Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)
Standard Operating Procedures
Basic Overview
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EPA
DOHUSCG Incident Management
Sector Puget Sound
Port Angeles Station
Bellingham Station
Canadian Coast Gaurd
NOC
JTTT
10 CST
EMD
USCG NIC
SPD
SFD
USCG Event Information Dissemination
Neah Bay Station
EPA
DOHUSCG Incident
CommandPuget Sound Sector
Incident Command Seattle
NOC
10 CST
EMD
WA Fusion CenterHSIN
SPD
SFD
JTTT
HSIN Event Information Dissemination
WA Fusion
Center HSIN
Incident Command Federal Bldg
Incident Command Bellingham
Incident Command Canada
Train Derailment 3/1/11
After logging in, you will be automatically directed to your HSIN Home Page and will then be able to look at your list of communities and select the Community of Interest from the list on the bottom right (“Your Communities”). Choose Washington to find the Tab for this incident.
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HSIN Tools and Customization
Customizing the Information Sharing Platform for USCG Operations:
• Setting Alerts
• Publishing a Battle Rhythm
• Creating Document Libraries
• Creating and disseminating Announcements
• Establishing Guidelines for Request for Information (RFIs)
• Maintaining Records of National Level Reports and Documentation
HSIN Jabber (secure text messaging)
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Instant message; real time collaboration and
response
Chat (Q & A)
Virtual “face to face” engagement w/ visual
audio capabilities
Camera and Voice
Communicate in real-time using
presentations or documents
Presentation screen
Track and verify attendance throughout
sessions duration
Attendee List
Supports version control
and consistency
File Sharing
HSIN Connect
HSIN Tools and Customization
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Item Level Security
1. Click on the Announcements title bar to view all the announcements, or click the Next button on the bottom right.
2. Hover of the title bar to view a description.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. To add a new Announcement
click Add New Announcement.
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Choose the type of change you want to be alerted about and how often. Then click OK.
When your specified change occurs, you will receive an email letting you know Announcements has been updated.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Setting an Alert
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The MC252 Battle Rhythm is the daily schedule for Robert UAC.
For other Commands your schedules can be added to the ICS-230s folder under your Document Library.
MC252 BATTLE RHYTHM
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REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)
* If you are a State or Local, please assign your RFIs to the NIC *
For all others, please assign your RFIs to the appropriate agency or Command.
1. To add a new RFI click Add New Discussion
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NATIONAL LEVEL REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION
All documents within this document library are being posted from the national level : NIC, NOC, LANTAREA
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DOCUMENT LIBRARIES: Adding Documents
There are two ways to Upload Documents – the first is using the default All Documents View.
1. Select Upload Document. (Make sure you’re in the right folder if you need to load it to a specific one.)
2. Fill in the appropriate information including everything with a red asterisk which is required.
3. Please mark everything Unclassified. Do not process Classified information on this system.
4. If a document (like the IAP) contains identifiable US Persons information, please make sure to note this using the drop-down box.
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DOCUMENT LIBRARIES: Adding Documents There are two ways to Upload Documents – the second and quickest way is using the Explorer View – this allows you to drag and drop documents instead of uploading them one by one.
1. Explorer
2. Select Explorer View
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MAPS, GRAPHICS, AND MODELING LIBRARY
Anything pertaining to imagery, mapping, remote sensing reports etc are being stored here. The IRSCC, NOAA and other agencies have been sharing information. Anyone can upload into this area.
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RESOURCE REQUEST TRACKING (ICS CG)
UAC and the ICPs Logistics unit have their own area to document their ICS data. Certain people are assigned to input this information and certain users are given extra permissions to modify this information
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RESOURCE REQUEST TRACKING: Adding a New Item
For LOGISTICS USE ONLY in each ICP or UAC
NOTE: Clicking the Title bar of the Resource Request Tracking web part will open another view to input, export to spreadsheet, edit in datasheet and change different report views
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USEFUL LINKS
Any user can add a Useful Link. Click “add new link” The description will be the name of the link, click Open in New Window, save and close.
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Law Enforcement
Multi-Mission Areas Intelligence Analysis
Critical Sectors
Homeland Security Information NetworkHomeland Security Information Network(HSIN)(HSIN)
Collaborative PartnersCollaborative PartnersAnd And
Mission AreasMission Areas
Emergency Management
HSIN Helps to Facilitate HSIN Helps to Facilitate Collaboration Among Collaboration Among
Mission AreasMission Areas
Middlefield, MA Police Dept.
FEMA US&R – Photo by Jocelyn Augustino
CBP Photo by John R. Tourtellotte
Photo by QS Moving
State & Local Fusion Center Regions
HSIN Mission Areas
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What is HSIN: HSIN is a web-based, information sharing platform that connects all homeland security mission partners.
What is HSIN: HSIN is a web-based, information sharing platform that connects all homeland security mission partners.
New HSIN Users• You will receive a link via email from HSIN
requesting you to register at:
https://government.hsin.gov
• After registration, call the HSIN Help Desk to get your password 1-866-430-0162
• To reset your password call the Help Desk
• All collaboration is located on the WA State Community of Interest:
https://government.hsin.gov/sites/wa/default.aspx
• For further training contact your HSIN Mission Advocate, Jodie Ryan at:
[email protected] 206-920-6459
New HSIN Users• You will receive a link via email from HSIN
requesting you to register at:
https://government.hsin.gov
• After registration, call the HSIN Help Desk to get your password 1-866-430-0162
• To reset your password call the Help Desk
• All collaboration is located on the WA State Community of Interest:
https://government.hsin.gov/sites/wa/default.aspx
• For further training contact your HSIN Mission Advocate, Jodie Ryan at:
[email protected] 206-920-6459
HSIN Virtual Support
For new accounts, questions, or
troubleshooting
Virtual Support will be provided during national
events:https://connect.hsin.gov/uscg
When signing on, please provide your name, agency, email, and contact number.
HSIN User License Agreement
If you need any assistance with HSIN, contact your assigned Mission Advocates on the previous slide or the HSIN Help Desk:
24x7 HSIN Help [email protected]
1-866-430-0162