May 18, 2018 - Order
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categoryThe 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
May 15, 2018 - Public Notice
PSHSB Announces Region 47 (PR) RPCs to Hold 700 and 800 MHz Meetings
May 10, 2018 - Erratum
Erratum - Proposed Amendments to the Service Rules et al
May 9, 2018 - Public Notice
FCC Announces Agenda for May 15 Emergency Alerting Roundtable
May 8, 2018 - Report
Summary of 911 Certification Data for 2017
May 7, 2018 - Public Notice
PSHSB Announces 4.9 GHz Band Comment and Reply Comment Dates
Upcoming Event
Bureau Chief Speeches
Remarks of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
at Land Mobile Communications Council Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
Remarks of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
at NENA 2018 - 911 Goes to Washington
Washington, DC
Testimony of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Committee on Homeland Security,
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC
Testimony of Lisa M. Fowlkes, PSHSB Chief
Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Washington, DC
Recent Blog Posts
May 15, 2018 - 12:05 pm
Hurricane Season’s Coming: Are You Prepared? Communications Planning is Part of Disaster Preparedness
As we focus on the ongoing recovery from last year's devastating hurricane season, particularly...
April 10, 2018 - 3:00 pm
Wireless Emergency Alerts: An Update
Emergency alerting has generated a lot of news in recent months. In January, the state of Hawaii...
Issues and Initiatives
Emergency Alert System
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.
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.
Technology Transitions & Backup Power
As technology changes, consumers increasingly need backup power to keep their home voice service operational during power outages. Learn more about the FCC’s rules to protect consumers during the technology transition.
Technology Transitions Impact Guide for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Authorities and Public Safety Entities