DHS has launched a new website designed to inform the public about our nation's Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) which includes assets, systems, and networks that are vital to the United States security, national economic security, public health and safety.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCES THE POSTING OF THE PROGRAM GUIDANCE FOR THE FY2009 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (SAFER) GRANTS
A plume of inky black smoke loomed over the island, forcing the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to divert plane traffic and keeping school children at home.
The PSIC grant program provides funding for state projects that arm public safety personnel with interoperable communications equipment and the necessary training for system users.
*In 2008, U.S. fire departments responded to 386,500 home fires. These fires killed 2,755 civilians. Eighty-three percent of all fire deaths resulted from home fires.
The goal of the DHS National Cyber Security Division's CSSP is to reduce control system risks within and across all critical infrastructure sectors by coordinating efforts among federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as control systems owners, operators and vend
GEOCommand, Inc., offers an Emergency Response Information System that gives first responders the critical information they need on site or en route to an emergency with or without broadband/internet connectivity.
Today, more then any time in our history there is a great need for real time actionable information. This information is critical during day-to-day as well as crisis situations.
An important, inexpensive, and rapid advance in first responder interoperability can be achieved by making locally held information easily available to any responding agency. It would save lives and property, increase safety, and allow a more efficient use of manpower and equipment.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate recently met with Ms. Helena Lindberg, Director General of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), to discuss the importance of international partnerships and preparedness.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced nearly 1.8 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants.
Boca Raton, FL - GEOCommand, Inc (www.geocommand.com) participated in a data interoperability demonstration for a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program called Unified Incident Command and Decision Support (UICDS).
The Department of Homeland Security is committed to helping first responders nationwide by ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared, equipped and trained for any situation.
The Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG) will provide financial assistance directly to fire departments
The Interoperability Continuum is designed to assist emergency response agencies and policy makers to plan and implement interoperability solutions for data and voice communications.
Would vehicle location and automatic routing functionality help? Are you aware that the Federal Communications Commission has spectrum available at NO COST for public safety?
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a press release announcing the completion and review of a study analyzing the correlation between fire fighter activities and the occurrence of cancer
FY 2009 funding: ,714,300,150 DHS-09-GPD-067-1958 The purpose of the FY2009 HSGP is to enhance the ability of States to recover from terrorist attacks and other disasters.
FEMA publishes CPG-101 - Comprehensive Preparedness Guide for Developing & Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local Government Emergency Plans
GEOCommand's flexible solution meets each NECP requirement for interoperability and continuity of communications. No other public safety product can immediately address the range of communication gaps identi
For the next 12 months, the Department of Homeland Security will ensure that the Interoperable Emergency Communication Grant Program (IECGP) addresses communications gaps. This means that 1.8 billion dollars in grants are now available to support shared and interoperable solutions.
PSIC is a grant program that is solely focused on interoperable and emergency communications and represents the largest single infusion of Federal funding for State, Territory, and local communications interoperability.
On March 18, GEOCommand, Inc. co-sponsored a conference in Worcester, Massachusetts, on regional interoperability planning and the 2008 Public Safety Interoperable Communication (PSIC) Grant program.
CX2 Technologies, Inc. today announced the signing of a consulting agreement with GEOCommand, Inc., a developer of homeland security software for emergency responders. CX2 and GEOCommand have partnered to design and develop software that uses the CX2 wireless, IP-based narrowband network and CX2 data modems to
