Why do we need E911 here?

Currently a dispatcher will receive an emergency call and may be on the line with the caller from 1-5 minutes attempting to determine the caller's location. Many times the directions are inaccurate, thus increasing the response time of law enforcement, fire or rescue personnel. 911 is a lifesaving emergency notification network in which the caller is identified by ANI (automatic number identifier) and ALI (automatic location identifier). The caller is required to only dial three numbers, 911, to be connected to the PSAP (public safety answering point). 911 is a nationally known emergency notification number. Many times travelers or visitors may attempt to report an emergency without knowledge of the area. Without 911, valuable time would be lost trying to determine the emergency number and location. 

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1. Why does my address have to change?
2. What if I receive my mail through a Post Office Box?
3. I've lived here for 30 years and everybody knows me and where I live. Why do I need to change my address?
4. Who should I notify about my address change?
5. What will my address be?
6. Is the County going to pay for me to change my address on all of my personal items?
7. Do I need to display my address?
8. Do I need to have a new deed recorded for my home with the new address?
9. I told the County the name I wanted for my road. Why did they give it a different name?
10. When can I start using my new address?
11. How will I know I have a new address?
12. Why does a road have to have a name?
13. What is E911?
14. What does the E in E911 stand for?
15. Why do we need E911 here?
16. What qualifies naming a road?