KAC offers webinars

From KSAPCO President Beth Leach: The National Association of Counties, through support by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications is offering a series of FREE webinars on interoperable communications. The first webinar is Tuesday, April 13. Signing up for this series entitles you to participate in all four or in individual webinars as you choose. Please share the registration information with others who you think would be interested in participating so they can sign up, too. Not all the same people have to attend the same webinar. You can register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/636022690.Following are the dates and topics for the four webinars. All webinars will be held from 2:00-3:30 pm EST.
April 13: Interoperable Communications Governance and the SAFECOM Continuum. Provides an introduction to Interoperable Communications for Elected and Senior Leaders. This is helpful for anyone, particularly decision-makers, to understand the big picture and to obtain a good overview of Interoperable Communications today.
April 27: Developing Advanced Governance Structure Including Regional Governance Models. Governance defines how interoperable communications will work by, through, and with agencies within counties and with neighboring cities, towns, other counties, and states. This session will look at expanding governance structures for regional (multi-jurisdiction) applications.
May 18: Model Practices Engaged by Counties and Cities for Interoperable Communications. Hear from counties that have had successes with interoperable communications in various areas: governance, operating procedures, funding, and migrating to using newer digital technologies.
May 25: Grants and Funding for Interoperable Communications. Learn about the funding cycles and availability of support for interoperable communications from the federal and state level. County examples will also be provided on successful funding efforts.