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The Cameron County Emergency Communication District (or “CCECD”) was established in 1986 under the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 772, a Local Administration of Emergency Communications.

Mission

The mission of the Cameron County 9-1-1 Emergency District is to provide an efficient, effective and enhanced 911 emergency telecommunications system that assists its member jurisdictions in responding to police, fire and medical emergency calls.

Vision

The District will provide the most reliable, efficient, cost-effective and proven technologies within available resources.

Goals

  • To represent the interests of member jurisdictions, emergency service providers and end users by establishing and providing the means for the Cameron County 9-1-1 Communication District to accomplish its mission, values, goals and objectives.
  • To manage the Cameron County 9-1-1 Communication District in an objective, efficient, effective and responsive manner.
  • To increase public awareness of 9-1-1 issues and promote the proper use of the 9-1-1 system.

History

In 1984 the Texas Legislature passed the Emergency Communication District Act authorizing Texas counties with populations in excess of 75,000 to establish a special 9-1-1 service district.

In June 1986, the citizens of Cameron County overwhelmingly approved (86.5% of the vote) a referendum creating a communications district and giving authorization to collect a service fee (26 cents per residential phone line, 62 cents per business phone line and 98 cents per business trunk line). Following the 1986 balloting, Cameron County Emergency Communication District was staffed and began implementation of 9-1-1 district wide.

Enhanced 9-1-1 was implemented in 1989 in Cameron County.

The District is governed by two members appointed by County Commissioners, two members appointed by Mayor of all Cities, one member appointed by the Volunteer Fire Departments, and one non-voting member representing the Principal  Service Supplier.

Who We Are Not

County, City or State

Cameron County 9-1-1 Emergency District is NOT Cameron County, City of Harlingen, or any other city, county or state government.

Telephone Provider

Cameron County 9-1-1 Emergency District is NOT a telephone service provider and is not affiliated with any telephone service providers.

A Response Agency

Cameron County 9-1-1 Emergency District is NOT an emergency responder. If you have an emergency dial 911.

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Harlingen, Texas 78550
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