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Subject: Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Version 1.1 OASIS Standard
We have found the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Profile to be acceptable as it stands, with one exception; the new technology that is being applied to warning systems could be different in the respective states. That is why a controlling body, so to speak, should be formed in each state, and should be cognizant of the technology and determine what method or methods work best for them, and could be integrated into other systems. To make IPAWS a doable program, it will be necessary to have the cooperation of every state, and everyone knowing and utilizing the CAP system. Please consider harmonizing data element tags and valid entries with the National Information Exchange Model (www.niem.gov) and the US DHS Geospatial Data Model (www.fgdc.gov). Conversely, it may be necessary to engage these standards groups so that they may allow for exceptions unique to EAS line of business. Explicit convergence between your organization, NIEM and FGDC will assure the broadest range of interoperability possible, and will greatly reduce the effort and costs for our organization's compliance. Further, compliance with NIEM is a requirement and adherence to FGDC guidance is recommended, for continued funding of the State by US DHS. Robert O. (R.O.) Stanley Early Alert-Warning Program Manager Division of Planning Indiana Department of Homeland Security 302 W. Washington Street, Room E-208 Indianapolis IN 46204 Office: (317) 232-6878 Cell: (317) 694-9155 E-mail: rstanley@dhs.IN.gov www.in.gov/dhs "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." - 10th Amendment
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