The podcast episode explains the Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), a program managed by CISA that provides priority access to phone networks during emergencies for essential personnel.

GETS uses a special dialing sequence and PIN to prioritize calls, bypassing congested lines without interrupting existing calls. The service is crucial for national security and public safety, enabling reliable communication for government leaders, first responders, and others involved in critical infrastructure.

Registration requires organizational affiliation and approval, after which users receive a GETS card with a unique PIN. The service supports voice, data, and fax transmissions, offering nationwide coverage and redundancy across multiple carriers.

CISA - https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/services/government-emergency-telecommunications-service-gets

What is GETS: (0:55)

Who Are GETS users: (2:06)

What Makes GETS so Reliable: (3:00)

How To Obtain GETS: (4:15)

Other Supported Communications: (5:00)

Key Features of GETS: (5:30)

Real World Examples: (6:00)

The Power of Voice Calls During an Emergency: (11:33)

Future of GETS: (12:30)

CISA Available Training: (14:35)

CISA.gov/GETS: (16:00)