“ComNET- 
Communications, News, Equipment & Training” 
Wednesday 23 August, 2006
2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

a.  Sponsors:  ComNET is the product of an interagency program effort from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Preparedness Directorate, bringing together the Office of Grants and Training (G&T) and the Preparedness Network (PREPnet).  ComNET is produced by the National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, a department of the Southeastern Public Safety Institute at St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida.  Additional support is furnished by the US Army Satellite Education Network (SEN) at Ft. Lee, VA. 

b.  Availability:  This FREE, public domain, previously recorded program will be available as scheduled on C/KU analog satellite downlinks and on the Military/Federal CDV GETN digital satellite networks.  A live web-cast with a closed captioning option will also be available at http://terrorism.spcollege.edu.  All programs are archived and available for later viewing from the website using Windows Media Player. GETN digital satellite downlinks are found at selected military and federal installations and at over 200 National Guard locations at Joint Force HQs (usually in state capital cities) and at other Army and Air National Guard locations.  Other federal and private satellite networks may also carry this program.  In addition, the program may be available to a limited number of non-satellite capable military and federal sites via VTC terrestrial relay.  Local site use coordination of satellite downlinks will be required. 

Will this program be web streamed?  Yes, this program will be available in a live and archived version.  Details will be furnished in the final coordination message upon registration.  You can also see past programs by clicking on “View Previous Broadcasts” from the FAST TRACK menu on the right of this page:  NTPI Webcasts.  You no longer have to create a user account name and password to access the webcasts.  

c.  Target Audience Statement:  The primary target audience includes federal, state and local law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency management, and public works.  Secondary audiences for this program include federal, state, and local police academies, university police, military police/security units, military emergency preparedness officials, National Guard Civil Support Teams, sheriff’s offices and public health officials.  

d.  Program Summary:  

Feature Stories for 23 August 2006 ComNET program include:

Resource Typing:  Resource Typing is an integral part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).  It enhances the ability of emergency managers to request and locate the resources they need during a disaster.  ComNET travels to the FEMA Headquarters to discuss the Resource Typing System.

Agroterrorism:  California produces much of the Nation’s food supply.  The Western Institute for Food Safety and Security (WIFSS), at the University of California, Davis (UCD), has developed DHS sponsored courses on Agroterrorism.  ComNET visits Sacramento to talk about this Grants and Training sponsored course.

Environmental Health and Vector Control:  After a major storm, like a flood, hurricane, or tornado, there may be standing water.  This water may attract mosquitoes that carry viruses that can be dangerous.  ComNET talks to a very special resource to combat this problem.

Water Search and Rescue:  Water Search and Rescue requires a highly skilled Marine Safety Staff who are experts in aquatic rescue and incident command.  They need to be equipped to respond to a variety of rescue incidents, including terrorism.  ComNET explores the specialized training and rescue services of Huntington Beach, CA, and uncovers how it has become a leading agency and international lifesaving model.

e.  CEUs, CMEs, Certificates:  We are pleased to announce that you may earn continuing education units or CEUs for viewing ComNET programs.  To register for CEUs, go to the NTPI website and click on “CEUs Online”.  This link will take you through the registration process, evaluation and the program test.  With a test grade of 75% or better, you will receive a CEU certificate via e-mail or U.S. mail. 

f.  Videotape Availability:  Videotapes of prior broadcasts of ComNET and Live Response programs are currently available from NTPI at no cost to those who request them.  Please send an e-mail with the following information to: Diana Ospina at: ospinad@spcollege.edu, or call 727-341-4130:  

Broadcast Title:
Broadcast Sponsor:
Broadcast Date:
Estimated number of viewers at your location:
Requester's Name:
Organizational Name:
Complete Mailing Address:
Telephone:
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g.  Videotape release (if taping from broadcast):  This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled.  There are no copyright restrictions on this program, however it MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing.  It may not be edited, segmented, or used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes by other networks without additional permission of the sponsors.   

h.  Satellite Coordinates and Site Support Materials Packet:  Satellite Coordinates are never publicly published.  You must register to receive the satellite coordinates.  Please register as requested in the next paragraph.  No printed site support materials will be available for this broadcast.   

i.  Registration:  All new sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary satellite coordinates (C/KU) or illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and Site Materials Website.  Sites may register at: ComNET Registration Site or by calling Ed Kronholm’s Office, the Satellite Registrations Coordinator,  toll-free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.  

j.  Future Programs: Program Dates For Year 2006  (Save the Date!)  

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