### Question
How is the term emergency services defined?


### Answer
The term **emergency services** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 222* as the following:

> 9–1–1 emergency services and emergency notification services

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 222*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

