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February 25, 2009
Deployment and Operational Guidelines for Next Generation 9-1-1/E 9-1-1 Systems
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
Summit Program: Click here
Summit Summary:
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The Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau hosted a Summit on Deployment and Operational Guidelines for Next Generation 9-1-1/E 9-1-1 Systems on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
Contact info: Susan McLean, (202) 418-7868 Susan.McLean@fcc.gov
December 11, 2008
Lessons Learned:
Hurricane Season 2008
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
Summit Summary: Click here
Presentation: PSHSB Hurricane Response Overview (pdf)
Presentation: Project Roll Call (pdf)
The Summit focused on communications and coordination between state, local and federal governments, healthcare and industry in preparation for and response to the 2008 storms. The discussions highlighted ways that communications may be expanded and enhanced in preparing for future storms or other disasters.
Contact info: Susan McLean, (202) 418-7868 Susan.McLean@fcc.gov
September 18, 2008
Pandemic Preparedness:
Enhancing Communications Response for Health Care and First Responders
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
Remarks: Commissioner Robert M. McDowell
Remarks: Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate
Summit Summary: Click here
FICTIONAL SCENARIO USED DURING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS SUMMIT-EXCERCISE ONLY (pdf)
World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic phases (pdf)
PSHSB convened a summit on communications and coordination between the health care sector, first responders, government and industry in preparation for a pandemic. The panel discussions also highlighted ways that communications may be expanded and enhanced in response to a pandemic and how the communications industry will serve an instrumental role in such a response.
Contact info: Susan McLean, (202) 418-7868 Susan.McLean@fcc.gov
May 19, 2008
Next Generation EAS
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
Summit Summary: Click here
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau hosted a summit on the nation’s Emergency Alert System (EAS): Promoting an Effective Emergency Alert System on the Road to a Next Generation EAS, Monday, May 19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305).
Panel discussions focused on the current state of the nation’s EAS and what is needed to transition to a more robust, Next Generation alert and warning system to ensure that all citizens receive accurate and timely information during emergencies.
Contact info: Susan McLean, (202) 418-7868 Susan.McLean@fcc.gov
February 6, 2008
911 Call Center Operations and Next Generation 911 Technologies Summit
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
Remarks: Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate
Remarks: Commissioner Robert M. McDowell
Recommendations for Improving 9-1-1 Call Center Operations
PSHSB hosted a summit on issues relating to the deployment and use of Next Generation 911 technology and the coordination of those efforts among the communications industry, manufacturers and Public Safety Answering Points on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305).
November 1, 2007
FCC and HHS Health Care Summit on Emergency Communications, Response And Recovery
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat | Summit Agenda
Webcast: Event Video
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) hosted a Health Care Summit, in conjunction with U.S. Health & Human Services on Emergency Communications, Response and Recovery on Thursday, November 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305).
In addition to other communication capabilities the Summit focused on hospital emergency communications plans and preparedness efforts, including the use of alternative technologies to bolster response capabilities.
September 25, 2007
Communications Network Surge Management in Emergencies Summit
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat | Summit Agenda
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
Tips for Communicating in an Emergency
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) hosted a Summit on Communications Network Surge Management in Emergencies on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305). The Summit examined how communications networks are managed during mass emergency situations.
June 1, 2007
Public Safety Spectrum Summit
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat | Final Agenda
Webcast: Event Video
PSHSB hosted a Summit on Spectrum Policy and Management: Building Public Safety Communications on Friday, June 1, 2007, in the Commission Meeting Room. The summit included expert panel discussions led by representatives from the public safety community, the communications industry and government.
The Panelists focused on policy issues related to management of public safety spectrum to insure its efficient use. The panelists offered their perspectives on innovations and solutions for the creation of a nationwide interoperable communication network for public safety, as well as the benefits of utilizing public/private partnerships to accomplish this goal.
April 20, 2007
First Responders Summit
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat | Revised Agenda
Photo Gallery: Pictures
Webcast: Event Video
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) hosted the First Responders Summit: Focus on Public Safety Communications on Friday, April 20, 2007, in the Commission Meeting Room.
The summit included expert panel discussions led by representatives from the public safety community, the communications industry and government. It closed with an open roundtable forum for participants to raise key issues related to emergency preparedness and response.
Presentations:
- EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - DISASTER RESPONSE AND RESTORATION Tony Cira, Chief Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, US Department of Homeland Security | Powerpoint
- COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) Michael Dame, Assistant Director of Grants Administration, US Department of Justice | Powerpoint
