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NISC 2014 Get Involved! February 20, 2014

NISC 2014 Get Involved! February 20, 2014 . Charles Werner, NISC Chair Chief , Charlottesville, VA Fire Department Jeff Dulin, NISC Treasurer Deputy Fire Chief, Charlotte, NC Fire Department Barney Krucoff, NISC Director GIO , MD Department of Information Technology

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NISC 2014 Get Involved! February 20, 2014

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  1. NISC 2014Get Involved! February 20, 2014 • Charles Werner, NISC ChairChief, Charlottesville, VA Fire Department • Jeff Dulin, NISC TreasurerDeputy Fire Chief, Charlotte, NCFire Department • Barney Krucoff, NISC DirectorGIO, MD Department of Information Technology • Richard ButgereitGIS Administrator, Information Management, FL Division of Emergency Management • Tommy HicksAssistant Executive Director, International Association of Fire Chiefs

  2. Building situational • awareness & information • sharing capabilities to • help create a safer & • more secure nation • About Us • 2014 Programs & Future Services • Get Involved

  3. mission Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement Emergency Management • Bring together data owners, custodians, and users involved in the fields of homeland security, • public safety, and • emergency management and response to • leverage efforts • related to governance, development, and • sharing of technology, • data processes, • and best practices. Private Industry & Critical Infrastructure IT & Comms Homeland Security Military GIS & Information Sharing • govt● ngoindustry ● academia

  4. shaping the • national • dialogue • national • regional • state • local • public &private sectors

  5. vision • Common, shared situational awareness capabilities will exist in every stateand territory. • Information will be found, discovered, and shared effortlessly across all levels of government. • Every community across the nation will be resilient in the face of disaster or emergency.

  6. 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 • leveraging information & resources • Launched • by • State of Oregon • Commonwealth of Virginia • State of California • Charlotte, NC Fire Department • Charlottesville, VA Fire Department • with support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Group

  7. 2013 2013 2012 2014 • 64 • members; 12 directors • Growth in membership & leadership • 5 • members & directors • 100+ agencies • across U.S. & Canada • 2012 • 2013

  8. 2013 2013 2012 2014 • Planning strategic goals • PartnershipsvUSA transition • Released at first NISC Annual Summit July 2013 • Sharingcode & data access • DHS Science & Technology • Esri • My Oregon widget, Mission Ready Package applications, hundreds of local and state map services, Virtual Library • voluntary • Information sharing

  9. 2013 2013 2012 2014 • CAUSE II • CAPSTONE-14 • multi-sector essential elements of information standardization of technical requirements & operational workflows • mutual aid at state and provincial levels • test of ArcGIS Online & • creation of web applications • voluntary • Information sharing

  10. 2014 2013 2013 2013 2012 2013 • Integrateneeds & requirements • Implementstrategic to tactical • across all disciplines, domains, and sectors • day-to-day information sharing & management • Informbottom-up approach • technical & • operational • standardization • from localities to the White House

  11. a coordinated approach Working Groups Advisory Councils • Needs & • Requirements • Emerging Gaps & Best Practices Implementation Projects Program CAUSE III CAPSTONE-14 • technical & • operational • workflows • governance, SOPs, training, technology,& usage White House Incident Management Information Sharing Committee Virtual USA® NISC Information Sharing Environment • Policy &Grant Guidance • Situational Awareness • Capabilities • standardized technical& operationalworkflows • information access, • sharing & • management

  12. Working Groups Advisory Councils • Technology Interoperability Working Group • Virtual USA®-compliance criteria • Technology evaluation & assessment • Needs & • Requirements • Volunteer to participate in a working group or create a new one! • info@nisconsortium.org • CHAIRSBarney KrucoffGeographic Information OfficerMD Department of Information Technology • Richard ButgereitGIS Administrator, Information ManagementFL Division of Emergency Management • driven by • practitioners

  13. Working Groups Advisory Councils • Mutual Aid Working Group • National mutual aid response model requirements and implementation • Mutual aid technologies & tools • Needs & • Requirements • Volunteer to participate in a working group or create a new one! • info@nisconsortium.org • driven by • practitioners • CHAIRSTommy HicksAssistant Executive DirectorInternational Association of Fire Chiefs • TBDNational Emergency Management Agency

  14. Private Sector Advisory Council Working Groups Advisory Councils • Integration in planning & response • Collaborative development • Needs & • Requirements • Association Advisory Council • Brokering shared interest • Broadening reach • Volunteer to be a council member or create a new one! • info@nisconsortium.org • NISC Advisory Council • Strategic planning • Programmatic guidance • leveragingknowledge & experience • Federal Advisory Council • Federal initiatives & data trends • Vertical alignment

  15. NISC Implementation Projects Program • Virtual USA® lessons learned—application at the local level NISC Implementation Projects Program CAUSE III CAPSTONE-14 • FOCUS AREAS • First responder day-to-day operations at the local level • Data creation, access, and packaging • Leveraging current investments • Private sector integration • OUTCOMES • Identification of gaps, best practices, and opportunities to standardize operational workflows • White House Incident Management Information Sharing Committee recommendations • Virtual USA®recommendations • NISC Information Sharing Environment capabilities • Emerging Gaps & • Best Practices • Recommend potential participants, partners, or tools! • info@nisconsortium.org • driven by • operational aspects

  16. Canada-U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment III (CAUSE III) Implementation Projects Program CAUSE III CAPSTONE-14 • Improving cross-border information sharing and mutual aid • FOCUS AREAS • Interoperable communications • Resource management/sharing protocols • Cross-border Concept of Operations • 700 MHz/PSBN Interoperability • Wireless Public Alerting • Cross-border mutual aid • Social media • OUTCOMES • Demonstration of enhanced resilience • Working operational interfaces • Enhanced cross-border relationships • Emerging Gaps & • Best Practices • KEY PARTNERSDefence Research and Development Canada • DHS Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Group • Help design CAUSE events, suggest partners, or participate! • info@nisconsortium.org • driven by • operational aspects

  17. Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium’s CAPSTONE-14 Implementation Projects Program CAUSE III CAPSTONE-14 • Addressing technical and operational needs at the regional level • FOCUS AREAS • Essential elements of information • State-level mutual aid through integration with EMAC • Data publishing workflows • Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center integration • Information sharing usingArcGIS Online and WebEOC • OUTCOMES • Data publishing guidance • WebEOC & ArcGIS Online bestpractices &recommendations • Virtual USA® recommendations • Emerging Gaps & • Best Practices • KEY PARTNERSDHSScience and Technology Directorate First Responders Group • Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium • Esri • Help test Virtual USA® ArcGIS Online web applications! • virtualusa@nisconsortium.org • driven by • operational aspects

  18. Virtual USA® NISC Information Sharing Environment • Virtual USA®Criteria • Evolution from technology focus toformalization of Virtual USA® principles & requirements • Technology requirements for industry • Collaboration with the White House Incident Management Information Sharing Committee • Situational Awareness • Capabilities • Partner with us to inform or implement these activities! • info@nisconsortium.org • KEY PARTNERSDHS Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Group • IJIS Institute • Open Geospatial Consortium • NISC Technology Interoperability Working Group • NISC Mutual Aid Working Group • driven by • operational aspects

  19. Virtual USA® NISC Information Sharing Environment • NISC Information Sharing Environment • Data access & packaging • Powered by suite of tools that align with Virtual USA®criteria • Evolution of Virtual Library • Situational Awareness • Capabilities • Partner with us to inform or implement these activities! • info@nisconsortium.org • INFORMED BYImplementation Project Program • Virtual USA lessons learned and capacity building activities • NISC working groups & advisory councils • driven by • operational aspects

  20. Incident Management Information Sharing Committee White House Incident Management Information Sharing Committee • Bringing the practitioner voice to the policy level • Chaired by • National Information Sharing Consortium • U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate • Policy & • Grant Guidance • Supported by • IJIS Institute • Open Geospatial Consortium • Recommend key focus areas! • info@nisconsortium.org • Key Activities • Recommend national baseline for information sharing • Provide federal grant guidance • Inform development and promotion of Virtual USA technical and operational criteria

  21. services Communications • NISC Network • NISC Notes • NISC Nexus • Webinars • Conferences • Focus Groups • Technology Incentive Program • Technical Surge Capacity • Capability Maturity Accreditation Program Events Future Services

  22. Communications • Journal developed by members, for members • Best practices, innovations, and activities relevant to information sharing and management • NISC Network • NISC Notes • NISC Nexus • Updates on NISC activities and developments • Distributed to members and non-members • First editions and roll-out of NISC Nexus user accounts coming soon. • Join the NISC! • info@nisconsortium.org • NISC member portal • Directory of member organizations • Discussion forums • Code & resource repositories • Proposal submission for NISC activities

  23. Webinars • Relevant information sharing topics, demonstrations, and lessons learned • Recent topics: • Canada-U.S. Enhance Resilience Experiment • Tools and Technologies for School Emergency Response • National GeoCONOPS: What It Means for State and Local Officials • View all of our past webinars at www.nisconsortium.org • Webinars • Conferences Events • Interested in: • Presenting a webinar? • Partnering with us to produce and event? • info@nisconsortium.org

  24. Conferences • Networking, partnership building, and peer-to-peer capacity building • Annual Summit(tentatively slated for September 2014) • Private sector symposium—focus private sector role in preparedness, response; business continuity; andshared situational awareness • Member networking • NISC strategic and programmatic development • Webinars • Conferences Events • Interested in: • Presenting a webinar? • Partnering with us to produce and event? • info@nisconsortium.org

  25. Technology Incentive Program • Take advantage of discounted rates for widelyused technologies & tools • Technical Surge Capacity • Augment your technical staff in preparation for or during an incident or special event • Focus Groups • Gather product requirementsor market feedback on your product or service • Capability Maturity Accreditation Program • Build your organization’s capabilities in alignment with Virtual USA® criteria and SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum guidelines • Interested in: • Helping develop any of these services? • Partnering with us to provide any of these services? • Suggesting other services we should consider offering? • info@nisconsortium.org • Focus Groups • Technology Incentive Program • Technical Surge Capacity • Capability Maturity Accreditation Program Future Services

  26. we need your: Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement Emergency Management • PERSPECTIVEYou are the voice of the NISC. • KNOWLEDGEYou are the subject matter experts. • SENSE OF COMMUNITYYou comprise the culture. Private Industry & Critical Infrastructure IT & Comms Homeland Security Military GIS & Information Sharing

  27. join uson behalf of your organization or company • Members are required to sign the NISC Memorandum of Agreement • Sharing of any resource, data set, or technology code is completely voluntary • Request the NISC Memorandum of Agreement • www.nisconsortium.org • info@nisconsortium.org

  28. support usand help achieveour shared goals • NISC Corporate Sponsorship Program • Serve the public safety & private sector communities and help shape the future of incident management information sharing • Enhance the value and efficacy of your organization’s products or services • Strengthen your organization’s capacity for information sharing and business continuity • Help build community resilience • Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship packages available • Download or request the full version of the sponsorship guide • www.nisconsortium.org • info@nisconsortium.org

  29. leadership • Charles L. Werner, ChairFire Department ChiefCity of Charlottesville, VA • Jeff Dulin, TreasurerFire Department Deputy ChiefCity of Charlotte, NC • Fuzzy FletcherExecutive DirectorTribal/Public SafetySnoqualmie Indian Tribe • Kay GossLiaisonInternational Association of Emergency Managers • Scott GregoryAssistant Secretary-GISState of California • Kate HaleEmergency Management AdministratorJames City County, VA Emergency Management • Bryan KoonDirectorFlorida Division of Emergency Management • Barney KrucoffGeographic Information OfficerMaryland Department of Information Technology • Jack PagottoHead/Multi-Agency Crisis Management S&T Canadian Safety & Security Program Defence R&D Canada’s Centre for Security Science • Captain Steven PollackovGIS Commanding OfficerFire Department of New York • Steve ProctorExecutive DirectorUtah Communications Agency Network • Eddie ReyesDeputy Police ChiefCity of Alexandria Police Department • Major General William N. Reddel IIIAdjutant GeneralNew Hampshire National Guard • For more information about the NISC • www.nisconsortium.org • info@nisconsortium.org

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