Mambajao boosts tourism with first emergency response command center already equipped with US Next Generation Advanced 911 technology
Camiguin Island -- one of the country’s most desired tourist destinations – is taking big steps to make itself safe, resilient and world-class in its emergency response and disaster-preparedness. Mambajao, the provincial capital, has launched its own next-generation advanced 911 emergency response center that will provide its citizens and tourists the advantages of modern, efficient emergency services related to public safety and disaster preparedness. In order to deliver cutting-edge solutions that incorporate communication technology to enhance emergency services, the Mambajao local government unit has teamed with NGA 911, the world leader in next-generation emergency response systems that are now in use in the United States. In the amiable island with its volcanoes, lagoons, lakes, springs, waterfalls, beaches, and picturesque seascapes, the third-class municipality opened its state-of-the-art emergency response command center on Friday, October 18. Mambajao officials led by Mayor...