August 7, 2018 - Order
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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 6, 2018 - Order
PSHSB Grants Waiver for Denver WEA Test
August 2, 2018 - Order
Texas Department Of Public Safety, State Of Texas
August 2, 2018 - Public Notice
911 Reliability Certification System Open for Annual Certifications
July 25, 2018 - Memorandum Opinion and Order
FCC Denies LT-WR's Application for Review
July 25, 2018 - Order
City of New Britain, Connecticut
Bureau Chief Speeches
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
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
Recent Blog Posts
June 20, 2018 - 1:45 pm
Scoring a Victory for 5G
The World Cup kicked off a week ago, and defending champion Germany’s upset loss in its opening...
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...
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