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Interoperability What is Interoperability? As defined by the Department of Homeland Security, and with regard to Communications, Interoperability is: “the ability for public safety, emergency response agencies and government officials to be able to communicate across levels of government, across disciplines/organizations, across jurisdictions as needed, on demand and as authorized.” Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) • In 2007, a Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP), required that each state form a multi-agency, multidisciplinary working group or State Interoperability Governing Body (SIGB) to develop the plan • This group, once established, became the foundation for SIEC structure and member agencies today • These member agencies along with additions based upon DHS/OEC recommendations established NC’s SIEC • NC SIEC is comprised of over 35 Departments and Agencies; meets on a quarterly basis. Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) • A collaborative effort to synchronize the strategic planning of local, tribal, regional, state and federal government emergency response agencies. • Provides all stakeholders with improved communications systems, improved first responder safety and support to their communities (Non-governmental emergency response organizations are included). CY 2013 Training Sessions • APR 23 & 24 - Incorporating Communications into Public Safety Exercises [RAL & CLT] • JUN 1 & 2 – Training AUXCOMM: Auxiliary Communications Workshop [RAL] • JUN 17 thru 20 - Public Safety Communications Center Operations Workshop [RAL & CLT] • Q4 2013 – AUXCOMM Train the Trainer [TBD] CY 2013 Projects • 3 Branch-based functional exercises during Q2-Q3 2013 • The development of a Tactical Interoperable Communications Field Operation Guide (TIC FOG) with mobile apps Tactical Interoperable Communication Plans • All nine (9) TICPs for each DPR is now posted to WebEOC • Hosted at WebEOC for Emergency Responders’ “eyes only” https://www.ncsparta.net/eoc7/plugins/filestore/ display.aspx?function=filelist&filefolderid=70 Contact North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management - Interoperability 4231 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4231 Clay Benton - Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (Interim) (919) 825- 2256- office; [email protected] Alyssa Young - Technical Writer (919) 825-2772 – office; [email protected]