Every day thousands of people rush to the phone to call 911. They need help and they need it fast. In just three years, @Prepared_HQ has been deployed into almost one thousand 911 call centers that serve 30% of the U.S. population. Incredible use case for AI technology to… https://t.co/f6GsJdwpZj
We @a16z are thrilled to announce that we’ve doubled down and led the Series B for @Prepared_HQ! Prepared provides AI assistance for 911 and emergency response centers. In critical moments where seconds matter, Prepared literally save lives. They serve as the data layer for 911… https://t.co/tWDRXjFet9
The future often arrives ahead of schedule, but not in public safety. @Prepared_HQ brings the power of mobile to first responders, enabling decisive, informed action. Today’s $27 m Series B expands this future to more communities. Congratulations @michael__chime & friends! https://t.co/vi9DPvZPr4

Prepared, a company aiming to revolutionize emergency 911 calls, has raised $27 million in a Series B funding round led by a16z. The funds will be used to enhance the capabilities of 911 dispatchers with real-time GPS locations, texting, and image support. Prepared's technology, which provides AI assistance for emergency response centers, has already been deployed in nearly one thousand 911 call centers, serving 30% of the U.S. population. This development aims to enable first responders to take decisive, informed action, potentially saving lives in critical moments. The funding round was reported by TechCrunch and includes contributions from Michael Chime and others.