August 19, 2019 - News Release
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The FCC's Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) advises, makes recommendations to, or acts for the Commission under delegated authority, in all matters pertaining to public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management, and ancillary operations.
About:
Leadership:
Lisa M. Fowlkes
Bureau Chief
Contact:
Phone: (202) 418-1300
24/7 Operations Center: (202) 418-1122
Public Safety and Homeland Security Headlines
August 13, 2019 - Speech
Chairman Pai Remarks at Public Safety Communications Conference
August 12, 2019 - Public Notice
PSHSB Seeks Comment on 700 MHz Regional Plan for North Dakota
August 5, 2019 - News Release
FEMA, FCC Remind Public of Upcoming Emergency Alert System Test
August 2, 2019 - Report and Order
FCC Improves Access to 911 and Timely Assistance from First Responders
August 2, 2019 - Public Notice
911 Reliability Certification System Now Open
Upcoming Event
Bureau Chief Speeches
Remarks of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
APCO 2019
Baltimore, MD
Remarks of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
NENA 2019
Orlando, FL
Remarks of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
at APCO International's Annual Conference & Expo
Washington, DC
Remarks of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
at Land Mobile Communications Council Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
Recent Blog Posts
July 2, 2019 - 10:30 am
State Emergency Managers: Know Your State Emergency Alert System Plans
If you are a state emergency manager, you know that the Emergency Alert System and Wireless...
May 20, 2019 - 9:30 am
Attention Broadcasters: Best Practices for Broadcaster Reliability and Security
The approach of hurricane season is a reminder of the vital public safety role that local...
Issues and Initiatives
Emergency Alerting
The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts are the two main components of the national public warning system.
CSRIC
The Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council's (CSRIC) mission is to provide recommendations to the FCC to ensure, among other things, optimal security and reliability of communications systems, including telecommunications, media, and public safety.
Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC)
Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework
In 2016 the Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order expressing its support for a voluntary industry commitment to promote resilient wireless communications and situational awareness during disasters. The Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework sets out an approach for enhancing coordination during an emergency.