Volume Up! In this week's history lesson we continue to learn the origin story of our national emergency number! So why 9-1-1? The number was selected because: ✔️ It was short and easy to dial ✔️ It had never been used as an area code or office code ✔️ It worked on rotary phones ✔️ It could be recognized quickly by phone systems In emergencies, simplicity saves time - and time saves lives. Follow along every Wednesday as we learn about 9-1-1, emergency communications, and the history of Columbia