STATEWIDE RESILIENCE
INITIATIVES WORKSHOPS
FirstNet and the Washington Access Pass
Please join Washington OneNet, Washington State University's Division of Governmental Studies and Services and the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (PNWER CRDR) to learn more about FirstNet in Washington and site access control at one of the upcoming workshops:
May 7 - Seattle
May 12 - Everett
May 13 - Vancouver
May 29 - Tacoma

All workshops feature the same agenda, scheduled 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and include a continental breakfast.
Register for the workshop of your choice at:
Who should attend: Emergency managers, first responders, state and local government and private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators, service providers, business continuity professionals, and all others that have a stake in critical infrastructure recovery.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
FirstNet

The PNWER CRDR, partnering with WSU's DGSS, is supporting the Washington State OneNet Program Office in contacting a wide range of public and private organizations to seek your input on a new national program called FirstNet.  

Washington is in the process of educating stakeholders about the initiative and seeking input on the design and future of the program for our state. The intent of FirstNet is to provide a nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to first responders and associated disciplines and organizations that provide services during emergencies and disasters.  These digital services are also targeted towards the public and private owners and operators of critical infrastructure.  

By attending the FirstNet Workshop you will:
  • Gain an understanding of FirstNet and its capabilities
  • Understand general operating concepts for the system when it is built
  • Learn how you can participate in the design of the new FirstNet system here in Washington State
  • Get an opportunity to ask questions about the system and be able to interact at the workshop with other organizations who will have access to the new system
Access Pass

Economic recovery after a disaster depends on businesses gaining access to impacted areas to restore services. The CRDR is working with the Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD) to obtain stakeholder input on effective solutions for providing authorized personnel access to their facilities and critical infrastructure following a disaster.  

Kevin Burke, Private Industry Program Manager, for EMD has developed a conceptual solution to the access issue.  By participating in the Access Control portion of the workshop you will:
  • Receive a briefing on the conceptual access control system that has been drafted
  • Have the opportunity to understand the operational concepts for this system.
  • As individuals and organizations, provide feedback on the conceptual system to refine it and ensure it is functional to meet the needs of public safety and those wishing controlled access into disaster areas. 


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