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Solution: I'd like to get some parts to build and test an Emergency Call Button prototype. Create an Emergency Call box with a big red button that will text a 911 message to the 911 center (Bryan, our 911 center member, is getting details). Pressing the button will send a text to 911 requesting ambulance assistance at our facility. Box will have a red flashing activation button, and a green heartbeat light. Heartbeat will go solid green on text message accepted. Will use BulkGate SMS service. Not free, but has a charge of only $0.02 per message sent only for messages sent, no recurring subscription. If the 911 center will not accept a text message, this project will not be started. (We'll confirm it's possible first - we believe it is, but we need to check and confirm.) We'll placard the box with the necessary instructions and admonitions (and a note indicating that message delivery is not 'guaranteed' (any emergency notification system always has a chance of failure) and a follow up 911 call should be made if possible.)
This project suggested by Ra Walmsley. If successful, we may want a few for other shops. Cost per unit can be significantly reduced after the prototype stage.
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