Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)

FEMA has developed draft specifications for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and submitted them to the OASIS Emergency Management Technical Committee for evaluation and revision. Following this, a formal 60-day public review period was scheduled from March 3 to May 2, 2009, to gather feedback from the public and stakeholders, including practitioners and federal agencies involved in alerts and warnings. This review is essential for the specifications to be approved as an official ratified OASIS Standard. FEMA encourages broad participation in the review process to ensure that the IPAWS CAP Profile effectively addresses the diverse needs of users within the emergency management community. The contract related to this effort is identified under solicitation number HSHQDC-09-R-00059 and is administered by the Contract Administration Services Division within the Department of Homeland Security. It is classified under NAICS code 928110, relating to the management and support of emergency services. The office responsible is located in Washington, DC, and the designated point of contact for inquiries is Susan Eicher. This contract facilitates the refinement and formal adoption of the IPAWS specifications to enhance national alert and warning capabilities.