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California’s Wireless Alert and

Warning System Project

In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy in April, 2007, Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi announced plans for the creation of a system to broadcast messages to wireless communication devices in California communities, and has supported the continued development of other high-tech notification systems.

The initial concept for the wireless emergency alert system is for emergency messages to be transmitted from local or state government entities to all wireless devices within a specific geographical area.

Working with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office are bringing together subject matter experts in government and industry to review current efforts and discuss California’s alert systems and capabilities, with a specific focus on wireless systems.

The information from this initiative will also support OES’ charge under AB 2231 to convene a working group to assess existing and future technologies available in the public and private sectors for the expansion of transmission of emergency alerts to the public through a public-private partnership.

Alert and Warning Project Workshops and Meetings

OES will be convening the first meeting of an

Alert and Warning Working Group on March 27, 2008, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon,

at the OES Headquarters,

3650 Schriever Avenue, Mather, CA 95655. The meeting is open to the public

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CA OES, through the passage of AB 2231 last year, has been charged to examine policies, procedures and a framework for public-private partnerships with providers of mass communications systems that enhance public access to emergency alerts.

Over the next year, the Alert & Warning Work Group will be convening subject matter experts in government and industry to review current efforts and discuss California's alert systems and capabilities.

Please note that RSVP's are required for this meeting for security & planning purposes. RSVP by March 20th to Tyler Block at

tblock@ccp.csus.edu

If you would like more information or have questions about this project you can contact Natalie Torres, OES,

Natalie.Torres@oes.ca.gov

or (916) 845-8526.

1st Alert and Warning Workshop Meeting (Pavley Bill, AB 2231) March 27, 2008

Alert and Warning 2007 Workshop Information

August Wireless Alert and Warning Workshop Meeting Notes

(NEW)

August Wireless Alert and Warning Workshop Announcement & Agenda

August 14 & 21, 2007 Presentations

Amber Alerts - California Highway Patrol
Alert Messaging Overview - Sprint Nextel
Local Best Practice - Alert SF
Wireless Alert & Warning Workshops - AT&T
California's Public Alert System - OES
Federal Initiatives in Public Warning - Contra Costa County
Workshop for California Emergency Alerts - T-Mobile USA
Workshop for California Emergency Alerts - Verizon Wireless
DVD of August 14th, 2007 Presentation is available-
Contact Rob Allingham to request a copy

For More Information:

(916) 845-8400

oespublicprivate@oes.ca.gov

Additional Links

AB 2231 - Pavley

FCC’s Commercial Mobile Service Advisory Alert Committee

OES Public Private Partnership

Office of California Lt. Governor John Garamendi

California Public Utilities Commission