Private Sector Integration

"The AHC provides states a forum to address the full spectrum of interoperability communications by providing opportunities for multi-state networking, coordination and training. It's efforts in this area will support states in reaching the goal of seamless communications in large disasters and emergencies."

Richard Canas
Former Director, NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness

Pennsylvania’s Region 13 Private Sector Initiative
During the webinar, you’ll learn more about how the Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland Security promotes the integration of public preparedness efforts with the private sector to help prepare and prevent major damages from occurring if a crisis or threat occurs. The PRBC for Homeland Security was created in 2005 after State and National Homeland Security, PA Region 13 Task Force, the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, universities and local businesses met to discuss how they could improve the regions readiness for future disasters. Their efforts align with the mission of the All Hazards Consortium - to establish a framework to promote the integration of public preparedness efforts with the private sector to better plan, respond and coordinate with each other.
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New Jersey’s Private Sector Help Desk Webinar – Friday October 14th 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT
During Hurricane Irene, New Jersey’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management established a private sector cell within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). Through this cell, NJ was able to collaborate with its private sector partners to provide real time updates, address requests and solve identified issues by working together. The private sector enterprise incorporated both the establishment of a list of private sector partners and the establishment of a private sector desk at the SEOC.

Featured Speakers include:
Charlie McKenna, Director, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness
Dennis Quinn, Assistant Deputy Director, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness
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Forming Public Private Partnerships to Prepare for a Post-Disaster Environment: Lessons-learned from Palm Beach County, Florida
The All Hazards Consortium (AHC) hosted a one hour webinar to outline a case study of the grass-roots effort in Palm Beach County, Florida, which established a “private sector run” partnership resulting in leveraging of resources, sharing of ideas, and a cohesive working relationship.

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Audio Replay of the AHC/IBM Web Seminar is Live
The "Emergency Response: Weathering the storm through public and private collaboration" web seminar is now available for replay.
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