EENA publishes the Public Warning Report Card: A comprehensive review of emergency alert systems in Europe
Brussels, 16.12.2024 The European Emergency Number Association (EENA) is proud to announce the publication of the Public Warning Report Card, an in-depth evaluation of public warning systems across Europe. As the frequency and complexity of natural disasters and emergencies increase, the report highlights the indispensable role of timely and effective public warnings. Public warning systems […]
EENA responds to the European Commission survey on the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles for the Digital Decade
On 10 December, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) has submitted its official response to the European Commission’s survey on the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles for the Digital Decade. EENA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s survey on the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles for the Digital […]
EENA AI Special Project Report: Key insights and recommendations for deploying AI in emergency communication centres
Brussels, 5 December 2024 The European Emergency Number Association (EENA) proudly announces the successful completion of its AI Special Project. Launched in 2023, this initiative explored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in enhancing the quality of emergency services provided to citizens across Europe. Over the past year, four corporate […]
EENA Open Letter on the need for a European parliament Intergroup on Resilience, Disaster Management, and Civil Protection
22 November 2024 Dear Members of the European Parliament, The recent floods in Spain have once again highlighted shortcomings in disaster risk management strategies across EU Member States. It is clear that while the EU has made progress in some areas, such as by implementing mobile based public warning technologies, there remains an urgent need […]
Broken warnings, urgent action: Strengthening Europe’s public warning systems
The recent floods in Valencia have shaken Spain, bringing tragedy that could have been prevented. Lives could have been saved had Valencia’s alerting system been activated in time. Spain has a functioning public warning system from a technological standpoint, but this alone is not enough. Public warning isn’t just about having the technology; It involves establishing a clear strategy with defined protocols specifying who sends the alert, under what conditions, at what time, for which area, and with what message, potentially using pre-defined templates.
Adoption of ITU resolution to improve the accuracy and reliability of emergency caller location information worldwide
New Delhi, 26 October 2024 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adopted a landmark resolution at the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) in New Delhi, focusing on the provision of handset-derived caller location information for emergency communications. This initiative, proposed by the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) under the auspices of the Conference of European Postal […]
Registration for EENA 2025 Conference & Exhibition is now open!
We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for the EENA 2025 Conference & Exhibition! Get ready for three days packed with insightful discussions, cutting-edge technologies, and valuable networking opportunities that will empower you to make a real difference in your communities. Join us at Messukeskus in Helsinki, Finland, on 9-11 April 2025! This […]
Draft programme published for NG112 and AI Days!
We are excited to share the draft programme for our NG112 and AI days! Our event on 4-5 December in Santa Cruz de Tenerife highlights key advancements in Next Generation 112 (NG112) and Artificial Intelligence, both shaping the future of emergency communications. On Day 1, we will explore the transition to NG112, covering the entire […]
EENA launches renewed certification programmes for PSAPs and TPSPs
EENA is launching newly updated certification programmes for PSAPs and TPSPs, designed to provide even greater value and support. The renewed programmes will be presented in two upcoming webinars. 14 October at 15:30 CEST: EENA Certification Programme for PSAPs This webinar will present the PSAP Certification Programme’s renewed standard and process. The renewed certification is […]
EENA 2025 Conference & Exhibition: Call for abstracts now open!
The EENA 2025 Conference & Exhibition, held in Helsinki from 9–11 April, will bring together experts from all over the world for insightful discussions, cutting-edge technologies and interesting networking opportunities. To help us build a great programme for the next EENA Conference, we would like to get your proposals for presentations. Submit your presentation proposal […]