European Emergency Number Association
EENA, the European Emergency Number Association, is a Brussels-based NGO set up in 1999 dedicated to promoting high-quality emergency services reached by the number 112 throughout the EU. EENA serves as a discussion platform for emergency services, public authorities, decision makers, associations and solution providers in view of improving emergency response in accordance with citizens' requirements. EENA is also promoting the establishment of an efficient system for alerting citizens about imminent or developing emergencies.
In April 2012, The EENA memberships include 630 emergency services representatives from 43 European countries, 52 solution providers, 9 international associations/organisations as well as 26 Members of the European Parliament.
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