Should private industry be allowed to use EMnet?
Yes. It is important to note that all EMnet clients have managed rights, thus opening the door for application far beyond the government level. Take, for instance, a large chemical company. Through the use of the Emergency Management Network, this firm could be limited to only be able to communicate on the network with their county and state EOC, perhaps bordering counties and state/provincial EOC’s as well or perhaps select other stakeholders – endless possibilities that are offered in a controlled, secure and managed environment.
