National Warning System

FEMA Awards AT&T 4 EIS Contracts Valued at $167M/5-Years to Modernize Its Communications Capabilities

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded AT&T * fourseparate contracts for modernized communications capabilities to help FEMA improve its ability to deliveritsmissiontohelppeoplebefore,during, andafterdisasters.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded AT&T * fourseparate contracts for modernized communications capabilities to help FEMA improve its ability to deliveritsmissiontohelppeoplebefore,during, andafterdisasters.
  • Inawarding these agreements, FEMA selects AT&T as its single integratedcommunications provider for the vast majorityof its telecommunications services.
  • What is the scope of capabilities AT&T will provide to FEMA?
  • AT&T will continue to provide FEMA with a fully managed solution while moving existing billingto the new EIS contract.

Harrison County Selects OnSolve To Power Alert Harrison County, An Emergency Notification and Public Warning System for Local Residents

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

"We're proud to partner with OnSolve to launch Alert Harrison County," said Harrison CountyEMADirector Greg Reas.

Key Points: 
  • "We're proud to partner with OnSolve to launch Alert Harrison County," said Harrison CountyEMADirector Greg Reas.
  • Alert Harrison County, powered by OnSolve's critical communications technology, will enable the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency to leverage:
    The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) system, as OnSolve guides Harrison County through the process with its FEMA IPAWS implementation experts.
  • The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for strategic planning and organizational management of natural and man-made disasters including acts of terrorism occurring in Harrison County.
  • Harrison County's Emergency Management Agency works closely with state and federal agencies such as FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.