Safer Parks Act

The Safer Parks Act (S 5351) requires the National Park Service to assess emergency call systems at park locations. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of the Interior must evaluate the status of Next Generation 9-1-1 systems at park public safety answering points, estimate costs for installation and maintenance, and identify implementation challenges. The Secretary then must develop a plan to install these systems where needed, consulting with state/local emergency officials and federal agencies like the FCC. The bill does not fund installations but mandates a baseline assessment and planning process for park emergency communications.