FW: HOLD THE DATE: AHC/RECCWG Regional Public Safety Communications and Interoperability Workshop Sept 7-9, 2010

Bill Kalin

Clarus Technology, Inc.

Office for Interoperability and Compatibility

Science and Technology

Department of Homeland Security

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Subject: FW: HOLD THE DATE: AHC/RECCWG Regional Public Safety
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Subject: HOLD THE DATE: AHC/RECCWG Regional Public Safety Communications
and Interoperability Workshop Sept 7-9, 2010

 

 

  
  

  
 

 

  
 

 

  
  
   

    
    
 

    
All Hazards
    Consortium

    
In
    conjunction with the FEMA

    
Regional Emergency
    Communications Coordination Working Group

    
 

    
2010
    Regional Public Safety Communications 

    
and Interoperability Workshop

    

    

    
Workshop
    Overview:

    
On September 7-9, 2010, the states and UASIs of the All
    Hazards Consortium (www.ahcusa.org), in
    conjunction with FEMA Region II and III Regional Emergency Communications Coordination
    Groups (RECCWG), will be hosting a Regional Public Safety Communications
    and Interoperability Workshop in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  

    
 

    
The vision for this workshop is to further the progress
    that has been made by both the RECCWG and the AHC Interoperability Working
    Groups as the result of prior workshops and meetings, white paper
    recommendations and results of the baseline assessment with actionable next
    steps.  

    
 

    
Goals
    and Objectives:

    
 

    
Educate: 

    
Ø  Provide a briefing
    on the results of the nine (9) state Regional Interoperability Capability Baseline
    Assessment and its impact on regional interoperability

    
Ø  Provide
    federal sector updates from:

    
o   Transportation
    Safety Administration (TSA) Communications Projects and Programs

    
o   Department of Justice
    Communications (DOJ) Projects and Programs

    
o   Department of
    Transportation (DOT) National 911 project

    
o   Briefing from Office
    of Emergency Communications  on NECP Goal 1 exercises

    
o   IPAWS Project update
    

    
Ø 
    Provide
    technology briefings on current state of solutions including: 

    
o   Radio over IP

    
o   4G apps for first
    responders

    
o   Satellite/cellular
    technology

    
o   Situational
    Awareness solutions

    
o   New Technology for
    communications of voice/data to mobile and fixed first responders

    
 

    
Plan and Coordinate:

    
Ø 
    Discuss
    funding for projects outlined by gaps in baseline assessment

    
Ø 
    Cross
    matrix recommendations from previous meetings and white papers to map out
    regional projects for subsequent grant cycles

    
Ø 
    Develop
    an action plan for next steps

    
 

    
Collaborate:

    
Ø 
    Bring
    together the AHC Interoperability Working Group members, RECCWG and the new
    Office of Emergency Communications Regional representatives with the
    private sector and non-governmental organizations to share information,
    facilitate dialog and build relationships to coordinate future events

    
 

    
DRAFT SCHEDULE

    
 

    
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

    
·        
    Afternoon
    educational briefings and technology showcase

    
·        
    Evening
    reception and dinner 

    
 

    
Wednesday, September 8, 2010

    
·        
    Interoperability
    Working Group Progress

    
·        
    Regional
    Interoperability Capability Baseline Assessment Update

    
·        
    Federal,
    State, Local, UASI and Private Sector Panel Discussions

    
 

    
Thursday, September 9, 2010 (Invitation Only)

    
·         RECCWG Meeting 

    
·         Private Working
    Group Meeting 

    
·        
    Working
    Group Strategic Plan and Project Development

    
 

    
Sponsor
    Information:

    
Sponsorship
    opportunities are available for companies or organizations to showcase
    research, projects, products, solutions and services to this senior-level
    audience.  For more information, or to create your own custom
    sponsorship package, please contact Paula Copperthite at 301-928-6674 or .

    
 

    
Registration
    (coming soon)

    
 

    
Location: 

    
Atlantic
    Sands Hotel

    
101 North
    Boardwalk

    
Rehoboth
    Beach, DE   19971

    
302-227-2511

    
http://www.atlanticsandshotel.com/

    
 

    
For more
    information, email