Alaska's Gov. Walker orders creation of emergency communications governing board

StateScoop: In some of Alaska's remote communities, reaching 911 requires the use of a 1-800 number. To address connectivity challenges like this, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker signed an administrative order Thursday creating a new 13-member governing board that will advise the governor and the legislature as the state seeks a cohesive path forward developing the next generation of emergency communications technology.

"We can do better, and this is an issue almost everyone can agree on," Walker said in a press release. "This new board creates independent, non-political team that will bring real solutions to the table."

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