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NCS Responds to Hurricane Gustav

Arlington, VA. September 1, 2008 - The National Communications System (NCS) is playing an active role in the Nation’s response to Hurricane Gustav, a category-2 hurricane impacting a large area of the U.S. Gulf Coast. (read more)


James J. MadonMadon Becomes Director of the National Communications System

Washington, D.C. April 28, 2008 - James J. Madon today became Director and Deputy Manager of the National Communications System, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Cyber Security and Communications. (read more)



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Assist the President, the National Security Council, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in (1) the exercise of the telecommunications functions and responsibilities, and (2) the coordination of the planning for and provision of national security and emergency preparedness communications for the Federal government under all circumstances, including crisis or emergency, attack & recovery and reconstitution.



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