Speakers

Manny Centeno is the Director of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System or IPAWS, which is America’s only system for local and national emergency communications with the public. Since joining IPAWS as a Program Manager in June of 2010, Manny’s leadership and expertise have been integral to propelling the program to new heights. Chief among his accomplishments is his oversight of the National Public Warning System and the Primary Entry Point system which helped ensure emergency communications can reach more than 90% of the public under all conditions. His many successes also include leading the execution of the first Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test in 2011, directing the development of IPAWS’ satellite communications network, spearheading innovative solutions to protect critical systems from Electromagnetic Pulse, strengthening partnerships between IPAWS and the mass media industry, and leading the establishment of the IPAWS Laboratory and Technical Support Service Facility.