Emergency Communications Forum (ECF)- New OEC Publication and FCC Announcements

1. We are pleased to send you the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) new publication, the Emergency Communications Forum (ECF). Please find attached Volume 001 of the ECF.

What is the ECF?
Formerly the Emergency Communications Quarterly, the ECF is the latest evolution of OEC’s stakeholder outreach efforts. The new ECF engages and informs the emergency responders; policy makers; and Federal, State, local, and tribal officials about issues and events that directly affect everyday nationwide emergency communications. The launch of the ECF has been guided by stakeholder feedback and is an effort to provide timely and relevant content. As we prepare for future editions please let us know what you think along the way at OEC@hq.dhs.gov.

Contribute a Story
The ECF covers stories contributed by members of the emergency response community nationwide. If you are interested in submitting an article to the ECF regarding emergency communications in the field, best practices, and lessons learned; or if you have any feedback, suggestions, or upcoming conferences to include in the “Calendar of Events,” please e-mail us at OEC@hq.dhs.gov.

With best wishes for continued success.

Office of Emergency Communications
Department of Homeland Security

2. FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297499A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297499A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297499A1.txt

3. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK, APRIL 11-17. Chief Barnett Commends the Numerous Public Safety Professionals Who Ensure the Safety of the Public Every Hour of Every Day. News Release. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297493A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297493A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297493A1.txt

4. WRITTEN STATEMENT OF JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, "REVIEWING THE NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN", HEARING BEFORE THE SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE by Testimony. OCH
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297494A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297494A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-297494A1.txt

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