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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the PSIC project related to the COPS Technology grant?

 

There is no relationship. These are two different grant programs. The Office of Information Technolocy (OIT) is working with the Department of Public Safety on the CAD/RMS project.

 

More Questions ...

• Can a community within my county be eligible for PSIC Grant funding if it has not submitted CASM data?
• How is the PSIC money being divided up across the state?
• How is the PSIC project related to the COPS Technology grant?
• How will current communications capabilities and gaps be assessed?
• How will the PSIC grant opportunity help my county go to digital over the next several years?
• How will the PSIC grant opportunity help my county go to narrow band?
• I can not find the Category Code for chargers or accessories listed in the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) that support the equipment I want to get funded. What do I do?
• I notice the SCIP Appendices and Figures in the MEMA PSIC Communications Document Library are not accessible. How do I get access to these documents?
• I received a yellow post card announcing the Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program. What is that all about?
• If my county is submitting a grant application, do all communities within my county need to be NIMS compliant to be eligible to receive the benefits of the grant?
• Maine got $7.5 million dollars for the PSIC grant. How is it being allocated?
• What do I if I I can't find the Category Code for chargers or accessories listed in the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) that supports the equipment I am applying for?
• What does a P25 Compliant radio cost?
• What is MSCommNet and how is it going to lead to better communications?
• Who is eligible for PSIC funds?
• Why do some cellular companies allow first responders to hang equipment and others do not?
• Will local EMA be included as part of the PSIC grant guidance?
• Will The FCC narrowbanding requirement affect one way paging?

 

Last update: 05/17/10

News

• April 26, 2013: Governor Congratulates Maine’s Emergency Management Community
• April 25, 2013: New Training Announcement: Essential Sign Language for First Responders
• April 24, 2013: MASAR Announces Annual Conference
• April 18, 2013: New Training Announcement: Planning for the Unique Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Needs of People with Medical Dependencies during a Disaster (MGT-411)
• April 12, 2013: April 2013 SCIP Newsletter
• April 10, 2013: Hazard Mitigation Grant Application Period Open

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