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Responder News: Limited English Proficiency Application Text 911 Program
For many Americans with limited English proficiency, emergency situations can become difficult when trying to communicate with first responders. As Text-to-911 technology continues to grow, programs to help non-native speakers will be implemented as well.
Responder News: DHS ST Demonstrates eLoran NYSE
The Enhanced Loran (eLoran) is a low-frequency, high-power radio navigation signal that is broadcasted by ground-based transmission stations, allowing the signal to penetrate through buildings and provide precision timing indoors and throughout urban environments.
S&T Demonstrates Precision Timing Technology at the NY Stock Exchange
DHS S&T announced today the successful demonstration of the Enhanced Loran (eLoran), a precision-timing technology for financial transactions at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Responder News CAUSE IV Tests Binational Mutual Aid Planning App
The participants in the Canada U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment (CAUSE) series are engaged in a cross-border planning effort that will help prioritize aid between Lambton County in Ontario, Canada and St. Clair County in Michigan.
S&T's Datacasting successfully used at NCAA Men's Final Four
Recently, the City of Houston and its first responders used our datacasting system at both the NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament on April 1-4, and the Republican Presidential Candidates’ Debate on February 25.
Responder News: Firefighter Accountability Proximity System
New technology field tested with the Herman, Pennsylvania Volunteer Fire Company will help set the stage for improving first responder safety
Responder News: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is April 10-16 and DHS S&T joins responder agencies and citizens across the U.S. in recognizing those whose communications skills, knowledge and quick judgment save lives.
Firefighter Accountability and Proximity System Hones in on Firefighter Safety
Smoke, burning debris and intense heat dramatically increase the chances of a firefighter becoming disoriented and getting lost inside of a structure. GPS units are unable to track their locations within these types of dangerous situations, and so when separated from their team, a precious few seconds can make a world of difference to a firefighter in danger. The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has developed a system to help overcome this issue.
DHS, NASA Partner in Search of Innovation in Homeland Security
DHS announced today a partnership with the NASA CoECI to develop new technology solutions through publicly crowdsourced prize competitions.
S&T Announces New Cybersecurity Risk Analysis Tool
S&T announced that a fifth cybersecurity technology has been licensed for commercialization as a part of the Cyber Security Division’s Transition to Practice (TTP) program.