The legislature finds that a statewide emergency communications network of 911 telephone service, which allows an immediate display of a caller's identification and location, would serve to further the safety, health, and welfare of the state's citizens, and would save lives. The legislature, after reviewing the study outlined in section 1, chapter 260, Laws of 1990, further finds that statewide implementation of 911 telephone service is feasible and should be accomplished as soon as practicable.
RCW 38.52.500
Statewide 911 telephone service—Finding.
Known as the Washington Emergency Management Act
The act spans §§ 38–38 (77 sections).
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Cummins v. Lewis County (2006)
Most recently applied in City Of Seattle, V. Delaura & Fred B. Norg (July 2021)
2022 c 203 s 5; 1991 c 54 s 1.
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