Oklahoma Homeland Security Launches New Web site

Site features new services for citizens and public safety officials

OKLAHOMA CITY - September 7, 2007 - Oklahoma's Office of Homeland Security has a new web site located at http://www.homelandsecurity.ok.gov.  The new Web site allows Oklahomans to sign up for threat level notifications, search a grant history database, view cyber security resources including internet safety tips and learn how to prepare their families for emergencies.

"Our new Web site gives us the opportunity to communicate more effectively with the public about all aspects of homeland security in Oklahoma.  We are working to make Oklahoma safer, and timely, accurate information is a key component.  This Web site has many new features to keep Oklahomans better informed," said Kerry Pettingill, Oklahoma Homeland Security Director.

The new Web site also provides a training calendar and online registration for training which is geared toward Oklahoma's first responders.  Users can create an account, view available training opportunities and sign-up for courses with a simple mouse click.

The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security invites Oklahoma citizens and public safety officials to visit their Web site to take advantage of the new services available.

About Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security
The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security has been tasked by the Governor to oversee the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant programs.  The office was created by the Oklahoma Homeland Security Act which was signed into law in 2004.  To date, the office administers more than $153 million in U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funding.

About OK.gov
OK.gov (http://www.ok.gov/) built and manages the official Web site for the state of Oklahoma and partners with state agencies to bring new government services online.  OK.gov is managed by the Oklahoma Office of State Finance and eGovernment firm NIC Inc.

About NIC
NIC manages more eGovernment services than any provider in the world.  The company helps government communicate more effectively with citizens and businesses by putting essential services online.  NIC provides eGovernment solutions for 2,600 state and local agencies that serve more than 61 million people in the United States.  Additional information is available at http://www.nicusa.com.  

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