Emergency Communications

No matter what the emergency, communications remain a vital component to keeping America safe, secure, and resilient.

On November 16, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018. This landmark legislation elevates the mission of the former National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) within DHS and establishes the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA enhances public safety interoperable communications at all levels of government, providing training, coordination, tools and guidance to help partners across the country develop their emergency communications capabilities.  Working with stakeholders across the country, CISA conducts extensive, nationwide outreach to support and promote the ability of emergency response providers and relevant government officials to continue to communicate in the event of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.

Additional information

• Emergency Communications Overview
• National Emergency Communications Plan
• Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS)
• Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP)
• Mobile Applications for Public Safety (MAPS)
• National Coordinating Center for Communications
• National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
• SAFECOM Program
• SHAred RESources (SHARES) High Frequency (HF) Radio Program
• Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP)
• Wireless Priority Service (WPS)