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z~~°M~"~~ ,G ETS a ~ d WPS N ev?I'S N QteS ~ ~~r;~ <br /> <br /> r$~ h~vn~~ F~,~~ <br /> 3 ' .The C,~uarter Newsletter for GETS and WPS POCs ~ ~~1€,~ <br /> ~ - ~Y <br /> Resolutions for the new year GETS/WPS video added to website! <br /> Make emergency preparedness one of your top New Now you can view the GETS/WPS video <br /> Year's resolutions. The new year is a perfect time to by visiting our website. The video has <br /> plan for the future. Make sure you and all of the been added under the "Documents" <br /> personnel within your organization are updated on section on both the GETS website <br /> emergency procedures and familiar with how to use (http:// <br /> etg s.ncs.gov) and WPS website <br /> GETS and WPS. We hope that you have a happy, (http://wps.ncs.gov). <br /> healthy, and safe 2005! <br /> The purpose of the video is to market GETS and <br /> February GETS/V11PS User Council WPS to organizations that are not yet participating, <br /> but it maybe useful as a briefing resource if your <br /> The next GETS/WPS User Council Meeting is organization needs to reexamine or expand its usage <br /> scheduled for February 10 in McLean, VA. We will of GETS and WPS. Feel free to make a copy to pass <br /> be discussing updates and issues concerning on to other organizations that you believe would <br /> GETS/WPS and other NCS priority communications benefit from these programs. Take a look! <br /> programs. If you are unable to attend the User <br /> Council, we will be offering POCs outside of the WPS StlCkerS nOW available! <br /> Washington, DC metro area the opportunity to <br /> connect online through a "webcast" (note: space on Want a convenient resource to help <br /> the webcast is limited and will be assigned on a first you remember how to make a WPS <br /> come, first served basis). If you axe planning to call? The NCS now has stickers <br /> attend the User Council in McLean or via the "web- with dialing instructions that you <br /> cast," please contact gwids(a~saia.com. can put on the back of your WPS <br /> phone. POCs should contact ~ _T, <br /> Call Detail Record (CDR); What is it? gwidsnasaio,com to request WPS <br /> stickers for current or new WPS <br /> Each month, POCs and alternates receive an e-mail phones. <br /> asking them to review and validate their WPS: Dial X272 <br /> organization's GETS usage. This CDR is not a bill. (also works with GETS) <br /> The CDR is only for the POC/alternate to validate WpS help: 800-818-4387 <br /> official GETS usage and test calls. When it becomes <br /> necessary to bill for GETS, the bill would arrive by <br /> regular mail and be clearly marked as such. What Should I do Wlth deleted Cards? <br /> Where are GETS cards delivered? When an individual is no longer with your <br /> organization or no longer needs his or her GETS <br /> When a POC (or alternate) submits a request fora card, the POC should request a deletion of that <br /> ~~r new cardholder, the specific PIN number by logging into their online <br /> card is mailed account and filling out a "Deletion Request Form." <br /> directly to the .Multiple cards can be deleted within one "Deletion <br /> primary POC for Request Form." <br /> ~w ; , ~ = control and <br /> " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ distribution to the What should be done with the caxds once they are <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ user. This helps deleted? The POC should collect the deleted cards <br /> ensure that only and destroy them. <br /> authorized users receive a GETS card. <br /> <br />