Monday, July 6, 2009

 
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Source: National Governors Association
Federal, state, and local governments have made significant progress toward advancing
interoperable communications; however, many challenges remain. The 2008 National Governors
Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Homeland Security Directors' Survey
identified public safety interoperability as one of the top priorities of state and territorial
homeland security advisors. Interoperable communications allow first responders, public safety
agencies, and leadership to communicate and operate effectively during an emergency situation—
a need emphasized by the events of September 11, 2001, and by the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricane
season. Remaining challenges for the states in advancing a strengthened and sophisticated
interoperable solution include: ...

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