# Reimagining 911 Glossary of Terms

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**Glossary Introduction**

Welcome to the primary glossary of terms for Reimagining 911! This glossary serves as a resource for National Action Team members to learn more about specific emergency response terminology (and to break down any related jargon). Also included is a glossary for common language used by Code for America – the Reimagining 911 project’s core sponsor.

**How to Use the Reimagining 911 Glossary of Terms**

This glossary contains a list of terms and their definitions, sorted alphabetically, along with any relevant acronyms. You can search within the list by selecting `Edit --> Find` or by pressing the Command + F keys on your keyboard.

**[\>\>Reimagining 911 Glossary\<\<](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19ky0wE6ZRWv73S5RolM4JtrpCFNfqsACQvKdct9cp7k/edit?usp=sharing)**

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**Glossary Resources and References**

The primary glossary is compiled of glossary terms from the following references:

> [911.gov](https://www.911.gov/pdf/911_Data_Information_Sharing_Strategic_Plan_Final.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A146%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C70%2C720%2C0%5D)

- Terms and definitions from the national 911 program’s “911 Data Information & Information Sharing” document.

> [911 Broadcast Emergency Notification Services](http://www.911broadcast.com/tech-emergency_19.htm)

- Compiled in the technical library of private company Database Systems Corp, which provides computer software and telephony to emergency call centers.

> [Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection](https://www.mcead911.org/did-you-know/9-1-1-terminology/)

- Succinct list of terms provided by Connecticut’s Statewide Emergency Telecommunications division.

> [National Emergency Number Association (NENA)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LX775Xw_NMpaRIgFROT5nQWq-5sGyIe4/view?usp=sharing)

- Comprehensive, detailed list of terms published by NENA - the National Emergency Number Association.

> [State of Vermont Enhanced 911 Board](https://e911.vermont.gov/forms-and-publications/glossary-terms)

- Provided by the “Enhanced 911 Board”, a group of elected and appointed board members that oversees the State of Vermont’s 911 system.

> [Transform911](https://www.transform911.org/site-glossary/)

- Glossary of terms used to navigate the Transform911 project’s website and provide context for its work. Code for America and Reimagine 911 are partners within the broader Transform911 project.  
  

**Code for America Glossary of Terms**

This glossary can be used to learn more about the language Code for America uses when describing its principles, people, partners, pathways and practices.

**[\>\>Code for America Glossary\<\<](https://cfa-network.gitbook.io/network-revisioning/introduction/glossary-of-terms)**

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