ANSI SCTE 239:2017 pdf download.United States Department of Homeland Security SHARES Overview – Operational Practice for Cable Sector Operators.
This document and the SHARES Network is meant to serve as a reliable last mode of communication during extreme incidences or high risk events. Risks include but are not limited to extreme weather such as hurricane, tsunami or blizzards; extended grid power outages. man-made incidents such as cyberattacks or times where multiple incidents are happening at the same time resulting in traditional communications outages.
1.3. Benefits
Failure to prepare for communications outage can result in extended restore periods. This document will highlight operational practices necessary to prepare for the use of I-IF radio when attempting to restore traditional modes of communications. By joining the SHARES program through partnership with SCTE ISBE licensed HF station members will gain access to a deep directory of contacts that includes DHS, FEMA. National Guard and other key restoration agencies. This directory can prove to be an invaluable resource when attempting to restore services and gain access to fuel, security and restoration zone access in time of need. Finally, by participating in SHARES and becoming familiar with this document, the cable industry will become better prepared for disasters threatening the essential services the millions of customers depend on every day for business, security, entertainment and communications.
1.4. Intended Audience
Cable operator business continuity mangers, regional directors, government relations, supply chain mangers. security, and network operational center professionals will benefit from reviewing this document.
1.5. Areas for Further Investigation or to be Added in Future Versions None at time of publication.
2. Normative References
The following documents contain provisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. At the time of Subcommittee approval, the editions indicated were valid. All documents are subject to revision; and while parties to any agreement based on this document are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below, they are reminded that newer editions of those documents might not be compatible with the referenced version.
2.1. SCTE References
• No normative references are applicable.
2.2. Standards from Other Organizations
• No normative references are applicable.
2.3. Published Materials
• No normative references are applicable.
3. Informative References
The following documents might provide valuable information to the reader but are not required when complying with this document.
3.1. SCTE References
• SCTE 208 2014 Business Continuity
• SCTE 227 2015 Location Risk Assessment
• SCTE 226 2015 Facility Classification
3.2. Standards from Other Organizations
• No informative references are applicable.
3.3. Published Materials
• United States Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Radiotelephone
Handbook CGTTP 6-O1.IA January 16. 2013
• Guide to Radio Communications Standards for US Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Emergency Responders.
ANSI SCTE 239 pdf download.