[Scan-DC] FCC Workshop

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On  Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. EDT, the Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) will host a workshop available to the general public via  an online 
webinar.  The goal of the workshop is to examine existing and  potential 
uses of broadband technology by public safety entities and ways in  which 
broadband technology can enhance homeland security.  The workshop  will bring 
together representatives from the public safety community, government  
agencies, industry, and academia to discuss interoperability, redundancy, cyber  
security, 911, and pandemic response, among other issues.  The first panel  
will focus on use of broadband applications by first responders to communicate 
 emergency information and to prepare for, respond to and recover from  
emergencies.  This panel will also explore issues relating to  
interoperability, redundancy, and the cost of providing broadband access to  public safety.  
The second panel will focus on the impact of broadband  technology on 
particular homeland security issues, such as cyber security,  pandemics, 
bioterrorism, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.  The  panel will also 
examine current and future public safety use of managed  IP-networks.  
To join  the webinar, you will first need to register and also set up the  
required software on your computer prior to the event.  Visit the following  
website to register and for more details: 
_http://www.broadband.gov/ws_pshs.html_ 
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