Proposed National Emergency Communications Plan Updates

Sat Mar 16 03:07:09 UTC 2019

2019 Update to the NECP
https://www.dhs.gov/cisa/national-emergency-communications-plan

CISA is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the NECP — the Nation’s 
strategic plan to improve emergency communications. Informed by last 
year’s SAFECOM Nationwide Survey, the NECP provides guidance to those that 
plan for, coordinate, invest in, and use communications to support 
response and recovery operations. This includes traditional emergency 
responder disciplines (e.g., law enforcement, fire, emergency medical 
services, dispatch) and other entities that share information during 
emergencies, such as medical facilities, utilities, nongovernmental 
organizations, as well as the media and private citizens.

To prepare stakeholders for a rapidly evolving emergency communications 
landscape, CISA is leading a national effort to update the NECP (last 
published in 2014). Proposed updates reflect the expanding ecosystem of 
people, technologies, and functions involved in supporting emergency 
communications to aid public safety entities with addressing today's 
challenges while also planning for future advancements.

To provide comments on the updated NECP, complete the feedback form on the 
DHS website and submit it to OECNECP at hq.dhs.gov by March 22, 2019.