Telecommunications
The Communications Unit, part of the DEMHS Emergency Management Unit, is responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of communications interoperability throughout the State.   Telecommunications is also responsible for maintenance and operation of the many communications systems which support Emergency Management functions of State and Local Government. The DEMHS Communications Unit performs this function with the cooperation of various State and Local Agencies including the Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Health and Local Public Safety and Emergency Management agencies. Interoperable Communications Executive Committee Connecticut ICALL-ITAC Command and Control Radio System Connecticut On Scene Tactical Channel System (STOCS) Connecticut State-Wide Police Emergency Radio Network (CSPERN) Current Interoperable Communications Projects State and Federal Communications Plans and Reports Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) FCC Region 19 New England, 700 MHz Planning Committee Narrowbanding Resources State of CT Requirements for UHF Medical Radios For Further Communications Information
	One of our primary functions is the maintenance and operation of the Governors Command Center (State EOC) located in the Hartford Armory.     CT DEMHS is part of the Federal National Radio System (FNARS)