Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) Standard Operating Procedures

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Homeland Security Information Network
(HSIN)Standard Operating Procedures Basic
Overview
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USCG Event Information Dissemination
NOC
USCG NIC
EPA
JTTT
DOH
USCG Incident Management Sector Puget Sound
10 CST
SPD
EMD
SFD
Canadian Coast Gaurd
Port Angeles Station
Bellingham Station
Neah Bay Station
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HSIN Event Information Dissemination
NOC
WA Fusion Center HSIN
JTTT
EPA
USCG Incident Command Puget Sound Sector
DOH
10 CST
SPD
EMD
WA Fusion Center HSIN
SFD
Incident Command Seattle
Incident Command Federal Bldg
Incident Command Bellingham
Incident Command Canada
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Train Derailment 3/1/11
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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

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HSIN Jabber (secure text messaging)
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HSIN Connect
Camera and Voice
Presentation screen
Virtual face to face engagement w/ visual audio
capabilities
Communicate in real-time using presentations or
documents
File Sharing
Supports version control and consistency
Attendee List
Chat (Q A)
Instant message real time collaboration and
response
Track and verify attendance throughout sessions
duration
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HSIN Tools and Customization
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Item Level Security
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
3. To add a new Announcement click Add New
Announcement.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Setting an Alert
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.
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MC252 BATTLE RHYTHM
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.
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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.
• Select Upload Document. (Make sure youre in the
  right folder if you need to load it to a specific
  one.)
• Fill in the appropriate information including
  everything with a red asterisk which is required.
• Please mark everything Unclassified. Do not
  process Classified information on this system.
• 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.
• Explorer
• 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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HSIN Mission Areas
Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Critical Sectors
Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) Colla
borative Partners And Mission Areas
HSIN Helps to Facilitate Collaboration Among
Mission Areas
Multi-Mission Areas
Intelligence Analysis
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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
• Jryan_at_bstonetech.com 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.

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HSIN User License Agreement
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If you need any assistance with HSIN, contact
your assigned Mission Advocates on the previous
slide or the HSIN Help Desk24x7 HSIN Help
DeskHSIN.Helpdesk_at_dhs.gov1-866-430-0162