Bulacan town launches Central Luzon’s first local 911 command center

THE LOCAL government unit (LGU) in Bustos, Bulacan has launched the Bustos Command Center, the first in Central Luzon to be equipped with a high technology emergency response system.

Bustos Mayor Francis Albert G. Juan inaugurated the Center on Monday with National E911 Office Executive Director Francis D. Fajardo.

It will be manned by LGU call handlers trained by the National E911 office, and 911 operators. It also features a sophisticated monitoring system and emergency dispatch tools.

“Now that we have this (cutting edge) system in place, once you’re in Bustos, just dial 911 and we will take care of your emergency, be it fire, crime, petty crimes or vehicular accidents, I know we will respond fast,” Mr. Juan said in a statement on Thursday.

Mr. Juan said vehicular accidents are the most frequent reason for emergency calls. — CAT