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Name Type pdf other Year
State of Maine Alert and Warnings Policy (pdf):
This policy governs the use of Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and the procedures for issuing alerts and warnings in the State of Maine.
Grant Guidance Plan Policy 8312104-Maine Alert and Warnings Policy (pdf) 2024
National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) Version 2.0:
Nationally approved communication frequencies for interoperability. This document is a must for communication professionals. Produced by Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Emergency Communications.
Guidance 59521-National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) Version 2.0 2021
Communication Unit Leader (COML) Type 3 Recognition and Guidance:
Maine guidance for individual communications training and creation of a recognized Communications Unit Leader (COML)following the NIMS COML Standard.
Guidance Policy 90865-COML Recognition PDF 2023
State of Maine Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP):
This is the approved plan by DHS. All appendices and figures can be requested by official public safety agencies by emailing: HSGrants.Maine@maine.gov
Grant Guidance Plan 54971-Maine Statewide Communicatoin Interoperability Plan (SCIP) 2023
State of Maine Guidelines for County Access to IPAWS:
These guidelines outline the steps a County must take to be granted access to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).
Grant Guidance Plan Policy 8316732-State of Maine County IPAWS Guidelines (pdf) 2022
SAFECOM Grant Guidance FY 2023:
Reference guide for entities applying for federal financial assistance for emergency communications projects
Grant Guidance 54972-SAFECOM Grant Guidance FY 2023 2023
Maine Interoperable Communications Committee Charter (MICC):
Maine Interoperable Communications Committee (MICC) Charter
Policy 79515-doc 2009
National Emergency Communications Plan:
Plan 2019

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