Public Education

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The Public Education team handles communicating safety messages to first and third grade students in El Paso and Teller Counties. Lessons focus on the appropriate use of 9-1-1 and are delivered in various ways, including in-person classroom, and the 9-1-1 Mobile Classroom.

The team attends several community events each year to educate citizens in El Paso and Teller Counties about contacting 9-1-1 for emergencies, text to 9-1-1, and the emergency notification system, Peak Alerts.

In 2024, the Public Education team conducted 265 presentations, reaching 13,660 community members at schools and community events.

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Schedule a School Presentation

This classroom super-hero themed program offers audio and visual effects for an engaging 45-minute presentation. Students will learn:

Community Outreach

The El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority is committed to educating the citizens of El Paso and Teller Counties about the appropriate use of 9-1-1 and…

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9-1-1 Mobile Classroom

El Paso-Teller County educates thousands of people each year on the appropriate use of 9-1-1. The 9-1-1 Mobile Classroom is a tool that allows us to…

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9-1-1 Hero Award

The El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1- Authority has a 9-1-1 Hero Program that recognizes child callers in the community for a job well done for calling 9-1…

Peak Alerts

High School Program on 9-1-1 careers: Hands-on experience, critical thinking exercises, software exploration, and tours.

9-1-1 As a Career

The 9-1-1 Public Education Team is excited to announce the expansion of program offerings. The team seeks to offer high school students the…

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