NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATES!
2012 Nebraska APCO/NENA Annual Conference and Expo
October 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2012

Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel & Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista NE  68128

Reservations:
Identify yourself as being with "Nebraska APCO/NENA Annual Conference."
Embassy Suites: call (800) 362-2779
Courtyard by Marriott: call (866) 634-7155

Conference Accommodations:
Embassy Suites & Conference Center Website
Courtyard by Marriott Website

Area Attractions:
Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau Website
Sarpy County Tourism Website

Conference Contacts:
Conference Chair: Marilyn Gable  melon@sarpy.com (402) 593-4397
Exhibitors/Sponsors: Pam Kemper  pam.kemper@nebraska.gov  (402) 471-0209
Educational Sessions/Keynote Speakers: Sharon Codr  scodr@lincoln.ne.gov  (402) 441-7250
Registration & Menu: Linda Thurber lthurber@lincoln.ne.gov  (402) 441-6000
Theme & Door Prizes: Candy  Borman cborman@sarpy.com  (402) 593-4111
Evening Event: Lindsay Scheer  lscheer@lincoln.ne.gov  (402) 441-6000
Media Support: Megan Ellis  mellis@lincoln.ne.gov (402) 441-6000
Public Relations & Outreach: Patty Viberg pviberg@sarpy.com (402) 593-4111

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2011 Nebraska APCO/NENA Conference and Expo

Conference Agenda: Agenda (pdf) (posted 9/1/2011)

The Sponsors: The Sponsors (pdf)
The Exhibitors: The Exhibitors (pdf)

Exhibit Hall / General Assembly Layout: Exhibit Hall-General Assembly (pdf) (posted 9/6/2011)
Conference Center & Training Rooms Diagram: Conference Center Diagram (pdf) (posted 9/1/2011)

Exhibits:  8 x 8 foot pipe and draped spaces with an 8-ft table, 2 chairs and trash receptacle.

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The Nebraska Wireless Interoperable Network (N-WIN)

For agenda, meeting minutes and meeting handouts, go to: http://www.homelandplanning.nebraska.edu/newireless.php

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The Nebraska Council of Regions (NCOR)

For agenda, meeting minutes and meeting handouts, go to: http://www.homelandplanning.nebraska.edu/nebraskacouncil.php

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A Practical Guide To Narrowbanding
Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications Releases “A Practical Guide to Narrowbanding”

To assist the Nation’s public safety community and government officials in meeting the narrowband mandate, the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has released a guidance document entitled, "A Practical Guide to Narrowbanding.” 

Designed to provide best practices and recommendations for overcoming the most common challenges agencies may experience when transitioning to narrowband, “A Practical Guide to Narrowbanding” specifically contains the following:

• Step-by-step guide to assist affected VHF and UHF licensees, including recommendations for internal processes ranging from budget considerations to inventory of radio equipment, as well as external processes from coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions to ensuring FCC mandates for licenses and modifications are met
• State case studies that illustrate lessons learned by emergency response communities during the narrowband transition
• Customizable letter template to assist States in raising awareness of the narrowband transition among local stakeholders, and provide background information about the narrowbanding decision

The Guide is available for download on the OEC website, or, for more information, contact OEC at OEC@hq.dhs.gov.

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Nebraska SIEC

Nebraska SIEC Mutual Aid Plan – Updated April 4, 2008: PDF

Nebraska SIEC Mutual Aid (pdf)

Strategic Plan for State Wide Communications

Nebraska Communications Systems Map, 2007: PDF

Nebraska HS Communications Strategy, March 2006: PDF