging technology and related cost savings for the benefit and safety of our residents and visitors.</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The Emergency Communications Board provides coordination, support, and technical assistance to counties to promote the deployment of advanced 911 and 911 systems in the state. The Emergency Communications Board also provides coordination, technical and financial support for educational opportunities related to Florida's 911 issues for the 911 public safety communities.</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">In addition to assisting and monitoring the progress of advanced 911 systems by the counties and wireless service providers, the Emergency Communications Board also administers the Emergency Communications Number 911 System Fund (911 Trust Fund), used for:</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2">County 911 funding for equipment and services specified in subsection 365.172(10), Florida Statutes.</li><li class="mb-2">Rural County Grants (annual grant program utilizing four percent of the non-wireless, the wireless and Prepaid wireless 911 fee revenue for equipment and maintenance of 911 systems).</li><li class="mb-2">911 State Grants (grant program open to all counties utilizing 911 trust fund revenues)</li><li class="mb-2">Emergency Communications Board administration and operations.</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6">The Emergency Communications Board was established to help implement a statewide 911 system for wireless and non-wireless voice communication users. The Emergency Communications Board's primary function is to administer the funds derived from a monthly fee on each subscriber with a Florida billing address (place of primary use). The Emergency Communications Board makes disbursements from the 911 Trust Fund to county governments in strict accordance with section 365.173, Florida Statutes.</p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6"><strong>Emergency Communications Board&rsquo;s Mission Statement:</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;" class="pb-6"><em>Promote and support the development, coordination, and integration for an evolved, fully functional, seamless "Next Generation 911&rdquo; system that is accessible anytime, anywhere, from any device in order to realize the full potential for 911 to provide emergency services, enable interoperability between systems, protect human life, preserve property, and maintain public safety for the residents, visitors, and first responders in the State of Florida.</em></p>


Emergency Communications Board Members

<table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Ms. Denise Adkins - Board Chairwoman</strong><br>Deputy Secretary of Business Operations<br>State of Florida, Department of Management Services<br>4050 Esplanade Way<br>Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950<br>Email: <a href="mailto:Denise.Adkins@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Denise.Adkins@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Christian Chavez</strong><br>Captain, Miami Beach Fire Rescue<br>Phone:&nbsp; 305-951-4991<br>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:twinmanos@aol.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">twinmanos@aol.com</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Richard Collins</strong><br>Director, Sarasota County Emergency Services<br>1660 Ringling Blvd<br>Sarasota, FL 34236<br><a href="mailto:Rcollins@scgov.net" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Rcollins@scgov.net</a><br>Phone:&nbsp; 941-861-5578</td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Christine Cooper</strong><br>Okaloosa County 911 Coordinator<br>Okaloosa Sheriff's Office<br>90 College Boulevard East<br>Niceville, FL 32578<br>Phone: 850-689-5606<br>Email: <a href="mailto:ccooper@sheriff-okaloosa.org" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">ccooper@sheriff-okaloosa.org</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Jamie Cruse</strong><br>Chief of Police<br>Perry Police Department<br>211 S Washington St<br>Perry, FL 32347<br><a href="mailto:jamie.cruse@perrypolice.net" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">jamie.cruse@perrypolice.net</a><br>Phone:&nbsp; 850-584-5121</td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Keith Godwin</strong><br>Alachua County 911 Coordinator, CPM, ENP<br>911 SE 5th St<br>Gainesville, FL 32601<br>Phone: 352-338-7361<br>Email: <a href="mailto:kgodwin@alachuacounty.us" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">kgodwin@alachuacounty.us</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Gregory A. Holcomb</strong><br>Division Director / 911 Coordinator<br>Lake County Public Safety Department<br>20415 Independence Blvd.<br>Groveland, FL 34736<br>Phone: 352-253-1818<br>Email: <a href="mailto:gregory.holcomb@lakecountyfl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">gregory.holcomb@lakecountyfl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Rob Lavielle</strong><br>AT&amp;T Public Sector/FirstNet<br>3116 W. San Juan St.<br>Tampa, FL 33629<br>Phone: 813-992-5354<br>Email: <a href="mailto:rob.lavielle@att.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">rob.lavielle@att.com</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Sheriff Billy Woods</strong><br>Marion County Sheriff's Office<br>692 NW 30th Ave<br>Ocala, FL 34475<br>Phone: 352-732-8181<br>Email: <a href="mailto:sheriff.woods@marionso.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">sheriff.woods@marionso.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


Emergency Communications Board Documents

<table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/emergency_communications_board_annual_reports" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Annual Reports</a></td><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/petition_for_variance_or_waiver" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Variances and Waivers</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/emergency_communications_board_meeting_information" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Meetings</a></td><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/127543/file/E911%20Strategic%20Plan%20RFQ%20Materials.zip" data-content='{"fileName":"E911 Strategic Plan RFQ Materials.zip","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/127543\/791664?version=2","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/127543\/file\/E911%20Strategic%20Plan%20RFQ%20Materials.zip","fileSize":"3.44 MB","mimeType":"application\/zip","linkTitle":"911 Strategic Plan RFQ Materials","linkText":"911 Strategic Plan RFQ Materials","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Compressed File","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/tar.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Strategic Plan RFQ Materials</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/emergency_communications_board_presentations" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Meeting Presentations</a></td><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/130389/file/E911%20Board%20NG911-Strategic%20Plan.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"E911 Board NG911-Strategic Plan.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/130389\/809942?version=2","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/130389\/file\/E911%20Board%20NG911-Strategic%20Plan.pdf","fileSize":"2.44 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Emergency Communications Board NG-911 Strategic Plan","linkText":"Emergency Communications Board NG-911 Strategic Plan","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;NG-911 Strategic Plan</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/emergency_communications_board_declaratory_statement" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Declaratory Statement</a></td><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/132936/file/E911%20Extension%20for%20Rural%20County%20Grant.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"E911 Extension for Rural County Grant.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/132936\/827092?version=2","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/132936\/file\/E911%20Extension%20for%20Rural%20County%20Grant.pdf","fileSize":"72.91 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Extension for Rural County Grant","linkText":"Extension for Rural County Grant","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Extension for Rural County Grant</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><thead><tr><th class="font-bold p-4 text-left text-white bg-blue-500 leading-[1.5]"><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Additional County Information</p></th></tr></thead><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/911_fee_revenue_allocation_percentages" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Fee Revenue Allocation Percentages</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/carry_forward_funds_and_excess_recovery_of_county_costs" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Carry Forward and Excess Cost Recovery</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/93356/file/E911%20Board%20Training%20Funding%20Request%20Requirements%201-30-13%20(Post).pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"E911 Board Training Funding Request Requirements 1-30-13 (Post).pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/93356\/533910?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/93356\/file\/E911%20Board%20Training%20Funding%20Request%20Requirements%201-30-13%20%28Post%29.pdf","fileSize":"68.60 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 Board Training Funding Request Requirements","linkText":"E911 Board Training Funding Request Requirements","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Training Funding Request Requirements</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><thead><tr><th class="font-bold p-4 text-left text-white bg-blue-500 leading-[1.5]"><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">County Revenue Disbursements</p></th></tr></thead><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/455932/file/May%202026_DisbursementsToCounties_byCntyFiscalYr_from2013_to2026.xlsx" data-content='{"fileName":"May 2026_DisbursementsToCounties_byCntyFiscalYr_from2013_to2026.xlsx","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/455932\/9624922?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/455932\/file\/May%202026_DisbursementsToCounties_byCntyFiscalYr_from2013_to2026.xlsx","fileSize":"538.91 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","linkTitle":"May 2026_DisbursementsToCounties_byCntyFiscalYr_from2013_to2026","linkText":"May 2026_DisbursementsToCounties_byCntyFiscalYr_from2013_to2026","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">All Monthly 911 Fee Disbursements to Counties by County Fiscal Year</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/445316/file/TrainingDistributionSpreadsheet_Numbers_1-21_December2025.xlsx" data-content='{"fileName":"TrainingDistributionSpreadsheet_Numbers_1-21_December2025.xlsx","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/445316\/9364319?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/445316\/file\/TrainingDistributionSpreadsheet_Numbers_1-21_December2025.xlsx","fileSize":"61.29 KB","mimeType":"application\/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","linkTitle":"TrainingDistributionSpreadsheet_Numbers_1-21_December2025","linkText":"TrainingDistributionSpreadsheet_Numbers_1-21_December2025","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Microsoft Excel Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/excel.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Coordinator Special Training Disbursements</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><thead><tr><th class="font-bold p-4 text-left text-white bg-blue-500 leading-[1.5]"><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">E911 Fee Trend Analysis</p></th></tr></thead><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/141879/file/Wireless_and_Non-Wireless_Trend_Analysis.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Wireless_and_Non-Wireless_Trend_Analysis.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/141879\/914378?version=52","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/141879\/file\/Wireless_and_Non-Wireless_Trend_Analysis.pdf","fileSize":"90.06 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Trend Analysis - Wireless and Non-Wireless","linkText":"Trend Analysis - Wireless and Non-Wireless","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Wireless and Non-Wireless Trend Analysis</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/141880/file/Total_Net_and_County_Allocations.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Total_Net_and_County_Allocations.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/141880\/914381?version=52","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/141880\/file\/Total_Net_and_County_Allocations.pdf","fileSize":"72.06 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Total Net and County Allocations","linkText":"Total Net and County Allocations","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Total Net and County Allocations</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


Contacts in DMS

<table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Joshua Blood</strong><br>Bureau Chief - Public Safety, Division of Telecommunications<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 850-921-2334<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Joshua.Blood@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Joshua.Blood@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Leon Simmonds</strong><br>Statewide 911 Coordinator<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 850-921-0041&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cell: 850-491-1067<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Leon.Simmonds@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Leon.Simmonds@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Brian Marshall</strong><br>Assistant Statewide 911 Coordinator<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 850-692-0585<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Brian.Marshall@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Brian.Marshall@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Kent Raheb</strong><br>Technical Support, Communications Engineer<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 850-922-7417&nbsp;<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Kent.Raheb@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Kent.Raheb@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Kayla Martinez</strong><br>Board Accountant<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office:&nbsp;850-922-7445<br>Email: <a href="mailto:Kayla.Martinez@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Kayla.Martinez@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Latasha Scott</strong><br>Government Operations Consultant I<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 850-413-0816<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Latasha.Scott@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Latasha.Scott@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Tracy Brim</strong><br>Government Operations Consultant I<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 850-922-7532<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Tracy.Brim@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Tracy.Brim@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><strong>Ashley Scott</strong><br>Government Operations Consultant I<br>4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399<br>Office: 448-206-6063<br>Email: <a href="mailto:Ashley.Scott@dms.fl.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Ashley.Scott@dms.fl.gov</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


911 Legislative and Rule Resources

911 Coordinators Meetings and Presentations

<p class="pb-6">Semi-annual 911 coordinators meetings are held with the 67 counties in the fall and spring. The meetings include an Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;report, updates on state and federal legislative issues, and various 911 related presentations. Training classes funded by the Florida Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;are typically provided and coordinators are encouraged to attend to expand their professional knowledge and continue their professional education.</p><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><thead><tr><th class="font-bold p-4 text-left text-white bg-blue-500 leading-[1.5]">E911 Board and Statewide 911 Coordination</th></tr></thead><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116073/file/911_coordinators_Board_presentation_Spring_15_post%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"911_coordinators_Board_presentation_Spring_15_post[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116073\/639853?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116073\/file\/911_coordinators_Board_presentation_Spring_15_post%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"1.23 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 Coordinators Board Presentation Spring 2015","linkText":"E911 Coordinators Board Presentation Spring 2015","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">2015 Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Report</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116077/file/State_Presentation_Spring_15_Post%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"State_Presentation_Spring_15_Post[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116077\/639865?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116077\/file\/State_Presentation_Spring_15_Post%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"244.43 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 State E911 Information Update","linkText":"E911 State E911 Information Update","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">2015 State E911 Information Update</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/141973/file/Spring%202018%20911%20coordinators%20presentation%204-26-18.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Spring 2018 911 coordinators presentation 4-26-18.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/141973\/914960?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/141973\/file\/Spring%202018%20911%20coordinators%20presentation%204-26-18.pdf","fileSize":"797.90 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"2018 Spring E911 Coordinators Conference","linkText":"2018 Spring E911 Coordinators Conference","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">2018 Spring E911 Coordinators Conference</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><thead><tr><th class="font-bold p-4 text-left text-white bg-blue-500 leading-[1.5]">Presentations</th></tr></thead><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116076/file/FCC_Issues_Presentation_Spring_15_post%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"FCC_Issues_Presentation_Spring_15_post[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116076\/639862?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116076\/file\/FCC_Issues_Presentation_Spring_15_post%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"324.93 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 FCC Actions","linkText":"E911 FCC Actions","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">FCC Actions</a></td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116079/file/U.S._Coast_Guard_Collaboration_Project%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"U.S._Coast_Guard_Collaboration_Project[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116079\/639871?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116079\/file\/U.S._Coast_Guard_Collaboration_Project%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"3.52 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 U.S. Coast Guard Collaboration Project","linkText":"E911 U.S. Coast Guard Collaboration Project","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">U.S. Coast Guard Collaboration Project</a> - Palm Beach County 911</td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116078/file/The_Stuggles_with_NG911,_a_New_Building,_and_Consolidation%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"The_Stuggles_with_NG911,_a_New_Building,_and_Consolidation[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116078\/639868?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116078\/file\/The_Stuggles_with_NG911,_a_New_Building,_and_Consolidation%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"923.01 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 The Struggles with NG911","linkText":"E911 The Struggles with NG911","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">The Struggles with NG911, a New Building and Consolidation</a> - Pinellas County 911</td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116074/file/2015-05_NG9-1-1_i3_A9-1-1_Florida_NENA-APCO_2015-04-29%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"2015-05_NG9-1-1_i3_A9-1-1_Florida_NENA-APCO_2015-04-29[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116074\/639856?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116074\/file\/2015-05_NG9-1-1_i3_A9-1-1_Florida_NENA-APCO_2015-04-29%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"3.53 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 NENA i3 and Next Generation 911","linkText":"E911 NENA i3 and Next Generation 911","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">NENA i3 and Next Generation 9-1-1</a> - Intrado</td></tr><tr><td class="p-4"><a href="/content/download/116075/file/Everything_You_Always_Wanted_to_Know_About_Location_FL_NENA_2015%5B1%5D.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Everything_You_Always_Wanted_to_Know_About_Location_FL_NENA_2015[1].pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/116075\/639859?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/116075\/file\/Everything_You_Always_Wanted_to_Know_About_Location_FL_NENA_2015%5B1%5D.pdf","fileSize":"3.55 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"E911 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Location and Texting","linkText":"E911 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Location and Texting","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Location and Texting*</a> - Telecommunications Systems *But Were Afraid to Ask.</td></tr></tbody></table>


<p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_members" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Members</a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/contacts_in_dms" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Contacts in DMS</a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/florida_911_county_coordinators" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">County 911 Coordinators</a></p>


<p class="pb-6"><a href="https://portal.www.publicsafety.fl.gov/" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Public Safety Portal</a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents/emergency_communications_board_meeting_information/emergency_communications_board_meetings_fy_2025-2026" title="Emergency Communications Board Meetings FY 2024-2025" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Meeting Schedule</a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="/content/download/451890/file/2025%20ECB%20Annual%20Report_FINAL.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"2025 ECB Annual Report_FINAL.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/451890\/9530181?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/451890\/file\/2025%20ECB%20Annual%20Report_FINAL.pdf","fileSize":"6.13 MB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"2025 ECB Annual Report_FINAL","linkText":"2025 ECB Annual Report_FINAL","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">2025 Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Annual Report</a></p><p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_state_plan" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications State Plan</a></p>


<p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/911_coordinators_meetings_and_presentations" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Coordinators Meetings and Presentations</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/911_legislative_and_rule_resources" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">911 Legislative and Rule Resources</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_purpose" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board Purpose</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_board_documents" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications Board&nbsp;Documents</a><br><a href="/content/download/168657/file/Florida%20911%20Regional%20Map.pdf" data-content='{"fileName":"Florida 911 Regional Map.pdf","fileUrl":"\/content\/download\/168657\/1211416?version=1","downloadUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/content\/download\/168657\/file\/Florida%20911%20Regional%20Map.pdf","fileSize":"405.33 KB","mimeType":"application\/pdf","linkTitle":"Florida 911 Regional Map","linkText":"Florida 911 Regional Map","linkTarget":null,"linkClass":"","reader":{"name":"Adobe PDF Document","iconUrl":"https:\/\/dms-media.ccplatform.net\/build\/images\/mime_type_icons\/16x16\/pdf.png"}}' target="_blank" title="Florida 911 Regional Map" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Florida 911 Regional Map</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/next_generation_911" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Florida NG-911</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/emergency_communications_state_plan" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Emergency Communications State Plan</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/grant_information" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Grant Information</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/service_providers_information" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Service Providers Information</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/statewide_911_coordinator" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Statewide 911 Coordinator</a><br><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/telecommunications/public_safety_communications/emergency_communications_board/statewide_text-to-911_initiative" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Statewide Text-to-911 Initiative</a></p>


<p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Emergency Communications State Plan<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.171.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.171</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Emergency Communications<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.172.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.172</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Emergency Communications Trust Fund<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.173.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.173</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Proprietary Confidential Business Information<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.174.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.174</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Emergency Telephone Number 911 Private Branch Exchange - Private Switch Automatic Location Identification<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.175.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.175</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Transfer of 911 Calls Between Systems<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.177.html%20" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.177</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Direct Radio Communication Between 911 Public Safety Answering Points and First Responders<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0300-0399/0365/Sections/0365.179.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">365.179</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification&nbsp;<br><a href="http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&amp;SubMenu=1&amp;App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=401.465&amp;URL=0400-0499/0401/Sections/0401.465.html" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">401.465</a></p><p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6">Alyssa's Alert&nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=1000-1099/1006/Sections/1006.07.html" target="_blank" title="undefined" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">1006.07(4)</a></p>


<p class="pb-6"><a href="https://www.911.gov/issues/legislation-and-policy/kari-s-law-and-ray-baum-s-act/" target="_blank" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Kari&rsquo;s Law &amp; RAY BAUM&rsquo;s Act</a></p>
