2 August 2000. Thanks to Anonymous.
See related sections: http://216.167.120.50/rnc2000-frp.htm
For Official Use Only
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Pages 57-58]
Attachment 10
Communications
Multi-Agency Communications Center (with FBI Command Post Operation)
FEMA-provided communications equipment at the MACC will consist of a notebook computer with a modem and a printer. The computers will need to be configured for Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS) access and connectable through the modem to a cellular phone. A spare battery will be required. It is anticipated that the MACC will arrange for at least two telephone lines for the liaison element. One line would need to be for analog service to accept a modem.
Also, secure voice communication needs to be available to FEMA liaison staff, or FEMA will need to deploy an instrument and provide keying to the liaison. A satellite telephone/radio (American satellite) needs to be deployed to the MACC for backup (standby) purposes. Liaisons deployed to the MACC will need a pager and cellular phone (with spare battery). It is recommended that the liaison element should share a secure cellular telephone as well.
Alternate Regional Operations Center
Voice and data T1 linkage needs to be in place at the Alternate ROC to effect required operations. A T1 for data is installed, but will need to be activated for the operational period. Existing facility telephone lines will handle initial requirements, but a T1 is required to meet operational requirements if there is an incident requiring a Federal response.
FEMA III notebook computers will be used to establish a local network and tie to the FEMA network. Portable printers will also be utilized. Thirty-six (36) workstations will need to be set up for the operational period.
Secure voice and data fax capability is required and will be provided either by FEMA III or by the MERS element.
MERS will establish satellite backup telecommunications capability along with HF radio linkage to other FEMA locations. MERS should deploy with adequate backup power source to support their operation and that of the Alternate ROC. This may require temporary placement of a generator unit ready for tie-in to the facility or lighting and power sets that can be placed into the operational rooms off the MERS organic backup power unit. The facility has been operated on backup power on previous occasions.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Emergency Operations Centers
FEMA-provided communications equipment at the EOCs will consist of a notebook computer that is configured for TACAC access. Liaisons deployed to the MACC will need a pager and cellular phone (with spare battery). Also, secure voice communication needs to be available to FEMA liaison staff at the EOCs. Pennsylvania is equipped with a STU III, but FEMA will need to deploy an instrument and provide keying to the liaison at the Philadelphia EOC.
Communications Personnel
Communications personnel from FEMA's Thomasville MERS will consist of approximately 20 management and communications technicians. This team will arrive at the Alternate ROC on or about July 28, 2000, to ensure communications connectivity of all elements.
Communications personnel are integral team members and will be under the management of the senior FEMA Logistics Manager at assigned duty locations during the RNC.
Communications staff will ensure that all FEMA personnel are trained in the handling and discipline of equipment scheduled for use during RNC operations. Systems checkout will occur during the initial stages of the operation. Communications staff will ensure that all communications equipment is promptly dismantled and returned to FEMA m or the Thomasville MERS following the end of RNC on August 5, 2000.
After-Duty Hours Communications Procedures
The Thomasville MOC will provide after-hours monitoring and contact the Duty
Officer of issues or incidents. In the event an after-shift crisis situation
occurs, or a situation occurs that may have implications for developing into
a crisis or emergency situation, the designated FEMA m Duty Officer will
immediately notify Regional management of the situation. Notification of
a crisis situation will also be made to the FOC.
[End]