Homeland Security Television Returns–HSTV

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Homeland Security Television Returns–HSTV

The Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) confirmed that the Homeland Security Television is back online. The Homeland Security Television Channel (HSTV) is the world’s first online, on-demand television dedicated to homeland security and global development. It features broadcast-quality video programs that focus on all aspects of homeland security and the role of global development in fighting terrorism.

Viewers can watch a select group of programs that run 24/7 with the daily group of shows looping every 24 hours for free. (There is a minor monthly fee to access all the titles available in their archives.) HSTV in coming months will add new titles and programs, including a training capability featuring some of the nation’s leading authorities in homeland security, counterterrorism, information sharing, and disaster response. Titles that might interest first responders include “IEDs in America, Standing Strong, The Resilient Community, and “Ridge on Risk Management.”

According to president of HSTV, it is also dedicated to facilitating rapid awareness of new technologies and services, and assisting in the transfer of those technology solutions to the government and critical infrastructure marketplace. The online and on-demand television program contains an interactive component that features a blogging and social networking platform to enable community discussions of security challenges on a global scale.

Web Page for First Responders

The Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) found that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a web page dedicated to first responders. As seen at this web page for First Responders, DHS is committed to helping responders nationwide by ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared, equipped, and trained for any situation, and by bringing together information and resources to prepare for and respond to a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency.

Updated on an as-needed basis, the information on the web page includes resources from across DHS, as well as quick links developed to address some of the most frequently asked questions by emergency personnel. The web page also has information regarding standards and guidelines, grants, training and exercises, and local resources. Some of the quick links include National Exercise Schedule (NEXS), Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov), and Target Capabilities List (TCL).