integrated public alert and warning system ipaws get alerts, stay alive 2012 national radiological...
TRANSCRIPT
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System IPAWS
Get Alerts Stay Alive
2012 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Conference
April 26 2012
2
The Evolution of Public Emergency Alerting
Originally called the ldquoKey Station Systemrdquo the CONtrol of ELectromagnetic RADiation (CONELRAD) was established in August 1951
Participating stations tuned to 640 amp 1240 kHz AM and initiated a special sequence and procedure designed to warn citizens
IPAWS modernizes and integrates the nationrsquos alert and warning infrastructure
Integrates new and existing public alert and warning systems and technologies thru adoption of new alert information exchange format - the Common Alerting Protocol or CAP
Provides authorities a broader range of message options and multiple communications pathways
original timeline info borrowed from The Broadcast Archive by Barry Mishkind The Eclectic Engineer
EBS was initiated to address the nation through audible alerts It did not allow for targeted messaging
System upgraded in 1976 to provide for better and more accurate handling of alert receptions
Originally designed to provide the President with an expeditious method of communicating with the American Public it was expanded for use during peacetime at state and local levels
EAS jointly coordinated by the FCC FEMA and NWS
Designed for President to speak to American people within 10 minutes
EAS messages composed of 4 partsbullDigitally encoded headerbullAttention SignalbullAudio AnnouncementbullDigitally encoded end-of-message marker
Provided for better integration with NOAA weather and local alert distribution to broadcasters
CONELRAD EBS EAS IPAWS1951 - 1963 1963 - 1997 1997 - - - - - - - - present -
3
IPAWS Vision
Integration of public alert communications systemsndash One emergency alert message delivered to all available public channelsndash Easy to use for public safetyalerting authorities
Provide Timely Alert And Warning To American People To Preserve Life And Property
Improves and Enhances emergency alerting by increasing ndash reliability that affected citizens receive an alert via at least one path ndash likelihood that citizens react to emergency alerts
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
IPAWS ArchitectureStandards based alert message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones
web applications widgets web sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator
Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)
HazCollect
Local
State
Territorial
Tribal
Federal
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essagesIPAWS compliant
CAP Alert Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination ToolsState Local Unique Alerting Systems
American People
Digital Signage
Siren
All Radio and TVAM FM Digital Analog Cable and Satellite
Emergency
IPAWS Capabilities Overview
bull StateLocal alerts sent thru IPAWS are distributed tondash Local radio and TV stations participating in local EAS ndash Cellular phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)ndash NOAA for broadcast over local NOAA Weather All Hazards Radiondash Websites and services (expected operational in May 2012)
bull Public alerts published to IPAWS alert feed for distribution by internet information services and applications that choose to monitor IPAWS for alert information
IPAWS is Operational Now (Not all EAS or cellular participants are online yet)
bull Public safety officials who choose (optional) can use IPAWS for integrated distribution of alert and warning information within their jurisdiction ndash As of 27 March
bull 15 Statelocalother public safety authorities are already usingbull 17 new applications are in process (list maintained at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsauthorized_localitiesshtm)
5
IPAWShellip So what
Why should a local or state organization go to the trouble of integrating with IPAWS
A local system integrated with IPAWS can at the same time as activation of your local public alerting systems also distribute your alert message to
ndash your participating local radio and TV EAS participants
ndash local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
AND
ndash broadcast a Wireless Emergency Alert to cell phones and
ndash deliver the alert message to participating Internet services and applications
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
2
The Evolution of Public Emergency Alerting
Originally called the ldquoKey Station Systemrdquo the CONtrol of ELectromagnetic RADiation (CONELRAD) was established in August 1951
Participating stations tuned to 640 amp 1240 kHz AM and initiated a special sequence and procedure designed to warn citizens
IPAWS modernizes and integrates the nationrsquos alert and warning infrastructure
Integrates new and existing public alert and warning systems and technologies thru adoption of new alert information exchange format - the Common Alerting Protocol or CAP
Provides authorities a broader range of message options and multiple communications pathways
original timeline info borrowed from The Broadcast Archive by Barry Mishkind The Eclectic Engineer
EBS was initiated to address the nation through audible alerts It did not allow for targeted messaging
System upgraded in 1976 to provide for better and more accurate handling of alert receptions
Originally designed to provide the President with an expeditious method of communicating with the American Public it was expanded for use during peacetime at state and local levels
EAS jointly coordinated by the FCC FEMA and NWS
Designed for President to speak to American people within 10 minutes
EAS messages composed of 4 partsbullDigitally encoded headerbullAttention SignalbullAudio AnnouncementbullDigitally encoded end-of-message marker
Provided for better integration with NOAA weather and local alert distribution to broadcasters
CONELRAD EBS EAS IPAWS1951 - 1963 1963 - 1997 1997 - - - - - - - - present -
3
IPAWS Vision
Integration of public alert communications systemsndash One emergency alert message delivered to all available public channelsndash Easy to use for public safetyalerting authorities
Provide Timely Alert And Warning To American People To Preserve Life And Property
Improves and Enhances emergency alerting by increasing ndash reliability that affected citizens receive an alert via at least one path ndash likelihood that citizens react to emergency alerts
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
IPAWS ArchitectureStandards based alert message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones
web applications widgets web sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator
Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)
HazCollect
Local
State
Territorial
Tribal
Federal
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essagesIPAWS compliant
CAP Alert Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination ToolsState Local Unique Alerting Systems
American People
Digital Signage
Siren
All Radio and TVAM FM Digital Analog Cable and Satellite
Emergency
IPAWS Capabilities Overview
bull StateLocal alerts sent thru IPAWS are distributed tondash Local radio and TV stations participating in local EAS ndash Cellular phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)ndash NOAA for broadcast over local NOAA Weather All Hazards Radiondash Websites and services (expected operational in May 2012)
bull Public alerts published to IPAWS alert feed for distribution by internet information services and applications that choose to monitor IPAWS for alert information
IPAWS is Operational Now (Not all EAS or cellular participants are online yet)
bull Public safety officials who choose (optional) can use IPAWS for integrated distribution of alert and warning information within their jurisdiction ndash As of 27 March
bull 15 Statelocalother public safety authorities are already usingbull 17 new applications are in process (list maintained at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsauthorized_localitiesshtm)
5
IPAWShellip So what
Why should a local or state organization go to the trouble of integrating with IPAWS
A local system integrated with IPAWS can at the same time as activation of your local public alerting systems also distribute your alert message to
ndash your participating local radio and TV EAS participants
ndash local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
AND
ndash broadcast a Wireless Emergency Alert to cell phones and
ndash deliver the alert message to participating Internet services and applications
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
3
IPAWS Vision
Integration of public alert communications systemsndash One emergency alert message delivered to all available public channelsndash Easy to use for public safetyalerting authorities
Provide Timely Alert And Warning To American People To Preserve Life And Property
Improves and Enhances emergency alerting by increasing ndash reliability that affected citizens receive an alert via at least one path ndash likelihood that citizens react to emergency alerts
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
IPAWS ArchitectureStandards based alert message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones
web applications widgets web sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator
Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)
HazCollect
Local
State
Territorial
Tribal
Federal
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essagesIPAWS compliant
CAP Alert Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination ToolsState Local Unique Alerting Systems
American People
Digital Signage
Siren
All Radio and TVAM FM Digital Analog Cable and Satellite
Emergency
IPAWS Capabilities Overview
bull StateLocal alerts sent thru IPAWS are distributed tondash Local radio and TV stations participating in local EAS ndash Cellular phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)ndash NOAA for broadcast over local NOAA Weather All Hazards Radiondash Websites and services (expected operational in May 2012)
bull Public alerts published to IPAWS alert feed for distribution by internet information services and applications that choose to monitor IPAWS for alert information
IPAWS is Operational Now (Not all EAS or cellular participants are online yet)
bull Public safety officials who choose (optional) can use IPAWS for integrated distribution of alert and warning information within their jurisdiction ndash As of 27 March
bull 15 Statelocalother public safety authorities are already usingbull 17 new applications are in process (list maintained at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsauthorized_localitiesshtm)
5
IPAWShellip So what
Why should a local or state organization go to the trouble of integrating with IPAWS
A local system integrated with IPAWS can at the same time as activation of your local public alerting systems also distribute your alert message to
ndash your participating local radio and TV EAS participants
ndash local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
AND
ndash broadcast a Wireless Emergency Alert to cell phones and
ndash deliver the alert message to participating Internet services and applications
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
4
Alert Disseminators (public alerting systems)
IPAWS ArchitectureStandards based alert message protocols authenticated alert message senders shared trusted access amp distribution networks alerts delivered to more public interface devices
cell phones
web applications widgets web sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAA
Alert Aggregator
Gateway
the Message Router(Open Platform for
Emergency Networks)
HazCollect
Local
State
Territorial
Tribal
Federal
ETN
FM RBDS
NWS
CA
P m
ess
ages
CA
P m
essagesIPAWS compliant
CAP Alert Origination Tools
IPAWS OPEN
Future Technologies
Alerting Authorities
Includes NOAA
IPAWS compliant CAP Alert
Origination ToolsState Local Unique Alerting Systems
American People
Digital Signage
Siren
All Radio and TVAM FM Digital Analog Cable and Satellite
Emergency
IPAWS Capabilities Overview
bull StateLocal alerts sent thru IPAWS are distributed tondash Local radio and TV stations participating in local EAS ndash Cellular phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)ndash NOAA for broadcast over local NOAA Weather All Hazards Radiondash Websites and services (expected operational in May 2012)
bull Public alerts published to IPAWS alert feed for distribution by internet information services and applications that choose to monitor IPAWS for alert information
IPAWS is Operational Now (Not all EAS or cellular participants are online yet)
bull Public safety officials who choose (optional) can use IPAWS for integrated distribution of alert and warning information within their jurisdiction ndash As of 27 March
bull 15 Statelocalother public safety authorities are already usingbull 17 new applications are in process (list maintained at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsauthorized_localitiesshtm)
5
IPAWShellip So what
Why should a local or state organization go to the trouble of integrating with IPAWS
A local system integrated with IPAWS can at the same time as activation of your local public alerting systems also distribute your alert message to
ndash your participating local radio and TV EAS participants
ndash local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
AND
ndash broadcast a Wireless Emergency Alert to cell phones and
ndash deliver the alert message to participating Internet services and applications
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
IPAWS Capabilities Overview
bull StateLocal alerts sent thru IPAWS are distributed tondash Local radio and TV stations participating in local EAS ndash Cellular phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)ndash NOAA for broadcast over local NOAA Weather All Hazards Radiondash Websites and services (expected operational in May 2012)
bull Public alerts published to IPAWS alert feed for distribution by internet information services and applications that choose to monitor IPAWS for alert information
IPAWS is Operational Now (Not all EAS or cellular participants are online yet)
bull Public safety officials who choose (optional) can use IPAWS for integrated distribution of alert and warning information within their jurisdiction ndash As of 27 March
bull 15 Statelocalother public safety authorities are already usingbull 17 new applications are in process (list maintained at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsauthorized_localitiesshtm)
5
IPAWShellip So what
Why should a local or state organization go to the trouble of integrating with IPAWS
A local system integrated with IPAWS can at the same time as activation of your local public alerting systems also distribute your alert message to
ndash your participating local radio and TV EAS participants
ndash local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
AND
ndash broadcast a Wireless Emergency Alert to cell phones and
ndash deliver the alert message to participating Internet services and applications
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
IPAWShellip So what
Why should a local or state organization go to the trouble of integrating with IPAWS
A local system integrated with IPAWS can at the same time as activation of your local public alerting systems also distribute your alert message to
ndash your participating local radio and TV EAS participants
ndash local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
AND
ndash broadcast a Wireless Emergency Alert to cell phones and
ndash deliver the alert message to participating Internet services and applications
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
CA
P
Messages
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
cell phones
web applications widgets sites social media
Emergency Alert System
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
Internet Services
NOAAHazCollect
Local Authorities
NWS
IPAWS OPEN
Local Unique Alerting Systems
Local Public
All Radio and TV
Emergency
NPP
OROs
State Authorities
Others
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
IPAWS Public Alerting Channels
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
All EAS Participants are required to monitor IPAWS for a national EAS emergency alert message
FCC deadline for EAS participants to begin receiving CAP formatted alerts from IPAWS is June 30 2012
ndash Some participants have already installed updated equipment and are monitoring the IPAWS EAS Feed
ndash 4 test messages (RWTs) per week are posted on the IPAWS EAS Feed
State and Local authorities can use IPAWS to route alerts to local EAS stations
IPAWS should complement - but not replace - the systems you are currently using for EAS
EAS Participants are defined by the FCCrsquos EAS rules in CFR 47 Part 11 and include all radio and television broadcast cable satellite and wireline providers (eg Verizon FiOS or ATT Uverse)
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
10
How does the EAS Feed work
Alerts sent to IPAWS-OPEN by federal state and local alerting authorities are posted to the IPAWS EAS Feed hosted at the FEMA data centers
EAS Participants configure their EAS devices to monitor the IPAWS EAS Feedminus local locationFIPS codes for the participating station
minus what alerts they will broadcast in accordance with local and state agreementspolicies
minus the IPAWS EAS Feed URL (could also monitor a state or local CAP alert server)
EAS devices poll the EAS feed for relevant active alerts fitting the stations profile
Appropriate Alerts are retrieved and broadcast in accordance with the State EAS Plan and any agreements with local officials
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
11
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
IPAWS is the only way emergency managers can access the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Enables authorized public safety officials to send 90 character geographically targeted emergency alerts to cellular phones in a danger zone
Uses ldquocell broadcastrdquo technology to avoid network congestion
Cellular carrier participation voluntary
ndash 142 carriers have opted-in
Citizens may opt-out of receiving alerts
ndash New phones are delivered opted-in
Significantly Different from SMSemail based alerting systems
ndash Not subscription based -- true location based alerting
ndash Sends alerts to phones in an area - not to a database of phone numbers
ndash For ldquoAlertsrdquo onlyhellip not for notification type messages
ndash Only for emergencies categorized asbull Imminent Threat (Severity Urgency Certainty)
bull AMBER Child Abduction Emergency
bull Presidential ( Cannot Opt-Out )
CMAS is the result of Public-Private Partnership
ndash cellular carriers FEMA and rules per the FCC
CMAS capability is free to alerters and alertees ndash no usage or text message charges
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
12
WEACMAS
bull Status
ldquoFCC Regulatory startrdquo date for wireless carriers is April 7 2012 Early launch of capability to NYC completed in Dec 2011
As of March 28th
5 carriers connected to IPAWS ATampT T-Mobile Sprint US Cellular Verizon Wireless
26 carriers are in process
110 more have opted-in per FCC website
Carrier network readiness and handset availability varies
Carrier is the only source of info for networkhandset status info
Access to CMAS for WEA is only via IPAWS
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
13
WEA Compatible Phones so farhellip
ATampT Wireless SprintHTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO Design 4G
Kyocera Brio
Kyocera Duracore
Kyocera DuraMax
LG Marque
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Transform Ultra
Samsung Trender
Sanyo Inuendo
Sanyo Milano
Sanyo Vero
T-MobileLG DoublePlaytradeNokia Lumia 710T-Mobilereg
myTouchregT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg QT-Mobilereg
myTouchreg 4GSamsung Galaxy
Blaze 4G
Verizon WirelessDroid 2 Global by
MotorolaDroid Pro by MotorolaDroid X2 by MotorolaMotorola CitrustradeLG Cosmostrade 2LG ReveretradeLG Enlightentrade
Carrier Info Webpage links
- httpwwwattcomesupportarticlejspsid=KB409415fbid=E6ou0RK9fNq
- httpcommunitysprintcombawservletJiveServletdownloadBody2811-102-1-2310Wireless20Emergency20Alert20FAQpdf
- httpwwwt-mobilecomshopphonesfeatures=a9140e65-fb7b-42f2-88e5-454b2ed235af
- httpsupportverizonwirelesscomclcfaqsWireless20Serviceemergency_alerts_faqhtml
- httpwwwuscellularcomuscellularsupportfaqfaqDetailsjsptopic=wireless-emergency-alertshtml
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Captivate Glide
Motorola Atrix 2
US CellularSamsung Character
with software update available by visiting a Service
Technician at a US Cellular retail store
More handsets coming soon
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
14
Examples of WEA messages on phones
observed in NYC testing
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
15
Federal Government Roles in WEACMAS
FCCrsquos Public Safety amp Homeland Security Bureau is the regulatory authority for CMASndash Requirements for participation in the voluntary Commercial Mobile Alert System are defined in
Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 10
FEMArsquos IPAWS-OPEN is the ldquoFederal Alert Gatewayrdquo defined in the FCC rules
ndash Authenticates public alerting authorities
ndash Provides technical interface to carriers
For regulatory questions
ndash see the FCCrsquos website at httptransitionfccgovpshsservicescmashtml
ndash or contactGregory CookeAssociate Chief Policy and Licensing DivisionPublic Safety amp Homeland Security BureauFederal Communications Commission (202) 418-2351 GregoryCookefccgov
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
Per the FCC carriers to begin offering WEA service on April 7 2012
ndash Howeverhellip contact the FCC and your local carriers for details
ndash At this time only Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Wireless ATampT and US Cellular are connected to the IPAWS CMAS gateway
ndash Only Sprint has declared readiness to broadcast WEAs in all service areas
ndash ATampT Verizon Wireless T-Mobile have declared readiness in NYC
Monitor the IPAWS web page for updates providing
ndash Link to a CTIA Wireless Association web page with list of carriers participating in WEACMAS
ndash List of Wireless Carrier Points of Contact for WEA information
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
17
NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
The National Weather Service (NWS) All-Hazards Emergency Message Collection System or HazCollect can be accessed through IPAWS
HazCollect enables emergency alert messages from local alerting authorities to be broadcast over local NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio transmitters
Permission to access Hazcollect must be coordinated and approved through the NWS in coordination with your local Weather Forecast Office
minus additional info at httpwwwnwsnoaagovoshazcollect
HazCollect interface between FEMA IPAWS and NOAA has been in place since 2010
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
18
Internet Services Applications
Internet web services and applications that choose may request access to monitor and retrieve public alerts in CAP format from IPAWS
minus Soon IPAWS Public Alerts Feed is in final development
Services then post or distribute emergency alerts informationminus eg Googleorg Public Alerts web page publishes active alerts retrieved from NOAA and
the USGS at wwwgoogleorgpublicalerts
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
19
How to become an IPAWS user
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
20
CaveatsTo leverage the IPAWS capabilities and public alerting channels
Need to implement or obtain an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash ie a CAP compliant tool that interoperates with IPAWS-OPEN
ndash To date 13 vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
bull list of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
ndash Four grant programs include language that can be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Need StateTerritorialTribal authorization for Public Alerting Authority in your area
Need to coordinate with your local EAS Participants to carry your message
Need to coordinate with your local NOAA NWS Weather Forecast Office for approval to broadcast Non Weather Emergency Messages over NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio
Also note that CMASWEA is not deployed everywhere yet and not all handset are compatible Likely to take several years for wide spread coverage to be deployed
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
21
What do you need to do to use IPAWS1 You need an IPAWS-compatible software tool
ndash List of vendors developing compatible tools is on IPAWS website
2 Execute a security Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DHSFEMAbull Formalizes approval for message exchange between your system and IPAWS-OPEN system ndash the MOA
application is on the IPAWS website
The MOA establishes an IPAWS Collaborative Operating Group (COG) account for your organization
bull COGs may be established for Stateterritorial regional or local level organizations
bull COG owners administer their own member accounts through their software system
Once the these steps are complete a digital certificate is issued for installation on your IPAWS-compatible tool that is used to digitally sign all of your messages
You now have the ability to exchange alert information only with other COGs
If your organization also seeks public alerting authority through IPAWS an additional application is requiredhellip
Info and forms are at httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsalerting_authoritiesshtm2
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
22
Application for Public Alerting Authority
If your organization wants to leverage IPAWS public alerting channels a few additional steps are required
3 Complete an additional application for public alerting authority on behalf of the COG organization is required (public alerting application is available by request sent to IPAWSdhsgov)
The application will ask you to identify the IPAWS public alerting channels to be used (EAS WEACMAS HazCollect)
the geographic extent of alerting authority (Statewide Multi-county Single county)
the Event Codes (from EASSAME) the organization is authorized to use - this must be consistent with State and local EAS and other local Operating Plans
4 Complete EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 ldquoIntegrated Public Alert and Warning Systemrdquo
Why does FEMA need State or other formal validation of your ldquoalerting authorityrdquo
ndash Ensures that alerting permissions are coordinated and consistent with State Territorial Tribal EAS and AMBER Alert plans or other state and local public warning plans
ndash Preferably your public alerting application should be routed and signed by a designated state authority before being submitted to FEMA IPAWS has found a designated authority for most states Request info for your state from IPAWSdhsgov
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
23
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 1 -- Select IPAWS compatible software
FEMA does not provide a ldquofront endrdquo user interface
FEMA works with public and private third party developers who design their software or equipment to be compatible with IPAWS
For a list of developers see httpwwwfemagovpdfemergencyipawsopen_developerspdf
Some vendors have submitted their products for testing by the FEMA Supporting Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) A list of products that have completed testing is on the Responder Knowledge Base - httpwwwrkbus search ldquoIPAWSrdquo
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
24
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 2 ndash Apply for a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA
Application and instructions are available from the Website
Form includes your contact and system information
A custom MOA is returned to you for signature
Must be signed by an official authorized to execute such agreements
MOA includes security notification and recordkeeping requirements
A copy of FEMA executed MOA is returned with a digital certificate used to configure your system
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
Only needed if you want to use IPAWS for public alerting (vs interoperability only)
Application instructions and state reviewer contact information are sent to you as part of the MOA process
Form includesndash Systems desired (ie EAS CMAS HazCollect)
ndash Geographic area of alerting authority (FIPS codes)
ndash Event code options (eg CEM etc)
Complete the form and send to your state reviewer for signature verifying consistency with state plans and current practice
Return the signed form to FEMA
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
26
How to sign up for IPAWSStep 4 ndash Complete IPAWS Web-based training
Can be done at any time
EMI Independent Study course IS-247httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Approximately two hoursndash Lesson 1 Introduction to IPAWS
ndash Lesson 2 Appropriate Effective and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
ndash Lesson 3 Common Alerting Protocol Message Composition
Complete a final exam and receive a training certificate from EMI
For COG POC forward a copy of your training certification to complete the MOA process
For all other COG members retain on file
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
27
EMI Independent Study course for Alerting Authorities (IS-247)
On-line at FEMA Emergency Management Institute
httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
ndash Independent study course
ndash Approx 2 hours to complete
ndash Provides
bull increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings
bull skills to draft more appropriate effective and accessible warning messages and
bull best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
28
FEMA IPAWS Language in Federal Grant Programs Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP) and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grants Program (IECGP) may be used to enhance existing or establish new alert and warning programs
Organizations seeking grants are encouraged to contact FEMA Grants Office and IPAWS Office prior to initiating program activities
ndash program guidance tools resources and updates are available
ndash contact IPAWS Office at ipawsdhsgov
Grants can be used for planning and equipment purchases
ndash Planning development or enhancement of public alert and warning plans interoperability governing bodies development or enhancement of alert and warning assessments and inventories development or enhancement of alert and warning protocols planning for emerging technologies
ndash Equipment design construction implementation enhancement replacement and maintenance of emergency response communications systems and equipment planning procurement and deployment of emerging technology systems
Remember FEMA grant business is done through the State---counties locals private entities etc must go throughcoordinate with the State to obtain grant funds
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
29
Information for your vendor Three documents define CAP as it will be implemented and used in IPAWS
ndash OASIS CAP Standard v12
ndash IPAWS Specification to the CAP Standard(CAP v12 IPAWS USA Profile v10)
ndash CAP to EAS Implementation Guide
An IPAWS-OPEN Developers Guide is available via request to IPAWSdhsgov
Monthly Webinars for System Developers - see IPAWS web page for schedule and archives httpwwwfemagovemergencyipawsworking_groupshtm
39 Vendors have declared intent to develop IPAWS public alert posting interoperating tools - 13 Vendors have demonstrated successful posting of a digitally signed CAP public alert to IPAWS in the test environment
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
30
For more information
Email the IPAWS inbox IPAWSdhsgov
IPAWS Website httpwwwfemagovemergencyipaws
EMI Independent Study Course IS-247 httptrainingfemagovEMIWebISis247asp
Mailing list for IPAWS Webinar noticeshttpservicegovdeliverycomservicesubscribehtmlcode=USDHSFEMA_165
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
31
IPAWS Program Office POCs
AntwaneJohnsondhsgovOffice (202) 646-4383
Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
WadeWitmerdhsgov
Office (202) 646-2523
Deputy Director Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
MarkLucerodhsgov
Office (202) 646-1386
Chief Engineering Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Division
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
State amp Local officials using IPAWS
32
Currently connected
Applications in process
As of 27 March
NOAA plans to be operational for all areas of the US in May Only alerts for the most severe weather will be sent as WEA
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
33
Additional IPAWS Information Resources
Developed for StateLocal public safety and EAS Participants to use for EAS test preparation information and education activities
ndash State Toolkit for IPAWS Adoptionbull
ndash EAS Best Practices Guidebull
ndash EAS Test Informational Toolkitbull
Technical and procedural info on how to configure EAS equipment industry best practices history and info on how to use EAS
General EAS and Nationwide EAS Test Information recommended practical approaches for EAS public awareness campaigns tools for customization of EAS for State and local government
Information to assist state county and local government officials in adopting incorporating and using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and IPAWS
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
34
Additional Info
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
CAP Message is created in alerting tool and sent to the IPAWS-OPEN
How IPAWS Workshellip
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
IPAWS-OPEN verifies digital signature validates CAP file and determines where it goes
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
Dissemination channels either receive a pushed message or poll for a message from IPAWS-OPEN
Alerts broadcast to local consumer
devices
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
38
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base Website Posts Supplier Declarations of Conformance to IPAWS CAP specifications
Goto httpswwwrkbussearchcfmtypeid=5
bull 10 vendor declarations and test reports posted
FEMA NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (NIMS STEP) to continuing testing for IPAWS CAP specifications
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-
IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
39
LocalStateOGA systems and
infrastructure
Private Sector Industry systems and infrastructure
FEMA IPAWS infrastructure FEMA PEP Stations
XM Radio
NPR
Hybrid FEMA IPAWS and Private Sector infrastructure
President
White House infrastructure
FEMA Operations
Centers
- Slide 1
- IPAWS Capabilities Overview
- IPAWShellip So what
- Concept LocalNPPORO alerting integration with IPAWS
- Slide 8
- Emergency Alert System and IPAWS CAP
- Local Availability When will CMASWEA be in my area
- How to sign up for IPAWS Step 3 ndash Apply for public alerting permissions
- State amp Local officials using IPAWS
- Slide 35
- Slide 36
- Slide 37
- IPAWS Architecture ndash including National EAS components
-