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Research
Katrina Update
FCC Filings
Other Voices
- All Hazards Consortium
The All Hazards Consortium (AHC) is comprised of stakeholders from government, industry, education and non-profit organizations, and is a partner organization to the First Response Coalition. The AHC’s annual meeting, The Mid-Atlantic Regional All Hazards Forum (AHF), brings together regional government, industry, university, and non-profit organizations to discuss homeland security and emergency management issues, share best practices, build stronger relationships across the region, and improve regional coordination among all stakeholders. The All Hazards Forum report contains regional perspectives, lessons learned, best practices and recommendations from the participating states.
- Satellite Industry Association
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is the unified voice of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business. The SIA's First Responder's Guide to Satellite Communications provides a comprehensive overview and tutorial of satellite technology, including its role in emergency planning and response, with an emphasis on satellite technology as part of the interoperability solution. Click here for an electronic version of the guide (PDF).
- 9/11 Public Discourse Project
The ten members of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (known as the 9-11 Commission) have initiated a nationwide public education campaign for the purpose of making America safer and more secure. In so doing, the commissioners will give people throughout America the opportunity to participate in a debate that has been limited largely to those inside the Washington Beltway.
- The 9-11 Commission
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
- U.S. Conference of Mayors (July, 2006): Five Years Post 9/11 and One Year Post Hurricane Katrina: The State of America’s Readiness -- Release | Full Report
- U.S. Conference of Mayors (June, 2004): Mayors Measure Interoperable Communication Between Cities, Regions, States and the Federal Government -- Release | Full Report
- Remarks of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to the United States Conference of Mayors 74th Winter Meeting (January 25, 2006) | Watch video
- Microsoft (May 19, 2004): First Response Communications Are Critical to U.S. Terrorism Strategy, by Mike Byrne, former New York City Firefighter
Communications Interoperability Resources
Government Information
- Department of Homeland Security: Office of Interoperability and Compatibility
Secretary Ridge formally unveiled the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Interoperability and Compatibility that will strengthen the national partnership of local, state, and federal leadership to achieve emergency response interoperability in every community in the country.
- Department of Homeland Security: SAFECOM Program
SAFECOM's mission is to serve as the umbrella program within the Federal Government to help local, tribal, state, and federal public safety agencies improve public safety response through more effective and efficient interoperable wireless communications. Communications interoperability is the ability of public safety agencies to talk across disciplines and jurisdictions via radio communications systems, exchanging voice and/or data with one another on demand, in real time, when authorized.
- Federal Communications Commission: Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau
The Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau is responsible for all FCC activities pertaining to public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management, and other related issues.
- Federal Communications Commission: Public Safety issues - FCC page on public safety communications issues. Includes links to Commissioner statements, Reports, Orders, and background information.
- Government Accountability Office (GAO): (September 8, 2004) Homeland Security: Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications GAO-04-740 -- Highlights | Full Report
"Lives of first responders and those whom they are trying to assist can be lost when first responders cannot communicate effectively as needed."
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