WHEN: Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Ground Floor Hearing Room – Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh

BACKGROUND: The 18-member SERC is responsible for protecting the state's citizens and environment through effective emergency planning. Media are welcome to attend any part of this meeting.

AGENDA: 9:00 a.m.       Welcome and Introductions 
               N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Secretary Reuben Young, Chairman

9:10 a.m.       FY10 Homeland Security Grant Funds Allocation
                     Elaine Wathen, N.C. Division of Emergency Management

10:30 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m.     FY10 Homeland Security Grant Funds Allocation
                     Elaine Wathen, DEM

11:00 a.m.      State Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources Brief 
                       Darryl Aspey, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

11:10 a.m.       Voice Interoperability Program for Emergency Responders (VIPER)           
                        Mike Hodgson, N.C. State Highway Patrol

11:20 a.m.      Mission Ready Response Packages
                       DEM Director Doug Hoell, Vice Chairman

11:30 a.m.      Committee Reports

Noon              Adjourn