NCT911 and RapidDeploy reimagined 9-1-1 public education and turned art into advocacy. By engaging students and local artists in an annual public safety art contest, murals, social media and storytelling, North Central Texas increased public safety and 9-1-1 awareness, strengthened trust and celebrated first responders in a manner that will go on for years. Attendees will learn how to replicate this creative outreach model to connect communities and humanize 9-1-1!
Learning Objectives:
Identify effective strategies for combining art and community to increase public safety awareness.
Identify roles of key partners to execute this public awareness campaign.
Learn about a scalable plan for this art based public education initiative.
