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S&T Invites You to Upcoming CMAS Town Hall at National Homeland Security Conference

On Tuesday, May 22, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS) Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Town Hall at the upcoming 6th Annual National Homeland Security Conference in Columbus, Ohio, which is hosted by the National Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).  This town hall will focus on preparing the nation for enhanced alerts and warnings capabilities. 

 

The CMAS Town Hall will convene UASI officials, alert and warning practitioners, and industry representatives to gather input to ensure CMAS RDT&E products are valuable and helpful to the alerts and warnings community.  During the town hall, participants will help clarify the challenges and opportunities for aligning CMAS RDT&E initiatives to their needs. 

 

View the high-level agenda.

 

The CMAS Town Hall will be held on May 22 from 3:00-5:00 PM EST in Room C120-122 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and is the second in a series of discussions hosted by S&T in 2012.  Please register by clicking here.

Created: 5/16/2012 4:27 PM
Help Shape Public Safety’s Broadband Network

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the recruitment of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board of Directors.  Congress recently allocated 20 megahertz of spectrum and $7 billion to establish a single nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network.  FirstNet is being established as an independent authority within NTIA to build, deploy, and operate the network, and to hold the single public safety license granted for wireless public safety broadband deployment.  The Board will have 15 members, including three permanent members: the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.  The Secretary of Commerce will fill the remaining slots with experts in public safety, technical, network, and financial areas.  If you would like to be considered as a FirstNet Board Member, you can find more information on NTIA’s website.  Expressions of interest are due by May 25.

Created: 5/15/2012 1:12 PM
Responder Recognition Events in May 2012

May 2012 features several events to honor first responders as well as to raise awareness about emergency preparedness.  Please visit the event websites, linked below, for more information.

 

Arson Awareness Week (May 6-12)
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Association of Arson Investigators, Safe Kids USA, USAonWatch, National Volunteer Fire Council, and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, is pleased to announce the theme for the 2012 Arson Awareness Week: "Prevent Youth Firesetting."  During May 6-12, USFA and its partners will focus public attention on the importance of a collaborative effort with fire and emergency service departments, law enforcement, mental health, social services, schools, and juvenile justice to help reduce the occurrence of juveniles engaged with fire.

 

National Police Week (May 12-17)
In 1962, President Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which that date falls, as National Police Week.  Each year, National Police Week draws between 25,000 and 40,000 law enforcement officers from around the world to Washington, DC.  Attendees participate in several events that honor fallen police officers, including the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, sponsored by the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. 

 

National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 20-26)
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together communities and medical personnel to honor EMS personnel and raise awareness about public safety.  This year's theme is "EMS:  More Than A Job. A Calling."  The American College of Emergency Physicians supports the production and distribution of EMS Week promotional materials as a public education service.

 

Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 27-June 2)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Hurricane Center are collaborating again this year to spread the message about the importance of preparedness for hurricanes and other disasters.  Learn more about how to prepare yourself and your family against various hurricane hazards by reviewing the tropical cyclone preparedness guide, listening to podcasts, or watching videos available on the Hurricane Preparedness Week website.

Created: 5/11/2012 12:14 PM

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