The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ will host its second town-hall meeting on FirstNet, the federal government’s planned nationwide public safety communications network.
Those who attend will hear directly from a FirstNet representative about FirstNet’s national service vision, service offers and applications; learn about California’s developments and current initiatives; hear how FirstNet will impact public safety communications; and other local perspectives. Other topics will include the network’s cost and when it might be available.
Congressional legislation has allocated spectrum in the 700 MHz band and up to $7 billion for construction of the FirstNet network.
The meeting in Bakersfield is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kern County Board of Supervisors Chambers. Space is limited. Register by email at CalFRN@caloes.ca.gov or phone at (916) 657-9172 to attend. To view the meeting on WebEx, register at https://pscmeetings.webex.com.
Here’s a summary from CalOES of the first town-hall meeting on July 16 in Lakeport.
Future meetings are planned in Vacaville (Sept. 24) and Santa Ana (Sept. 30).
