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DTIS Operations and Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Communications

 Apparently in the context of the Tactical Interoperability Communication Scorecards and the drive toward multi-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary coordination of existing systems and future networks, San Francisco and Oakland announceed a promising program:

Inside Bay Area – SF, Oakland mayors announce new communications system
SAN FRANCISCO _ Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums was joined by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced the launch of a communications system they say would allow public agencies from cities around the Bay Area to effectively communicate in the event of a major disaster such as an earthquake.

Officials billed the effort _ which, when completed, they say, will allow seamless radio communication _ as the “nations largest urban area collaboration.”

“Its unprecedented,” Dellums said.

The government of San Francisco really gets it– their “Empower San Francisco” program is, on its face, all about helping citizens get in touch with city services and to deepen relationships in communities. At the same time, they see involved citizens as potential leaders after a disaster, and offer workshops on ” How to organize your neighborhood to be prepared for a disaster”. More here: EmpowerSF.org :: Welcome to the Network