Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shawn Boyd’s organization
Jun 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
9-8-8 Technical Advisory Board Meeting Recording
The board meeting included a review of legislative and governmental affairs, covering various state and federal bills related to 911 and 988 services. Reports were provided by several working groups, including the accessibility and equal access group, the implementation working group, and the call handling solution analysis working group. Discussions focused on the clarification of interoperability requirements, legal and contractual obligations for call handling systems, and the need for improved communication between stakeholders and the department.
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The board meeting included a review of NextGen 911 platform progress, director comments on emergency response priorities, and updates on the transition to a statewide 911 solution. The session also featured a legislative report detailing pending state and federal bills related to 911 and 988 services, followed by a discussion on the distinction between call processing equipment and network core services.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Statewide Marac Meeting Presentation
The meeting focused on the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program, a FEMA initiative administered by the state. Presenters discussed the program's eligibility requirements for cities, counties, and states, emphasizing that the application must be submitted while a fire is burning uncontrolled. Key discussion topics included the cost-share breakdown, annual state cost thresholds based on population, and the four main criteria for FEMA approval: threat to lives and property, resource availability, extreme fire conditions, and potential major economic impact. The presentation also detailed the application process, including required documentation, the use of initial and customized mapping for fire analysis, and the critical importance of timing the submission to ensure the request is not prematurely denied.
May 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Caloes Earthquake Early Warning Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
The board meeting included opening remarks from leadership regarding state emergency management and the progress of the earthquake early warning system. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on the July 2025 magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake and the resulting tsunami event. The discussion covered the tsunami alert timeline, the process for issuing tsunami watches, advisories, and warnings, and a review of the effective coordination efforts that resulted in no casualties in California.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
