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Public Safety Interoperability Communications (PSIC) Grant

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a one-time grant to increase interoperability between public safety entities. To qualify for this grant, MEMA was required to complete a State Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) which includes information from all levels of government.

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This plan is the basis for the Maine PSIC grant guidance which will govern the release of funds to county and local governments.

As part of the SCIP we are asking Public Safety entities to participate in the Communications Assets Survey and Mapping tool (CASM) program to map out and create a detailed picture of Maine’s public safety radio systems. An accurate picture of where we are today will allow us to make informed plans for improvement, and target funds to support those improvements.

Public Safety Interoperability Communication Grant Requirement

To be eligible for the upcoming PSIC grant any agency involved with an application will need to have the CASM Baseline spreadsheet completed. A copy of the spreadsheet and instructions are located below. The deadline for CASM data submission is before the PSIC grant application is due. That timeline will be posted after DHS has approved the state plan.

All DHS grants require NIMS compliance to be eligible.


For PSIC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Click Here.

 

For more information, please contact us.

PSIC Document Library

Name Type pdf rtf other
Communications Interoperability Plan Executive Summary Grant 53001-doc
  Maine State Communications Interoperability Plan Executive Summary
State of Maine Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Grant Guidance Plan 54971-doc
  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
CASM Baseline Spreadsheet Form Grant 51455-xls
  This spreadsheet is the baseline for collecting data to meet the PSIC aplication requirements.
CASM User Application Form Grant 51452-doc
  Use this form to request access to the Communication Assets Survey and Mapping Tool (CASM). Fill out the form, obtain all necessary signatures, and submit to MEMA.
SCIP Presentation to the Counties Grant Guidance 53006-ppt
  This is the copy of the ppt presentation to the counties
Maine Communications Interoperability Committee Members Brochure Grant 51599-doc
  By Executive Order, Governor Baldacci established the Maine Communications Interoperability Committee (MICC) in July 2007 for “the purpose of developing a plan for statewide voice and data communications interoperability to help ensure the safety of all citizens in day-to-day operations, natural disasters, emergency response scenarios, and terrorist incidents.”
Maine State Communications Network Summary (MScommNet) Grant Guidance Plan 54976-doc
  MScommNet summary.
SAFECOM Grant Guidance FY 2007 Grant Guidance 54972-pdf
  Federal Interoperability Grant Guidance
SAFECOM Interoperability Writing Guide for SOPs Grant Guidance Plan 54978-pdf
 
NTIA & DHS PSIC Grant Program Guidance Kit Grant Guidance 54974-pdf
  National Telecommunications and Information Administration Grant Guidance Kit.
2007 NIMS Compliance Policy (State of Maine) Grant Policy 42762-doc
  A quick reference for NIMS compliance, as it affects eligibility for Homeland Security Grants in Maine
2007 NIMS Implementation Table (DHS) Grant Guidance 42758-pdf
  Schedule for NIMS compliancy, published by the Department of Homeland Security

 

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Last update: 06/25/08