Public hearings were held at the George R. Brown Convention Center today for lawmakers to gain insight into the preparedness of the Greater Houston area. A number of local emergency management officials provided the committee with specific details on readiness.
Bob Janusaitis from the Houston Chapter provided testimony in support of the ER-ITN system which is a collaborative effort of InfraGard, the National Sheriff's Association, and the Pegasus Program. Bob was accompanied by Subject Matter Expert - Daniel Renaud of the Pegasus Program. The Committee was encouraged to support state wide adoption of the system which facilitates the re-entry of critical infrastructure personnel after a crisis.
Seated right table:
Bob Janusaitis - InfraGard Houston, Daniel Renaud - Pegasus Program
ER-ITN has been successfully tested in Houston/Galveston area and is in active use in the Gulf Coast States involved in the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
See article at KPRC
Texas House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness Blog
Additional ER-ITN information