Emergency communications : enhancing the safety network / Nicolás Cohen, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cohen, Nicolás.

Series:

Congressional policies, practices and procedures series.

Congressional policies, practices and procedures

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public safety--United States.

Public safety.

Emergency communication systems--United States.

Emergency communication systems.

Emergency management--United States.

Emergency management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (220 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Since 11 September 2001, several bills introduced in the US Congress have included provisions to assist emergency communications. This book explains the steps that are being taken by Congress to increase the safety network of emergency communication in the light of terrorist attacks.

Contents:

Intro

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS: ENHANCING THE SAFETY NETWORK

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE 110TH CONGRESS

SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION: POLICY AND TECHNOLOGICAL CONVERGENCE

FIRST RESPONDERS AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Actions by the Department

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act

The Deficit Reduction Act

Further Actions Regarding the Deficit Reduction Act: Spectrum Assignment for Public Safety

Further Actions Regarding the Deficit Reduction Act: Memorandum of Understanding for Communications Grants and Subsequent Modifications

The Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007

9/11 Commission Recommendations

Actions in the 110th Congress

National Emergency Communications Plan

Proposed Legislation

End Notes

Chapter 2 AN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SAFETY NET: INTEGRATING 911 AND OTHER SERVICES

911: LEGISLATION AND REGULATION

Initial Regulation

FCC Study: The Hatfield Report

Hatfield Report Up-Date

THE ENHANCE 911 ACT

Leadership

ISSUES REGARDING 911 IMPLEMENTATION

Problems with Compliance in Rural Areas

Location Accuracy

Coverage of Customer Base

Improving Location Information

Location Information at the PSAP Level

911 Funding by States

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Static vs. Nomadic VoIP

Citizen-Activated Emergency Calls

The Next Generation of Emergency Communications

CONGRESS AND THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SAFETY NET

Funding

Funding for 911 in Rural Areas

NET 911 Improvement Act

Other Legislation Related to Call Centers

Chapter 3 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS: THE FUTURE OF 911

NEXT GENERATION 911.

Congressional Policy for NG9-1-1

SUMMARY OF 911 LEGISLATION AND POLICY

The 911 Act and Federal Communications Commission Regulations

The ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004

The NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008

BUILDING POLICY AND CREATING THE BASE FOR CHANGE

Equality of Service and Access to 911

Mechanisms to Improve Funding for PSAPs and Monitor Collections and Disbursements

Federal Leadership in Improving 911 Capabilities

Transition to IP-Enabled 911 Systems

EFFECTING CHANGE

New Technologies

NG9-1-1: Department of Transportation Programs

NG9-1-1:. Goals and Features

Pilot Program

Next Step

Investment in Infrastructure

Devices

Local Networks

Call Centers

Interfaces with First Responders

Investment in NG9-1-1

Federal Grants

The Potential Role of the Department of Homeland Security

Congress and the Emergency Communications Safety Net

Benefits of Re-Authorizing the E-911 Implementation Coordination Office

Primary Policy Goal

Supporting Policy Goal: Organization

Supporting Policy Goal: Infrastructure

APPENDIX A. 911 LEGISLATION AND POLICY

Equality of Access Devices

Equality of Coverage

Improving PSAP Capabilities

Equality for the Disabled

Mechanisms to Improve Funding for PSAPs

Federal Funding for 911 in Rural Areas

Funding for 911 by States and Communities

The Role of the FCC

The Role of the E-911 Implementation Coordination Office

Transition to IP-Enabled 911 Systems: The NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008

Equality

Transition to IP-Enabled Networks

APPENDIX B. CITIZEN-ACTIVATED CALLS: 211.

Call Centers and Post-Disaster Response

Call Centers and Federal Policy

Call Centers and Congress

Chapter 4 NATIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose of the National Emergency Communications Plan

1.2. Scope of the National Emergency Communications Plan

1.2.1. Approach to Developing the NECP

1.3. Organization of the NECP

1.3.1. Defining the Future State of Emergency Communications

1.3.2. Developing a Strategy to Achieve the Future State

1.3.3. Implementing and Measuring Achievement of the Future State

2. DEFINING THE FUTURE STATE OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

2.1. Vision

2.2. Goals

NECP Goals

2.3. Capabilities Needed

3. ACHIEVING THE FUTURE STATE OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

3.1. Objectives, Initiatives, and Milestones

Objective 1. Formal Governance Structures and Clear Leadership Roles

Current Emergency Communications Activities19

Key Gaps and Obstacles Driving Action

Supporting Initiatives and Milestones to Address Key Gaps

Recommended National Milestones

Objective 2. Coordinated Federal Activities

Current Emergency Communications Activities

Objective 3. Common Planning and Operational Protocols

Recommended National Milestones.

Recommended National Milestones

Objective 4. Standards and Emerging Communication Technologies

Objective 5. Emergency Responder Skills and Capabilities

Objective 6. System Life-Cycle Planning

Objective 7. Disaster Communications Capabilities

Priority Initiatives and Milestones to Address Key Gaps

4. IMPLEMENTING AND MEASURING NECP ACHIEVEMENT

4.1. Implementation

Executive and Legislative Branches

Federal Agencies

State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Private Sector

4.2. Metrics

4.3. Future Requirements

5. CONCLUSION

APPENDIX 1. NECP LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE

APPENDIX 2. ALIGNMENT WITH NATIONAL STRATEGIES, PLANNING INITIATIVES, AND KEY AUTHORITIES

A2.1. Legislation

A2.2. Strategy.

A2.3. Directives and Executive Orders

A2.4. National-Level Policy and Planning Initiatives

A2.5. State, Regional, and Local Planning

APPENDIX 3. KEY FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS, SYSTEMS, AND SERVICES

APPENDIX 4. DHS ORGANIZATIONS WITH RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

FEMA

APPENDIX 5. THE SAFECOM INTEROPERABILITY CONTINUUM

SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum Elements

APPENDIX 6. NECP STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION

Stakeholder Outreach and Coordination

Phase 1. Data Gathering and Analysis

Phase 2. Strategy Development

Phase 3. Plan Development and Review

APPENDIX 7. NECP SOURCE DOCUMENTS

State, Local, and Tribal

National Associations, Task Forces, Advisory Committees, and Panels

Federal Government Reports, Assessments, Plans, and Strategies

Congress, White House, and Special Commissions

The Department of Homeland Security

APPENDIX 8. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

APPENDIX 9. ACRONYMS

Chapter 5 NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) SYSTEM INITIATIVE

INTRODUCTION

DEPLOYMENT FRAMEWORK

NG9-1-1 TRANSITION ISSUES

Impact on NG9-1-1

Stakeholder(s) Affected

Background and Description

Assumptions/Considerations

Background and Description.

Assumptions/Considerations.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61324-542-4

OCLC:

740448176